The OJM Travel Blog

The HF (Himalayan Footsteps) holiday brochure for 2010 and beyond will be rolling out across authorised travel agents in Scotland early next year.

The Rt Hon Ken Clarke MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Business, was good enough to give an hour of his time to tell us about his party’s plans after the impending election, he also took questions from the audience.

Oliver contributed the following question to the discussions, “I, like other businesses here, am concerned that the tax rises after the election coupled with more unemployment to come from the public and private sector will make it difficult for businesses to hold on to employees and create jobs, would you agree that policy needs to focus on this and the motivation of pupils and school leavers.” Mr Clarke gave the best answer he could, as a politician.

Other people OJM had constructive talks with were representatives of Visit Scotland and members of the trade delegation to Delhi’s 2010 Commonwealth Games. It was also nice to meet other local Morningside businesses such as, Houseproud and Toys Galore.

Ken Clarke (left) with David Cameron (right)

2009 marks the 30th anniversary of the United Nations’ International Year of the Child, a great opportunity to make 2009 a year in which the issues, injustices and challenges facing young people today can be highlighted.

A chance for OJM to work with children and young people to celebrate and to facilitate new initiatives.

OJM are helping two organisations come together with the aim of educating children through a cultural exchange; Writing letters, learning about festivals, food, and singing songs. OJM setup and support the relationship between Forbes Nurserys, in Edinburgh and Rainbow Childrens Homes, in Nepal.

On the 14th November 2009 there was a Year of the Child Celebration at Duncan Place Resource Centre, Edinburgh, OJM staff members, Sakila and Josie went to support the event and raise awareness and sponsorship for children in Nepal.

Well done to the children at Forbes Nursery who put in the hard work of learning a traditional Nepali nursery rhyme and singing it so beautifully on stage!

OJM will be in London on the 11th and 12th November to meet with tour operators and travel companies from all over the world.

This is an annual event, we use it to build and maintain good relationships directly with the people and companies who will be looking after our customers, to improve services and value for our customers.