History
The first guide (Alan Rogers' selected sites for caravanning and camping in Europe) sold for four shillings (20p). In the introduction to the first guide Alan wrote "I would like to stress that the camps which are included in this book have been chosen entirely on merit and no payment of any sort is made by them for the their inclusion."
Alan Rogers continued to expand until 1986 when Alan Rogers decided to seek weight loss. The publishing company Deneway Guides and Travel Ltd was purchased by were Clive and Lois Edwards and the guides are now owned by the Mark Hammerton Group.
Clive Edwards remembers the negotiations with Alan Rogers clearly. "The actual business negotiations were conducted quickly. What Alan was really concerned about was that we would maintain the philosophy and the impartiality of the Guides. Following Alan's retirement we found that he was always willing to offer us advice and guidance".
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