The Bland Group

The Bland Group was founded in Gibraltar in 1810 by Marcus Henry Bland, a Liverpool Merchant.  Originally a shipping agency, the company progressed and developed into a steam driven ship owning company.  The Bland Group, whose head office continues to be in Gibraltar, is a substantial international enterprise incorporating air, sea and land transport companies operating in, or to, Bermuda, England, Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey, Madeira, Malta, Morocco, Portugal, Spain, Tunisia and the United States of America.

For more information visit: www.blandgroup.gi

GB Airways

Today, the Bland Group is the main shareholder in Gibraltar Airways, the first new company to be registered in Gibraltar.  GB Airways holds the franchise for British Airways and operates its aircraft and crew under the British Airways livery.

For more information visit: www.gbairways.com

Rock Hotel

The Rock hotel, which enjoys a unique aspect in Gibraltar, and is recognised as the premier hotel in the area is also part of the group.

For more information visit:  www.rockhotelgibraltar.com

Cadogan Holidays

Cadogan Holidays, whose offices are in the UK, have been the recipients of the most prestigious Travel Industry award the “Golden Globe”, for six consecutive years.  Specialising in high quality holidays, they are today the UK´s leading independent Tour operator.

For more information visit: www.cadoganholidays.com

In addition, the Bland Group has the largest travel service in Gibraltar (Bland Travel) and are representatives for American Express Travel Service.  Its car hire business also holds pride of place (AVIS Rent-a-car) and it has freight handling activities, Bland Freight and Airside Services at Gibraltar airport.