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Holiday Extras, the UK based travel company, has announced today after long negotiations, it has finalised a management buyout deal – which pushes the company close towards a market value of £100 million and places 55% of the company’s equity into an employee benefit trust.
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According to a new survey from Travelport, Americans are more likely to take a vacation this summer based on their household finances.
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Online cruise portal and OTA, Dreamlines, today announced its acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Cruise 1st, a UK-based cruise specialist, signalling its entry into new key markets.
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New insights released today by online travel company eDreams ODIGEO has revealed that UK travellers are heading further afield since the EU Referendum, with the company’s data showing a 50% increase in long-haul passenger volumes.
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AccorHotels’ acquisition spree continues with Atton Hoteles
It’s just been weeks since AccorHotels bought Switzerland’s Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts for US$567 million, but the French hotel giant is not done yet, expanding its portfolio as it…
EasyJet CEO banks on holiday business and loyalty to improve revenue
EasyJet plans to expand its holiday business and loyalty programs after it racked up revenue topping £2 billion (US$2.7b) and narrowed down the losses in its first-half results.
Lime’s ‘transit pods’ could be the newest tool for urban mobility
Lime is a start-up company that aims to provide a viable solution to traffic congestion in urban cities. The company dropped thousands of scooters in key cities allowing anyone who downloads…
Windstar Cruises update the Concierge Collection with 44 new tours
Small-ship luxury cruise operators Windstar Cruises has announced that it is boosting the ‘Concierge Collection’ shore excursions from 46 to 90 this summer.
Airbnb’s pursuit to restore Puerto Rico’s tourism business after Hurricane Maria
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky and Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rosselló have announced a new partnership to drive tourism and support the island as it builds back after Hurricane Maria.
Travelport CCO responds to Travel Daily CEO’s GDS analysis
Our article last week caused quite a stir, it seems. The Travelport team got in touch and wanted to argue their corner, and in the name of fairness, we are happy to publish their response.
Photo of the Week
ITB China opens
ITB China runs from 16 – 18 May at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Conference Centre; here’s a shot from the pre-conference opening event. The TD team will be around so let us know if you are too: @travldailymedia
Interviews
The rebirth of the timeshare – for the cryptocurrency generation: we talk to…
Darvin Kurniawan, the Indonesian co-founder and CEO of Singapore-based start-up Crowdvilla, entered the alternative…
Appointments
Wendy White to “accelerate the path” for next generation of women…
Egencia has announced the appointment of Wendy White as its vice president of marketing and member of the Egencia Global…
Tech
Lufthansa Group and Travix NDC agreement to enhance focus on customer needs
Lufthansa Group has announced it has signed an agreement with Travix International BV (Travix), hooking up the online…