Switzerland’s competition watchdog has put the brakes on Kuoni parent Dertour’s proposed acquisition of Hotelplan.
The Hotelplan acquisition would bring Inghams into the Dertour stable (Credit: Inghams / AdobeStock)
The Swiss Competition Commission (Comco) is to spend four months reviewing the deal over concerns it would create a dominant market position in Switzerland and lead to increased prices, meaning a decision will now not be made until autumn.
Dertour confirmed plans to acquire Hotelplan in February, including its Swiss and UK arms. Hotelplan UK is the umbrella company for Inghams, Explore, Inntravel and Santa’s Lapland.
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