Mergers and acquisitions

Bidders emerge for Thomas Cook's German carrier

Three parties reportedly interested in taking on Condor

Sophie Griffiths: Travel braces itself for bumpy peaks

Thursday’s election outcome will surely spell further uncertainty in the travel industry

Snaptrip revives LateRooms brand

The new LateRooms website is currently using Booking.com to power its search

Intrepid reaffirms commitment to UK amid restructure

Intrepid’s Northern Hemisphere super region is being split into two

Abercrombie & Kent pledges to invest in Cox & Kings UK

Historic brands to remain ’distinct’ following A&K’s acquisition of Cox & Kings UK

Cox & Kings UK sold to Abercrombie & Kent

Cox & Kings UK’s bookings and jobs are safeguarded

Travelopia restructures American touring brands

TrekAmerica and Grand American Adventures will now operate under Exodus Travels

Report reveals private equity set to fuel 2020 acquisitions

Travel company owners looking to sell are set to see a revival of the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in the second half of 2020

Richard Branson opts to retain control of Virgin Atlantic

Competition authorities have now approved the tie-up with Air France-KLM

If Only to ‘enhance agent offering’ following acquisition

The operator will seek to ‘provide opportunity for agents in a volatile marketplace’ boss Andy Freeth told TTG

If Only acquired by Elegant Resorts parent company

The senior team, including Andy Freeth, will stay in place

Abercrombie & Kent ‘in advanced talks’ over Cox & Kings UK acquisition

It comes after C&K UK engaged KPMG earlier this month to find a buyer amid concerns over the finances of its Indian parent

Barrhead Travel sets date for 20 new openings

The growth is part of the business’s 100-branch expansion plan following the collapse of Thomas Cook

Ocky White set to complete acquisition of Milford Haven Travel shop

Ocky White is set to add a second shop to its portfolio with its acquisition of Pembrokeshire neighbour Milford Haven Travel

Alitalia rescue deal thrown into doubt

Major consortium partner pulls out of turnaround effort

Travel Leaders 'planned to dismiss Bill Munro straight away', tribunal hears

The value of the Barrhead Travel-Travel Leaders deal has been revealed at £36 million

Wowcher snaps up Super Break brand

Head of travel Paul Constable said the failed short-break specialist was "a brand with a large synergy" to its own

EasyJet buys Thomas Cook's Gatwick and Bristol slots

The airline paid £36 million for the slots

Cox & Kings UK engages KPMG to seek new owner

Operator said it was taking all necessary steps to ensure the long-term future of the business

Travelopia sells off education brands

The brands sold to WorldStrides include World Class Vacations and Brightspark US, serving the US educational market, and Brightspark Canada, Jumpstreet and Educatours in Canada.

Bill Irwin, NAEE chief operating officer, said: “We are excited to join a company that lives our mission every day. The opportunities for collaboration, growth and learning are endless and myself and the team look forward to the journey ahead with WorldStrides.”

Hays Travel hosting largest retail conference in its history

Hays Travel’s conference comes following the £6 million acquisition of Thomas Cook shops

British Airways owner IAG agrees €1bn Air Europa acquisition

Group says deal will create Madrid hub to rival the likes of Heathrow and Schiphol and re-establish IAG in Latin America and the Caribbean

City Cruises acquired by US firm

San Francisco-based Hornblower UK Holdings is taking over the river Thames operator

Hays Travel makes another TV appearance

The founders of Hays Travel were interviewed for BBC’s The One Show