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Audley Travel, Loveholidays and Travelopia among brands poised to attract M&A activity next year

Mergers and acquisitions
James Chapple
23 December 2025

Audley Travel, Loveholidays and Travelopia are likely to be at the centre of any travel M&A activity next year, according to accountancy and business advisory firm BDO.

BDO has identified five travel brands that could attract M&A interest in 2026
(Credit: iStock / AKart Design)

BDO has identified five travel brands that could attract M&A interest in 2026 (Credit: iStock / AKart Design)

BDO's prediction bookends what was the busiest year for travel M&A activity since 2018 when 20 deals were completed. Nearly half (10) of this year's 21 deals were for overseas tour operators and agents.