Arjen Lutgendorff

In this week's episode, Theo de Reus, T.J. van Apeldoorn and Arjen Lutgendorff speak with Erik Jan Reuver (director SGR) and Hugo van Drie (director Nordic Netherlands and Germany). With Reuver, it is about the trustees of OAD who, ten years after the bankruptcy of the tour operator, want an amount of € 7 million from SGR. Van Drie talks about the acquisition of Askja by Nordic … [Read more...] about TravMagazine – The Podcast: ‘Incomprehensible bizarre story’ / Nordic-Askja via retail? / GSC Consumer Contribution

Jeroen Otto is leaving TUI after 12.5 years and will start working as 'Director New Business Development' at Prijsvrij Vakanties & D-reizen from 1 June. His responsibilities include driving the growth of D-reizen, developing new brick-and-mortar locations and further professionalizing the independent travel advisor (ZRA) sector. Jeroen Otto shared his enthusiasm: 'My time … [Read more...] about Jeroen Otto leaves TUI for Prijsvrij Vakanties & D-reizen

As of 2 April, VCK Cruises will be part of the Destin Travel Group, as the sixth travel specialist within the group. Destin Travel, a Dutch family business active since 1968, specializes in offering high-quality travel under brand names such as Friendship River Cruises, Incento Train Travel, Air Cruise Collection, Hannink Music Travel, and Robinson Sea Cruises, with VCK … [Read more...] about Destin Travel Group acquires VCK Cruises

Nordic, specialist in travel to Scandinavia, acquires Askja Reizen. The acquisition is in line with Nordic's strategy to diversify and expand its travel offer to the High North. Askja Travel is a well-known travel company with 35 years of experience in travel to Scandinavia and Iceland. The acquisition is an important step for Nordic, says Maarten Raes, founder and CEO of … [Read more...] about Acquisition of Askja Reizen and VNC Asia Travel by Nordic