Gert-Jan Bressers (Managing Director) and Richard Broekhoven (Financial Director) take over Fox Reizen from the ANWB through a management buy-out (MBO). They do this in collaboration with investor 819 Capital Partners. The acquisition of the tour operating business unit of the ANWB was announced on Thursday. The new organization will continue to develop and carry out member … [Read more...] about Fox Travel on its own two feet through management buy-out
TUI: rain causes run on last minutes
The persistent bad weather in the Netherlands is causing TUI a lot of last-minute bookings. European holiday destinations in particular have received a significant boost in the past week. Bookings with short-term departures increased by 87 percent compared to the same period last year, the travel company reported on Thursday. The beautiful summer weather can currently be found … [Read more...] about TUI: rain causes run on last minutes
Rickshaw Travel reluctant to promote long-haul air travel for short holidays
Riksja Travel has decided to only actively promote trips of 14 days or longer for destinations outside a flight range of 6,000 kilometers as of June 1. This decision was made to make a less negative impact on the environment, the company said in a statement. 'At Riksja Travel, we believe that travel makes a big positive impact on the destinations, but in many cases the journey … [Read more...] about Rickshaw Travel reluctant to promote long-haul air travel for short holidays
Douwe Bob opens new D-reizen store in Vught
Singer Douwe Bob has opened the new store of D-reizen in Vught. The singer, known for the song 'This World is our Home' which can also be heard in the commercials of D-reizen, cut the ceremonial ribbon and then gave an exclusive performance. More than 100 visitors were present to celebrate the opening. D-reizen is proud of the new look and feel of the store, which is located in … [Read more...] about Douwe Bob opens new D-reizen store in Vught
Heavy rainfall paralyzes Mallorca airport
Heavy rains paralyzed Mallorca's airport on Tuesday afternoon. Several planes on their way to the island were diverted to Barcelona. There were also floods at Playa de Palma, south of the airport. Due to the heavy rainfall, Mallorca airport came to a standstill on Tuesday afternoon. A spokesperson for the airport stated around 3:30 p.m. that all takeoffs and landings had been … [Read more...] about Heavy rainfall paralyzes Mallorca airport