The Certares-led consortium of investors that announced the purchase of the German FTI will also take over the financial obligations of the FTI Group. FTI announced this in a press release. As a result, the travel organization will mainly lose the expensive government loans (WSF) that were provided during the corona crisis. The consortium, led by the American investor Certares, … [Read more...] about Investor Certares takes over FTI’s debts
BBI Travel makes Finnish Lapland offer bookable for next winter
While the summer holidays have yet to start, BBI Travel has prepared its offer to Finnish Lapland for next winter for bookings. The north of Finland has been high on the wish list of many holidaymakers for years. These are our own charter flights with Transavia from Schiphol to various destinations in Finnish Lapland, including Levi, Saariselkä, Ruka and Ylläs. Levi is … [Read more...] about BBI Travel makes Finnish Lapland offer bookable for next winter
Booking exceeds its own expectation in the first quarter
Booking Holdings, the parent company of Booking com, among others, has started the 2024 financial year better than it had expected. In the first quarter of the year, the company recorded sales of 4.4 billion dollars, or just over 4 billion euros (a plus of 17 percent compared to the first quarter of 2023). Profit before tax (Ebitda) was 898 million euros (an increase of 53 … [Read more...] about Booking exceeds its own expectation in the first quarter
Holiday Extras acquires Dutch competitor
Holiday Extras, known for all kinds of services near airports, has acquired the Dutch company Quick Parking. Quick Parking from Amsterdam is a provider of off-site parking at airports. The acquisition includes all websites, distribution partnerships, supply agreements, the technology platform and existing long-term leases. Quick Parking manages parking facilities at Schiphol, … [Read more...] about Holiday Extras acquires Dutch competitor
New Europa-Park roller coaster attracts 100,000 visitors in less than a week
Europa-Park's new roller coaster has already attracted 100,000 visitors in less than a week after its official opening. Number 100,000 happened to come from the Netherlands. She was welcomed after the ride with garlands and a bouquet of flowers by the managing partners Michael and Thomas Mack. After more than two years of construction, Germany's largest amusement park opened a … [Read more...] about New Europa-Park roller coaster attracts 100,000 visitors in less than a week