Frank Oostdam was officially re-elected on Friday for a new two-year term as chairman of ECTAA, the European umbrella organization of travel industry organizations. This happened during the 128th bi-annual meeting of ECTAA in Brasov, Romania, which is being held today. Oostdam's reappointment was already certain as no opposing candidates had come forward. 'I am very honoured to … [Read more...] about Frank Oostdam re-elected as chairman of ECTAA
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Corendon via TUI, TUI via Prijsvrij, Suzanne Goossen (TUI) explains
Why is TUI going to sell Corendon's offer in its own travel agencies? Suzanne Goossen (Head of Retail Distribution TUI Netherlands) explains. In addition, Theo de Reus, T.J. van Apeldoorn and Arjen Lutgendorff will discuss the management buy-out of Fox, FTI, Riskja Travel, the ANVR Congress and the prospective Minister of Infrastructure and Water Management Barry Madlener. … [Read more...] about Corendon via TUI, TUI via Prijsvrij, Suzanne Goossen (TUI) explains
Jos Vranken leaves NBTC
Jos Vranken will step down from the Netherlands Board of Tourism and Conventions (NBTC) on 1 October. After a period of 17 years as managing director, the time has come for him to hand over the baton. After taking office at the end of 2007, Vranken carried out a large-scale reorganisation as a result of the financial crisis and the resulting cutbacks. The crisis was followed by … [Read more...] about Jos Vranken leaves NBTC
Interview with Gert-Jan Bressers (Fox); All about the management buy-out
With the management buy-out of Fox, nothing will change for the travel agent for the time being. That's according to Gert-Jan Bressers, who, together with financial director Richard Broekhoven, took over Fox from ANWB through a management buy-out. "Just like before the management buy-out, agents will be able to book both brands, ANWB and Fox, after the privatization," says … [Read more...] about Interview with Gert-Jan Bressers (Fox); All about the management buy-out
Fox Travel on its own two feet through management buy-out
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