BLS International, one of the world’s largest providers of visa, passport, and consular services, has announced the completion of its acquisition of Turkey-based iDATA and its subsidiaries for approximately $96 million. Established in 2005, BLS […]
The European Commission has approved Lufthansa’s acquisition of a 41% stake in ITA Airways for 325 million euros. This approval comes with conditions to address competition concerns on both short-haul and long-haul routes. To maintain
Travel and tourism deals witnessed a 10.9% year-on-year (YoY) decline in number, encompassing mergers and acquisitions (M&A), private equity (PE), and venture financing, announced globally during January-May 2024. Despite this downturn, PE deals showed improvement,
The European Commission has extended the deadline for deciding on the Iberia and Air Europa merger until August 20. This new date provides more time to evaluate the latest concessions offered by Iberia, the parent
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SITA announced its acquisition of Materna IPS, a leader in passenger handling for airports and airlines. The acquisition will reshape the entire aviation industry, creating the world’s most powerful passenger portfolio for airports and digital
A consortium led by US private equity firm Certares has taken over Germany’s FTI Group, the third largest tour operator in Europe. A consortium led by Certares, an investment company specializing in the travel and
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Hilton has acquired a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group. This acquisition aims to globalize the NoMad Hotels brand, starting from its London base to luxury markets worldwide. By integrating NoMad into its brand portfolio,
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American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), which is operated by Global Business Travel Group, Inc., has unveiled its plans to acquire CWT, a global business travel and meetings solutions provider. The deal, valued at
The European Commission (EU) announced that it has conditionally approved the proposed acquisition of Asiana Airlines by Korean Air Lines after in-depth investigation. The commission has looked into the merger that was announced in November
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The European Commission has initiated a thorough investigation to evaluate the proposed acquisition of ITA Airways (ITA) by Deutsche Lufthansa AG (Lufthansa) and the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) under the EU Merger
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BLS International Services Ltd., one of the world’s largest visa service providers, has announced the acquisition of iDATA, a leading Turkish firm specializing in visa and consular services. This acquisition, valued at €50 million, represents
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Transwestern Hospitality Group (THG) has recently announced its acquisition of Hotel Granduca, a prestigious 122-key luxury property located at 1080 Uptown Park Boulevard. This acquisition marks a significant move in the hospitality industry, as THG
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