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Thomas Cook Eyes More Acquisitions - Tue. 24 Jun. 2008
Thomas Cook has said that it is eyeing acquisitions in Europe as rising fuel prices force would present some big opportunities in the coming months.
Thomas Cook Acquires French Tour Operator - Mon. 09 Jun. 2008
Thomas Cook Group has confirmed that it is to acquire French tour operator Jet Tours at a cost of €70 million (£56m) from Club Mediterranee. The purchase means that Thomas Cook will become the third largest tour operator in France, with a 10% market share.
Thomas Cook Report Strong Trading Before AGM - Thu. 10 Apr. 2008
Thomas Cook has described its summer trading as strong across all its main markets as it prepares for its AGM. A statement confirmed that capacity cuts had put Thomas Cook into a strong position with capacity currently 10% lower and 19% fewer holidays to sell than for the same period in 2007.
Thomas Cook Buys Hotels4U In £21 Million Acquisition - Thu. 14 Feb. 2008
Thomas Cook Holidays have acquired hotel bookings website Hotels4u in a deal worth £21.8 million as part of plans to increase its presence in the ever competitive online travel market.
Thomas Cook Reports Profits Increase - Wed. 30 Jan. 2008
The Thomas Cook Group, formed from both Thomas Cook and MyTravel have announced pre-tax profits of €284 million, a 30% increase for the year ending 2007.
Air Berlin To Purchase Condor From Thomas Cook - Fri. 21 Sep. 2007
Air Berlin, Germany's biggest low-cost has agreed to buy Condor from tour operator Thomas Cook, for as much as 4475 million. Air Berlin will purchase 75.1 percent of Condor from Thomas Cook in February 2009.
Thomas Cook Group to Exceed €140M Savings Expected at Time of Merger - Fri. 31 Aug. 2007
Thomas Cook has vonfirmed that it expects to exceed the €140 million in savings predicted at the time of its merger with MyTravel.
Thomas Cook Partners Tiscali - Fri. 17 Aug. 2007
Thomas Cook has been appointed by Tiscali to provide travel search results for the European Telecommunication Company.
Thomas Cook Group to Close 150 Stores in Reviewed Location, Retail and Branding Strategy - Wed. 27 Jun. 2007
The Thomas Cook Group retail network is under threat with the potential closure of approximately 150 stores set to close in a shake-up expected to affect 2,500-2,800 job roles. The closures will mean the reduced total of outlets will stand at around 800 stores.
Thomas Cook/MyTravel Start Trading - Tue. 19 Jun. 2007
The newly merged company of Thomas Cook and MyTravel began trading this morning as dealings in the shares of Thomas Cook Group plc (the holding company of the overall group). An announcement is expected on Thursday 21st June concerning the integration of the two companies.