2. The UK & Ireland travel business has a history of over 160 years, and has recently been shaped through a series of mergers & acquisitions 1996 1997 1998 2000 1999 1995 1841 2001 2002 Acquired Sunworld, Neilson and Airworld Acquired Sunset, Club 18-30 and Flying Colours Created JMC brand for tour operations and airline Developed three-brand strategy for mass market tour operations Sold Global & Financial Services (a £47m-profit business) Founded Thomas Cook Achieved financial turnaround Thomas Cook Travel acquired by C&N Touristic AG Merged with Carlson’s UK Leisure Group travel interests Thomas Cook in 1995 travel retailer & niche tour operator 2003
13. Tour Operations: Three-Brand Strategy for Mass Market Quality holidays for those who expect more Fun holidays at great value, hassle free The best family holidays From fourth to second and closing the gap with market leader
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