dnata acquires Germany-based Wisskirchen Handling Services, expanding its European footprint

Cologne, Germany, 2022-Apr-07 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata announced expansion of its European footprint through the planned acquisition of Germany-based Wisskirchen Handling Services (Wisskirchen). Subject to government approval, dnata’s entry into the German market will further develop its position as a leading global cargo services provider. Wisskirchen is the exclusive operator of the Cologne Bonn… Read the full press release

Travelzoo® acquires the business unit of Secret Escapes in Spain

BARCELONA, Spain and NEW YORK, 2022-Mar-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company that provides exclusive offers and experiences for members, announces that it has acquired the business unit of Secret Escapes in Spain and, as a result, now reaches approximately 1.5 million travel enthusiasts in that country. “This transaction, which almost doubles our… Read the full press release

Cascade acquires a majority stake in Four Seasons from an affiliate of Kingdom Holding Company

Grounded in its renowned people and service culture, the iconic luxury brand continues to accelerate expansion plans in key markets globally Toronto, Canada, 2022-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Luxury hospitality company Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts continues to solidify its leadership position through the strategic expansion of its portfolio of hotels, resorts and residential developments. The… Read the full press release

SITA acquires digital solutions specialist for aviation safety and efficiency

SITA takes the lead in deploying predictive data analytics for co-innovating with customer airlines and airports to reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel savings. Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-Jul-14 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the global IT provider for the air transport industry, today (13 Jul, 2021) announced the acquisition of Safety Line S.A.S., the Paris based… Read the full press release

SwissportALD acquires No1 Lounges in the UK

Opfikon, Switzerland, 2021-Jul-02 — /Travel PR News/ — Swissport continues to expand its airport lounge business with the acquisition of No1 Lounges in the UK, in a joint-venture structure with Airport Dimensions. With the addition of nine new lounges Swissport grows its global lounge network to 54 facilities. The joint venture set-up between Swissport and… Read the full press release

Textron Aviation acquires an Australian Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul service provider, Premiair Aviation Maintenance Pty Ltd

WICHITA, Kan., 2020-Jan-09 — /Travel PR News/ — Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, is strengthening its Asia Pacific (APAC) service offerings with the Textron Inc. acquisition of Premiair Aviation Maintenance Pty Ltd, an Australian Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) service provider. Previously named an Authorized Service Facility (ASF), Premiair now joins the Textron… Read the full press release

Air Partner acquires Redline Worldwide Limited, a leading global aviation security solutions and training company

Gatwick, UK, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Air Partner plc, the global aviation services group, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the entire issued share capital of Redline Worldwide Limited, trading as Redline Assured Security (together “Redline”), a leading global aviation security solutions and training company. The total consideration payable by Air Partner… Read the full press release

SITA acquires main IT service provider to Naples Airport

Italian company specializes in tailor-made software solutions for airports and is the main IT provider for Naples Airport Lisbon, Portugal, 2019-Nov-08 — /Travel PR News/ — SITA, the leading IT provider to the air transport industry, today (06 November 2019) announced that it had acquired 100% of Software Design, an Italian software and solution integrator tailored… Read the full press release

RCI acquires travel technology platform Alliance Reservations Network (Alliance) for $92 million

Innovative technology platform enables broader B2B capabilities, fully connected door-to-door travel experiences ORLANDO, Fla., 2019-Aug-12 — /Travel PR News/ — RCI, the world’s largest vacation exchange network as part of Wyndham Destinations (NYSE:WYND), announced today (August 8, 2019) it has acquired travel technology platform Alliance Reservations Network (Alliance) for $92 million. This strategic acquisition will accelerate growth at… Read the full press release

Dolphin Dynamics acquires the Travelwire assets from Travelport

LONDON, UK, 2019-Jul-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Dolphin Dynamics, a leading technology provider to travel agencies and tour operators, has reached an agreement to acquire the Travelwire assets from Travelport. The transaction is due to be completed in September 2019. Over time, Dolphin Dynamics will merge the capabilities of the Travelwire and Dolphin mid/back office… Read the full press release

S7 Airlines acquires a new Airbus A320neo aircraft, its fleets’s hundredth aircraft

Novosibirsk, Russia, 2019-Jun-21 — /Travel PR News/ — The fleet of the largest private airline in Russia has been upgraded with one hundredth aircraft. S7 Airlines, a member of the oneworld® global aviation alliance®, announces the acquisition of a new Airbus A320neo aircraft. The plane has become the hundredth aircraft in the airline’s fleet. The aircraft was transferred to S7 Airlines at the manufacturer’s factory in Hamburg. The new… Read the full press release

Jet Aviation acquires San Juan FBO at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico

Basel, Switzerland, 2019-Feb-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Aviation today (February 19, 2019) acquired full ownership of the San Juan FBO at Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport in Puerto Rico, a provider of premium business aviation services at one of the most convenient U.S. points of entry for international flights. Jet Aviation has been operating the… Read the full press release

Deutsche Hospitality acquires 51% in the family-run Zleep Hotels

Entry into the economy market with the portfolio of Zleep Hotels. Massive investments in further development Frankfurt am Main, Germany, 2019-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Expansion of the competitive position: With an 51% investment in the family-run Zleep Hotels, Deutsche Hospitality is bringing a fifth hotel brand under the umbrella of the global player,… Read the full press release

dnata acquires majority stake in award-winning tech company, which provides AI-driven IT solutions to online travel agencies

Dubai, U.A.E., 2018-Nov-29 — /Travel PR News/ — dnata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, announced that it acquired a majority stake in bd4travel (Big Data for Travel), an award-winning tech company, which provides artificial intelligence(AI)-driven IT solutions to online travel agencies. Based in Germany and the UK, bd4travel’s services were designed specifically… Read the full press release

Mapletree Investments acquires Oakwood Worldwide

Former Oakwood Worldwide executive Christopher Ahearn named Chief Executive Officer Mapletree intends to step up acquisition and development of this asset class, building on the portfolio of more than 50 Oakwood-branded properties globally LOS ANGELES AND SINGAPORE, 2017-Feb-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Mapletree Investments Pte Ltd (“Mapletree” or the “Group”), a leading real estate… Read the full press release

Delaware North acquires Rocky Mountain Park Inn and Trendz at the Park in Estes Park, Colorado

  Delaware North acquires Rocky Mountain Park Inn and Trendz at the Park in Estes Park, Colorado   Global hospitality company plans extensive renovations to Rocky Mountain Park Inn and Trendz at the Park BUFFALO, N.Y., and ESTES PARK, Colo., 2016-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Delaware North, one of the largest privately held global hospitality and… Read the full press release