Opodo News
Holiday Passion is in the Air
Who’s swiping for love? 60% of Spanish travellers report they are likely to use dating apps on holiday: that’s 69% of 25-34 year olds (and even 50% for 55-64 year olds). By comparison, 39% of Germans, 29% of Portuguese and just 19% of Brits report that they use dating apps while travelling. Within the UK: Londoners are most likely to use dating apps while on holiday: 41% compared to just 10% in the East of England. Across the UK, more than double the number of men report that they use dating apps while abroad compared to women: 27% of men and just 12% of women.
Flight Centre Travel Group acquires Opodo Corporate
Flight Centre Travel Group has announced plans to expand its business travel foothold in Germany, following the acquisition of Opodo Corporate from eDreams. Opodo Corporate will operate as FCTG Corporate until the end of this year and transition to Flight Centre’s travel management brand, FCM, from January 2018.
Opodo brings latest app to Apple Watch
It’s never been so easy to find out everything you need to know about your flight. Apple’s latest technological innovation is now available with Opodo, and its new app offers access to essential trip details and destination information from your watch, in addition to a range of other features.
Ignacio Martos set for Opodo exit
Opodo has confirmed chief executive Ignacio Martos will leave the company after five years. He will be replaced by eDreams chief executive Javier Perez-Tenessa following the merger of Opodo, eDreams and Go Voyages.
Opodo to sell Karavel
Opodo has reached an agreement with Barclays Private Equity to sell 100% of Karavel S.A., the France-based tour operator and owner of brand Promovacances.
Opodo appoints CIO
Opodo has appointed Sam Jabbour as Chief Information Officer.
ITN Interviews New Opodo Boss
By Anna GouldmanOpodo, the online travel company created by nine of Europe’s leading airlines (Aer Lingus, Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, KLM and Lufthansa) have just announced the acquisition of Quest Travel for approximately £1.2 million in cash. Internet Travel News decided it was time to catch up wih newly appointed CEO, Simon Vincent, to find out what we can expect to see from Opodo in 2005.
Internet Travel News Interview; David Scowsill, CEO, Opodo
Opodo, the online travel company created by nine of Europe’s leading airlines (Aer Lingus, Air France, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia, KLM and Lufthansa) has seen an impressive growth rate since it was launched in 2001 and was most recently recognised for its use of digital media, when it picked up the “Revolution Award”, alongside an award for best brand building by an online business.This week Internet Travel News speaks to David Scowsill, who was appointed CEO of Opodo in September 2002.