Thomas Cook News
Dnata snaps up Gold Medal Travel Group from Thomas Cook
Dnata has announced it has acquired one of the UK’s leading travel businesses, Gold Medal Travel Group from Thomas Cook Group. Gold Medal Travel Group is a market-leading distributor of scheduled long-haul products.
Thomas Cook sells Elegant Resorts
Thomas Cook Group has completed the sale of luxury travel tour operator Elegant Resorts to Saudi Arabian based global travel group Al Tayyar. The travel giant recovered gross cash proceeds of £14.3 on the deal.
Employees at heart of Thomas Cook’s new responsive careers website
As part of the Company’s ongoing transformation strategy, and reinforcing its dedication to place its customers at the heart of everything it does, Thomas Cook Group plc, is delighted to announce the introduction of its latest innovation: careers.thomascook.com, The first in a Group-wide initiative, the all-new UK responsive careers website has been developed to attract the very best individuals to join the already highly talented teams at Thomas Cook.
Thomas Cook and Brand USA launch social media campaign initiative
Thomas Cook Group and Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States of America, have today launched United Stories of America - a pan-European Social Media competition that offer participants the chance to win a holiday to the USA every month.
Thomas Cook appoints new marketing chief
As part of the company’s ongoing transformation strategy, the Thomas Cook Group has appointed of Remo Masala as the new Group Head of Marketing, who will oversee the development of the Group’s online and offline programmes. Joining the team from Kuoni Travel, Remo brings a wide range of experience to help enhance Thomas Cook’s strong market position and brand.
Thomas Cook Group signs Brand USA partnership
Thomas Cook Group and Brand USA, the destination marketing organisation for the United States of America, have announced a major cooperative marketing agreement aimed at promoting the USA as the world’s leading destination for European visitors. The multimillion dollar agreement is the biggest media and partnership deal Brand USA has made with a travel retailer in Europe, and is part of a fully integrated omni-channel campaign targeting travel-intenders across Thomas Cook’s platforms from online through to in-store, direct and in-flight.
Thomas Cook unveils digital design hotel concept
Thomas Cook has launched a new range of high-tech resort hotels which feature family-friendly rooms, teen online gaming areas, free Wi-Fi, dining rooms and a swimming pool from next summer in 10 resorts.
Thomas Cook sells Middle East business
Thomas Cook Group has agreed to sell Thomas Cook Egypt and Thomas Cook Lebanon businesses to Yusuf Bin Ahmed Kanoo of Bahrain for £6.5 million.
Thomas Cook reveals new brand
The Thomas Cook Group will unify its brands and market activity under one common symbol, the ‘Sunny Heart’, which is being rolled out from today, and will replace the current ‘Globe’ in the Group’s websites, international stores, the airline fleet and throughout its headquarters and overseas offices.
New appointment for Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook Group has appointed Sandra Campopiano as its new Chief People Officer. Sandra will join Thomas Cook on September 2 from Premier Farnell PLC, where she has been Chief People Officer for 6 years.
Thomas Cook returns to black
Tour operator Thomas Cook has returned to profit in the third quarter, reporting earnings before interest and tax of £1 million. It is the first time the group has reported a profit in the third quarter since its near bankruptcy in 2011.
Thomas Cook offers free insurance on travel money
With summer well and truly here, many thousands of holidaymakers are preparing themselves for their annual holiday abroad. However, with many leaving it until just a week before departure to change their pounds for foreign currency according to Thomas Cook research, customers will be looking for a fast and easy way of not only getting great rates on their foreign exchange – but also keeping it safe.