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Thomas Cook buoyant despite Middle East unrest
Thomas Cook remains confident it can improve its position in 2011 despite continuing unrest in the Middle East. Revenue at the tour operator increased four per cent to £3,431 million in the half year to March 31st.
Thomas Cook moves into Canada
Leading tour operator Thomas Cook North America has signed up with Advantage Travel & Cruise Centres to launch a new Canadian network. Composed of a dual franchise and affiliate network, the agreement will provide partners “with the ability to access the Thomas Cook brand, and with that its global expertise and strength”.
Thomas Cook cuts capacity as sentiment falters
Tour operator Thomas Cook has said it will cut capacity from the UK as “fragile consumer sentiment” continues to slow trade. While bookings are ahead of last year in Northern Europe, principally Germany, a “weaker picture” in the UK has seen the operator take a “prudent approach to capacity”.
Cheap Holidays adds Cape Verde for winter 2011
Cheap holidays specialist Packyourbags.com adds Cape Verde, Thomas Cook’s new destination for the next winter season.
Thomas Cook unveils Cash Passport
Thomas Cook UK & Ireland has launched a strictly limited edition Cash Passport to celebrate next month’s Royal Wedding. With just 3,000 available in selected stores from 25 March, the card will appeal to both Royal memorabilia collectors and visitors to the UK alike.
Thomas Cook starts selling Olympics programme
Thomas Cook starts selling London 2012 Olympics short breaks on Tuesday. Games Breaks and Games Breaks Plus – an upgraded version with four and five-star hotels - will offer sports fans guaranteed tickets plus accommodation.
Thomas Cook latest to add fuel surcharge
Unrest in the Middle East and North Africa has seen oil prices rocket in recent weeks, with Thomas Cook the latest to feel the heat. With Brent Crude oil presently trading at approximately $115 a barrel – up from under $100 at the start of February – the tour operator has added a fuel surcharge of £15 to short-haul flights, £25 to medium haul and £40 to long-haul departures.
Thomas Cook Netherlands deploys Tealeaf to eliminate customer struggle and increase bookings
Thomas Cook Netherlands has deployed Tealeaf® Customer Experience Management software on its two primary Dutch travel websites - Neckermann.nl and Vrijuit.nl - to help uncover customer ‘struggle’ and enable optimisation based on actual behavioural insights.
Lacklustre summer hits Thomas Cook profits
Thomas Cook has reported a fall in full-year profits after tough economic conditions and the ash cloud crisis hit summer trading. Europe’s second largest tour operator also revealed plans to cut more than 500 UK jobs due to the slowdown.
Thomas Cook agent Amanda is the first to book a hotel with Holiday Extras
Stranraer Thomas Cook manager, Amanda McKeand celebrated after receiving a Christmas hamper from Holiday Extras, as a reward for being the first Thomas Cook agent to book an airport hotel after Holiday Extras became the preferred supplier of UK airport hotels for Thomas Cook UK.
Thomas Cook seeks overseas expansion
British tour operator Thomas Cook has outlined a plan for global expansion with deals in the growing markets of Russia and China. In Russia the operator agreed to create a joint venture with Intourist, taking a 50.1 per cent stake and paying £29m in cash and shares, with China the next target.
Thomas Cook merges store network with Co-op
Thomas Cook has confirmed it will merge its high-street store network with rival The Co-operative Group to create the largest chain in the UK. In a move designed to “strengthen the competitive position” of both chains, the new group will trade from 1,204 locations across the country.