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| Mark sells its ownership in Conquest |
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Robbie Goldberg takes it back
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| Errol Francis and Robbie Goldberg | | In a surprise announcement yesterday, The Mark Travel Holdings Co., a subsidiary of Conquest Holdings, Inc., a subsidiary of The Mark Travel Corporation, which is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, said it had finalized an agreement with the other shareholder, controlled by Robbie Goldberg Holdings Ltd., of Conquest Vacations Company, to sell its minority ownership interest in the organization. The sale was effective as of November 30, 2006. Conquest COO Errol Francis, told TRAVELHotNews.com that the reason for the change of ownership was because "Mark has decided it wants to focus on its wholly owned companies and is divesting itself of its minority holdings."
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| Sabre sold for US $4.3 billion |
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Pioneer electronic ticketing company sold
Sabre Holdings has apparently agreed to be sold for about US $4.3 billion to Silver Lake Partners and the Texas Pacific Group, reported the New York Times today. The deal is expected to be announced today.Following closely on the Travelport purchase of Worldspan last week and the acquisition of Travelport by the Blackstone Group earlier this year, this deal means that the the three largest US travel reservation companies are now owned by private equity companies. In an industry under ever increasing pressure as more consumers turn directly to airline and hotel Web sites, the reservation business continues to produces steady revenue. Though consumers are steadily booking more trips directly through airline and hotel Web sites, those web sites still require reservations systems provided by travel reservations companies.
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| Ensemble Supplier Splash |
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Integrated marketing and consistent messages
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| The Ensemble Group | | Ensemble's Supplier Splash held at Greydon Hall was an informative and entertaining evening. Chris Lackstrom, the new director, Supplier and Market Development, welcomed the assembled guests explaining that the programme was designed to provide an overview of the company's marketing strategies, initiatives and training operations available to suppliers. The series of seminars covered a wide range of topics and highlighted enhancements to print and internet marketing and opportunities for communication and training with Ensemble membership. A brief encapsulation of some of the topics covered: Integration and strategy: Ensemble has shifted toward integrating its core marketing programmes creating a more streamlined flow-through of initiatives.
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| Freedom of the Seas delays departure |
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Susected Norovirus outbreak
The Freedom of the Seas was scheduled to depart Miami on December 10 for a seven-day Caribbean cruise. After a second suspected outbreak of norovirus in two weeks, Royal Caribbean has delayed the departure two days and the ship will now depart on December 12 for a modified, five-day itinerary. Royal Caribbean said the two days are required to conduct enhanced cleaning on the vessel, at the recommendation of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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| Relax and explore with Sun Fun vacations |
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New spa getaway to Cost Rica
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| Tucano Spa | | Fun Sun Vacations has a brand new Spa Getaway. Available for 7 or 10 nights, the programme is the newest addition to the company's Costa Rica line-up. Allowing for plenty of relaxing All-Inclusive days on the beach and the restorative powers of a spa experience, nevertheless the itinerary is designed with both relaxation and a touch of exploration in mind. Guests will discover the beauty of Costa Rica as the spa getaway includes accommodation, all ground transfers, a relaxing 30-minute massage at the famous Tucano Spa, a Penas Blancas Safari Float, and a visit to the Orchimex Orchid Farm.
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| Carnival confirms TUI talks |
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Cagey about what it is discussing
Carnival has confirmed that is in talks with TUI AG, although it did not specify the content of the meetings.Carnival said that "the nature of the discussions has been incorrectly reported by various German media as they do not involve exclusive distribution of any of Carnival's cruise products."It said that its AIDA brand, which serves the German market, "is completely satisfied with its present distribution model and appreciates the support that it receives from its travel agent partners.
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