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Dnata acquires Gold Medal Travel Group from Thomas Cook.

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Travel BusinessThomas Cook Group has announced the sale of Gold Medal Travel Group, a leading U.K. travel business, to Dnata.


The Gold Medal Travel Group is a leader in the sector of distributing scheduled long-haul products. Along with the acquisition of the brand Gold Medal, dnata also receives control on OTA Netflights.com and the travel brand Pure Luxury which attaches its name only to high end products and services.


“dnata’s growth strategy aligns well with Gold Medal Travel Group - its comprehensive travel services complement dnata’s established international travel offering, and will further enhance the proposition we offer our customers be it to trade, corporates or individuals,” - Iain Andrew, divisional senior vice president, dnata’s travel business.


The Gold Medal Travel Group is based in Preston, U.K. and manages none less than 275,000 bookings each year, being considered as one of the biggest tour operators to Dubai.


Dnata has spotted common interest in the area and considered corroborating this portfolio with their experience in the Emirates for strengthening the companies along with building a strong tourism platform for the UAE area.


“This is a significant strategic partnership between two global brands, and will accelerate the growth trajectories of both Gold Medal Travel Group and dnata,” - Steve Barrass, managing director, Gold Medal Travel Group.


“Post this transaction, Gold Medal Travel Group will continue as the exclusive provider of scheduled air travel and car rental products to Thomas Cook UK and we look forward to combining forces with dnata to expand our offerings to our customers.”


“Netflights.com and Pure Luxury further position dnata as an international leader in travel services, able to offer customers superior travel options,” - Iain Andrew, divisional senior vice president, dnata’s travel business.


“Having the combined strength of guaranteed distribution through our independent agents, OTAs, wholesalers, and Thomas Cook UK allows us to source the very best product and offers from our close industry partners.”


The acquisition will not affect the Gold Medal Travel Group work routine as the venture will continue under the same branding with the same business standard as before.


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