| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 29/05/00 |
| Author: | Page Number: 2 |
| Copyright: Other |
OFF THERECORD
n First Choice technology looks great but the average shop won’t be able to handle it. Meanwhile, First Choice sales through Advantage have risen since the franchise collapsed.n Can Carlson afford TC? Rumours abound of a German-style U-turn.
n Is HSBC an outside bet to become the eventual owner?It would be a case of what goes around comes around.
n Lastminute is now worth around £180m – but £130m of that is cash in the bank.
n Kuoni’s a very strong company but analysts are saying it now needs a deal.
n Clever Preussag will sell Thomas Cook after the summer, thereby getting peak-season profits from two UK giants.
n Positive trading figures can’t mask disappointing results