| Journal: TWUK | Section: |
| Title: | Issue Date: 29/05/00 |
| Author: | Page Number: 80 |
| Copyright: Other |
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n carlson holds onCarlson has reiterated its intent on acquiring a majority stake in Thomas Cook despite speculation it was cooling on the deal. A spokesman for the company said it would make a final decision in two to four weeks. “It was our first intention to invest further in Thomas Cook and nothing has changed,” he said.
n budget resignation
Budget UK is looking for a new general manager and managing director for UK operations following Doug Sawers’ resignation.Jean-Claude Ghiotti, president and chief operating officer of Budget International, has stepped in until a replacement is found.
n P&O ferries criticism
P&OFerries has defended results of a report by the AA and other motoring organisations that criticised the standard of two of its vessels. A spokeswoman said:”We comply with national and international safety needs. We wouldn’t be able to operate if we didn’t.”
n worldspan changes
Worldspan’s senior director of international marketing, Tim Wright, has been promoted to vice-president of e-commerce for Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific and Australia. His former duties have been split between Johanna Negus, area director for northern Europe, and Steve Barratt, area director for southern Europe.
n amadeus share sale
Amadeus owners Air France, Iberia and Lufthansa have announced plans to offer up to 23% of their shares in the company on the Madrid, Barcelona, Frankfurt and Paris stock exchanges. The three airlines each own a 25% stake.