Inside The Travel Corporation acquisition
The recent announcement of Apollo Funds’ acquisition of The Travel Corporation is a significant milestone in the travel sector.
It also marks the end of an era for the Tollman family, having been privately owned for more than a century.
Apollo has a significant footprint in the industry and strategic expertise and investment capabilities.
This should herald a new era of growth for the company.
Here is an inside look at what the future likely holds for the TTC brands.
One of the oldest privately-owned family travel businesses, The Travel Corporation was founded more than a century ago.
It has several key travel brands including Trafalgar: A prominent escorted tour operator. River cruise operator, Uniworld, youth travel operator Contiki and Insight Vacations.
However, not every brand is included in the sale.
The Tollman family will retain The Red Carnation Hotel Collection business.
While TTC has thrived under the Tollman family’s leadership, the lack of a successor prompted the decision to sell.
Apollo Funds has significant expertise in the travel industry.
Potential Impact of Acquisition
TTC may see several strategic changes:
Expansion and Modernization: Investment in digital transformation
Operational Efficiency: Streamlining operations to reduce costs
Strategic Acquisitions: Integrating complementary businesses to enhance TTC’s market position
Market Penetration: Leveraging Apollo’s scale and expertise to enter new markets and/or customer segments.
TTC also operates the TreadRight Foundation with a focus on sustainability and responsible travel.
The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024.
TTC Chairman Brett Tollman said: “We will support a seamless transition and are confident the team at Apollo will continue driving the business.”
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