Thomas Cook UK to re-launch as an OTA by June

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Fosun Tourism Group is reported to have recruited several former Thomas Cook UK executives ahead of a re-launch of the brand as an online travel company this summer.

The Times says Thomas Cook UK is all set to be re-launch in June after hiring a dozen former company executives and will apply for an ATOL license from the Civil Aviation Authority.

The executives include former group strategy and technology director Alan French; former finance executive Raj Sharma and head of sales, e-commerce, and marketing Phil Gardner.

Before Thomas Cook collapsed in September 2019, Fosun was its biggest shareholder.

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The brand was acquired by Fosun in November for £11 million. At the time, the union TSSA described the sale price as ‘a paltry sum’.

The Times report says: “Fosun…is said to be keen to quickly re-establish the 179-year-old tour operator as an online business.”

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Manish Khandelwal
Manish Khandelwal

Manish Khandelwal, a travel-tech enthusiast with over a decade of experience in the travel industry. Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Travelobiz.com, he's passionate about writing.

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