Kuoni

Kuoni India wants to acquire companies that provide package tours, organize meetings, conferences and exhibitions for companies, and provide travel-related services such as organizing visas.

Kuoni on Acquisition Trail for Specialized Travel Companies P.R. Sanjai of Mint 2011

"Gullivers Travel is a high-quality business that ticks all our boxes," Peter Rothwell , Kuoni's chief executive, said on a conference call.

Kuoni Buys Gullivers Travel Neil MacLucas 2011

Kuoni Travel Group India Pvt. Ltd, a unit of Zurich-based Kuoni Travel Holding Ltd, is looking to buy at least three specialized travel companies over the next year.

Kuoni on Acquisition Trail for Specialized Travel Companies P.R. Sanjai of Mint 2011

Kuoni India's core activities in India include inbound travel management and education travel.

Kuoni on Acquisition Trail for Specialized Travel Companies P.R. Sanjai of Mint 2011

Kuoni's competitors are already making big acquisitions.

Kuoni on Acquisition Trail for Specialized Travel Companies P.R. Sanjai of Mint 2011

Kuoni entered India in May 1996 by acquiring a 51% stake in travel agency SOTC.

Kuoni on Acquisition Trail for Specialized Travel Companies P.R. Sanjai of Mint 2011

"Kuoni has a fairly clean balance sheet, consistently generating cash," says Mr. Pasini.

U.K. Travel Firms Fight Turbulence Michele Maatouk 2011

Other European tour operators, such as Swiss-listed Kuoni could also benefit from Thomas Cook's woes.

U.K. Travel Firms Fight Turbulence Michele Maatouk 2011

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Where I find inspiration … 2011

Kuoni entered India in May 1996 by acquiring a 51% stake in travel agency SOTC.

Kuoni on Acquisition Trail for Specialized Travel Companies P.R. Sanjai of Mint 2011