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TUI Travel PLC
03 June 2011
03 June 2011
TUI Travel PLC
("TUI Travel")
ACQUISITION OF TMS GATEWAY
TUI Travel PLC is pleased to announce that Intercruises
Shoreside & Port Services ('Intercruises'), part of the
Accommodation & Destinations Sector of TUI Travel PLC, has
invested in TMS Gateway.
Intercruises provides ground handling and port agency services
to the ocean and river cruise industry. TMS Gateway is the leading
supplier of port agency and ground handling services to cruise
ships on the US and Canadian West Coast.
Following this investment, Intercruises will provide services at
all major ports in North America, including the west coast
destinations of San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver.
The estimated gross assets being acquired from Transportation
Management Services, Inc on closing are $2m.
About Intercruises
Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services is an experienced
global business offering first class ground handling and port
agency services to the ocean and river cruise industry. Teams
committed to service and dedicated to clients provide local insight
and practical knowledge that is enhanced by global expertise and
presence. Intercruises Shoreside & Port Services is part of the
Accommodation & Destinations Sector of TUI Travel PLC. For
further information please visit www.intercruises.com
Enquiries:
Analysts and Investors
Paul Rushton, Director of Investor Relations Tel: +44 (0)1293 645
795
Press
Lesley Allan, Corporate Communications Tel: +44 (0)1293 645
Director 774
Michelle Jeffery, Corporate Communications Tel: +44 (0)1293 645
Manager 776
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