Thomas Cook Group plc · Peterborough United Kingdom ·(London: TCG)

Thomas Cook Group is one of the world's largest travel services companies. Catering primarily to the European market, the group operates a fleet of more than 90 aircraft (through Thomas Cook Airlines) and maintains a network of more than 3,400 owned or franchised travel offices. It primarily operates under the Airtours, Condor, Direct Holidays, Neckermann, Sunquest, Ving, and Thomas Cook brands. In 2007, Thomas Cook expanded significantly when it acquired fellow European travel services provider MyTravel Group for around $5.5 billion. Holding company Arcandor AG (which operates German retail chain KARSTADT QUELLE) owns 52% of Thomas Cook Group. To read the full description, subscribe now.