More reaction to First Choice and TUI
March 20, 2007
In today's Independent, Jeremy Warner argues that the merger is deeply unfair and probably won't get past the competition authorites.
In the Telegraph, the headline to Harry Wallop's piece says it all: "How First Choice became No Choice."
The line here is that the motive behind the merger could well be to be torpedo the Thomas Cook/MyTravel merger. Worth a look for this line from Paul Evans, the chief executive of LowCostTravel Group.com, "Is this about returns on investment or returns on ego?"
And how about this from James Harding at The Times? How long did he work on this Greek intro?
"Nothing has more strength than dire necessity." What held true for the great Greek playwright Euripides also holds true for that great purveyor of holidays to Greece, First Choice.
Harding's analysis is more positive, arguing the merger is a necessary one for both companies.
Martin Couzins, acting editor
Nathan Midgley
