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Rival bids for Tourism Holdings validate strategy, growth prospects – Webster 29th June 2026 /

Rival bids for Tourism Holdings validate strategy, growth prospects – Webster

Tourism Holdings chief executive Grant Webster says competing takeover bids are an endorsement of the company’s strategy.


Global campervan giant named as mystery bidder for THL 26th June 2026 /

Global campervan giant named as mystery bidder for THL

A global RV rental operator based in Europe is reportedly behind the new offer.


Aussies up the ante in Tourism Holdings takeover bid 29th May 2026 / /

Aussies up the ante in Tourism Holdings takeover bid

The motorhome and tourism experiences group is considering an increased offer from a consortium that already owns nearly 20% of the business.


Intrepid ramps up global expansion as NZ market hits record high 23rd April 2026 /

Intrepid ramps up global expansion as NZ market hits record high

The small group tour operator makes its largest acquisition ever in a push to expand its global footprint.


Te Arawa expands tourism footprint with Rotorua Duck Tours acquisition 25th March 2026 /

Te Arawa expands tourism footprint with Rotorua Duck Tours acquisition

TAML’s tourism interests already generate about $3.54m in annual revenue for the iwi entity.


ComCom flags concerns over rafting merger that could “substantially lessen competition” 9th February 2026 /

ComCom flags concerns over rafting merger that could “substantially lessen competition”

The Commerce Commission says the proposed merger of Rotorua’s three main rafting operators could substantially lessen competition in guided rafting trips in the region.


ComCom to dig further into proposed rafting operator merger as industry backs consolidation 29th January 2026 /

ComCom to dig further into proposed rafting operator merger as industry backs consolidation

Tourism groups come out in support of the merger of Rotorua Rafting, Kaitiaki Adventures, and Kaituna Cascades.


PE firm, Trouchet brothers make an offer for Tourism Holdings 16th June 2025 / /

PE firm, Trouchet brothers make an offer for Tourism Holdings

The Australian brothers and BGH Capital partner to explore taking over THL.


Marlborough Tour Company expands with adventure acquisition 24th April 2025 / /

Marlborough Tour Company expands with adventure acquisition

The operator pushes into adventure with the purchase of a business that provides multi-day sea kayaking and mountain biking products.


“The more we looked into it, the more attractive it became” – Willis on Antarctic Centre acquisition 31st October 2024 / /

“The more we looked into it, the more attractive it became” – Willis on Antarctic Centre acquisition

The owners of Willowbank Wildlife Park in Christchurch buy the International Antarctic Centre from RealNZ.


Serko expands in US with $20m acquisition 29th October 2024 /

Serko expands in US with $20m acquisition

Serko is to acquire Sabre’s business travel management service, GetThere, for $US12m.


Active Adventures expands again with another US acquisition 15th August 2024 /

Active Adventures expands again with another US acquisition

Active Adventures has expanded its US interests with the purchase of Discovery Bicycle Tours.