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Norad Travel changes hands
The Norad Travel Group has been acquired by Israeli travel company, Talma Shlomo Travel Solutions.
The all-cash deal is part of Talma’s global expansion programme and will see Norad Travel, a strategic partner to Talma for the past six years, become part of the group.
Financial Director Tara Foy and Operations Director Anna McGurk will continue as Directors of Norad Travel while Managing Director Linda Foote will retire after 40 years of service.
Chairman Mick Gibbs will continue as a Non-Exec Director, assisting Talma with its continued international expansion.
Iya Magen, CEO of Talma, said: “The two businesses have got to know each other over recent years, and our shared values and operating culture ensure a complementary fit. In addition, the technology roadmaps of each business provide a powerful platform from which we will drive future innovation and deliver increased client satisfaction.”
Gibbs added: “We have got to know the Talma team well and believe in their ambitions to build a global travel entity. I am particularly happy to see the talent and technology from both organisations come together to create a world-class travel business, which will deliver great service to clients, suppliers, and partners alike.”
Established in 1987, Talma has more than 200 employees working across five locations servicing over 3,000 clients across multiple industries.
Formed in 1981, Norad Travel Group is based in Liss, Hampshire, and is a member of the Business Travel Association, Focus Partnership and the Advantage Travel Partnership.
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Summit advisory advises on sale of norad travel group to talma shlomo travel solutions.
- Posted on April 1, 2022 April 6, 2022
Specialist Travel M&A firm, Summit Advisory, Advises on Sale of Norad Travel Group to Talma Shlomo Travel Solutions
Summit Advisory is delighted to have facilitated the successful sale of Norad Travel Group Ltd ( Norad ) for its shareholders to Talma Shlomo Travel Solutions ( Talma ) on 30 March 2022.
Norad is a top 40 TMC and leisure travel organisation with headquarters in Liss, Hampshire. Formed in 1981, Norad is a member of the Business Travel Association (BTA) and the Advantage Travel Partnership, and holds ABTA, ATOL and IATA licences. On the leisure travel side, it encompasses Howard Travel in Trowbridge and Erne Travel in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.
Talma is Israel’s leading travel solutions company with over 200 employees working across 5 locations, servicing over 3000 clients across multiple industries. Formerly known as Talma Travel and Tourism, which was established in 1987, it was renamed Talma Shlomo Travel Solutions in 2022.
Chairman of Norad, Mick Gibbs commented: ‘We have got to know the Talma team well and believe in their ambitions to build a global travel entity. I am particularly happy to see the talent and technology from both organisations come together to create a world-class travel business, which will deliver great service to clients, suppliers, and partners alike. Working alongside Deborah and her team to make this happen has been a test for all our collaborative skills in which they excelled to assist in this truly excellent assembly of two great companies.
Iya Magen, CEO of Talma, commented: ‘We are excited by the acquisition of Norad Travel and welcome the team to Talma.’
Deborah Potts, Founding Director, Summit Advisory, commented: ‘It has been a real pleasure working on behalf of Mick and his fellow directors to secure the successful sale of this great British independent TMC and leisure travel company to this hugely impressive Israeli travel business and new entrant to the UK Travel Industry, led by Iya. It is good news for all parties involved and testifies to the growing recovery in both the business and leisure travel sectors here in the UK’.
More press coverage can be found below:
BTN Europe – UK’s Norad Travel Group acquired by Israel’s Talma
TTG – Israeli Firm Acquires Howard Travel and Erne Travel Parent
Travel Gossip – TMC Sold to Israel-based Travel company
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Talma acquires Norad Travel Group
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By Alma Simon | 2022-04-01 11:31:33
Nevertheless, the UK-based Norad will keep its key employees, such as the financial director, operations director and chairman. The desired goal of the deal is to boost international expansion for Talma.
Norad’s chairman, Mick Gibbs, explained:
“We have got to know the Talma team well and believe in their ambitions to build a global travel entity.
“I am particularly happy to see the talent and technology from both organisations come together to create a world-class travel business, which will deliver great service to clients, suppliers, and partners alike.”
Iya Magen, Talma’s CEO, also commented:
“We are excited by the acquisition of Norad Travel and welcome the team to Talma. “The two businesses have got to know each other over recent years, and our shared values and operating culture ensure a complementary fit. In addition, the technology roadmaps of each business provide a powerful platform from which we will drive future innovation and deliver increased client satisfaction.”
Talma Travel and Tourism was established in 1987 and rebranded as Talma Shlomo Travel Solutions in 2022. The company has over 200 employees and more than 3.000 clients across the globe.
Source: businesstravelnewseurope.com
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Sarah at Liss is a not only a very kind person but thoroughly professional and reliable travel agent! Can’t recommend her enough.
Date of experience : November 06, 2023
Exceptional service
Me and my family have been using Sarah Tichaceck for years and she always provides a high quality exceptional service. Every trip I have booked through Norad has always been exceptional every single detail of your trip is carefully planned to accommodate your needs and wishes. I will always continue to use Norad for all my future adventures !
Date of experience : October 06, 2023
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We would thoroughly recommend Norad Gloucester, we have used them to book our last four holidays & each time they have been very helpful & knowledgable. The staff are very friendly & will spend the time to go through all the details on a one to one basis. They were also keen to know how the holiday went on our return, ringing us to enquire which was a very courteous thing to do.
Date of experience : August 19, 2019
We have used Norad Travel for the last…
We have used Norad Travel for the last 10 years or so and we can honestly say that every hoiiday they have organised for us has been perfect. Every flight, connection, transfer, hotel has always been as they said it would.Nothing was too much trouble and we were always given alternatives and other options. A big thumbs up and especially to Sarah at the Liss branch.
Date of experience : January 11, 2020
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Sarah Tichaceck from NORAD Travel has yet again found us a fabulous holiday. We went to Sorrento and stayed in a beautiful hotel, the flights were all arranged by Sarah all without a hitch. This is one of many holidays we have booked with Sarah and wouldn’t dream of booking one without her now - thank you !
Date of experience : August 11, 2023
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Sarah at Norad Travel has helped our family plan holidays for a number of years now. She spends so time making sure you make the right choices, hotel, trips, guides - nothing is ever too much trouble. Her attention to detail is second to none and we’ve always been delighted with our choices.
Date of experience : September 03, 2019
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To be honest we have used NORAD a couple of times and had great holidays but this last one did not live up to our expectations. Unfortunately we did not get the standard of hotel we requested but trusted the girls in the office for their advice. The area was lovely but the hotel although ok was not up to our usual standard. Would only use NORAD again when Joe is in the office!
Date of experience : June 17, 2019
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Hi Chris, Thank you for your feedback, we were sorry to hear that you didn't receive the usual high standard of service you have received before when booking at Norad Travel, Gloucester. Our staff always endeavour to find the best accommodation options available to each guests requirements. Sometimes budget, location, timing and availability can affect this. We are glad you enjoyed the location of your holiday and will take on board your comments regarding the quality of your hotel. Luke Judd Marketing Manager Norad Travel
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Sarah T has an exquisite and detailed knowledge of both the travel market and the destinations we discussed (many). Her sensible, honest and friendly approach combined with a strong customer focus and relentless attention to detail ensured the services she provided us must surely be the best available. It was a real pleasure dealing with Sarah and everybody I interacted with at Norad; if the airline and hotel staff can replicate this, our holiday will be nothing short of incredible. Thank you for all your hard work and effort!
Date of experience : November 20, 2019
Absolutely fabulous service from Sarah…
Absolutely fabulous service from Sarah T at Norad. Attention to every detail of our holiday was top notch. This was our first time using NORAD and it was quite a big trip. We will definitely be using them again
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The Norad team work as one and provide excellent advice and recommendations. We have been using Joe and the team for a few years now and have never disappointed in their selection of holidays or their service.
Date of experience : May 20, 2019
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Very good personal relationship with the Leisure Travel Manager has ensured consistently good service for both world wide and European travel. Great advantage to be able to present skeleton ideas and then work them up into a comprehensive schedule incorporating both client and Norad input and advice. A very sound knowledge of the travel industry sources of information has ensured that some testing travel requirements have come together to produce excellent experiences. Strongly recommended.
Date of experience : September 17, 2019
Have used our loccal Norad travel agent many times
Have used our loccal Norad travel agent many times , and have had excellent service every time , Joe and staff know us well and always tailor the holiday to suit our needs , never disappointed , will always use Norad in the future .
Date of experience : April 11, 2019
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Excellent, individualised customer care - Joe and Mel understood exactly what I was looking for and found it. Nothing was too much trouble.
Date of experience : July 09, 2019
Excellent service by Sarah T
Excellent service by Sarah T. Just deciding the next adventure for Sarah to book for us.
Date of experience : October 31, 2019
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Me and my family have been using Sarah Tichaceck for years and she always provides a high quality exceptional service. Every trip I have booked through Norad has always been exceptional every single detail of your trip is carefully planned to accommodate your needs and wishes. I will always continue to use Norad for all my future adventures !
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We would thoroughly recommend Norad Gloucester, we have used them to book our last four holidays & each time they have been very helpful & knowledgable. The staff are very friendly & will spend the time to go through all the details on a one to one basis. They were also keen to know how the holiday went on our return, ringing us to enquire which was a very courteous thing to do.
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We have used Norad Travel for the last…
We have used Norad Travel for the last 10 years or so and we can honestly say that every hoiiday they have organised for us has been perfect. Every flight, connection, transfer, hotel has always been as they said it would.Nothing was too much trouble and we were always given alternatives and other options. A big thumbs up and especially to Sarah at the Liss branch.
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Sarah Tichaceck from NORAD Travel has yet again found us a fabulous holiday. We went to Sorrento and stayed in a beautiful hotel, the flights were all arranged by Sarah all without a hitch. This is one of many holidays we have booked with Sarah and wouldn’t dream of booking one without her now - thank you !
Date of experience : 11 August 2023
Travel at its best
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Date of experience : 03 September 2019
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To be honest we have used NORAD a couple of times and had great holidays but this last one did not live up to our expectations. Unfortunately we did not get the standard of hotel we requested but trusted the girls in the office for their advice. The area was lovely but the hotel although ok was not up to our usual standard. Would only use NORAD again when Joe is in the office!
Date of experience : 17 June 2019
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Hi Chris, Thank you for your feedback, we were sorry to hear that you didn't receive the usual high standard of service you have received before when booking at Norad Travel, Gloucester. Our staff always endeavour to find the best accommodation options available to each guests requirements. Sometimes budget, location, timing and availability can affect this. We are glad you enjoyed the location of your holiday and will take on board your comments regarding the quality of your hotel. Luke Judd Marketing Manager Norad Travel
Excellent Service!
Sarah T has an exquisite and detailed knowledge of both the travel market and the destinations we discussed (many). Her sensible, honest and friendly approach combined with a strong customer focus and relentless attention to detail ensured the services she provided us must surely be the best available. It was a real pleasure dealing with Sarah and everybody I interacted with at Norad; if the airline and hotel staff can replicate this, our holiday will be nothing short of incredible. Thank you for all your hard work and effort!
Date of experience : 20 November 2019
Absolutely fabulous service from Sarah…
Absolutely fabulous service from Sarah T at Norad. Attention to every detail of our holiday was top notch. This was our first time using NORAD and it was quite a big trip. We will definitely be using them again
Date of experience : 10 September 2019
The Norad team work as one
The Norad team work as one and provide excellent advice and recommendations. We have been using Joe and the team for a few years now and have never disappointed in their selection of holidays or their service.
Date of experience : 20 May 2019
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Very good personal relationship with the Leisure Travel Manager has ensured consistently good service for both world wide and European travel. Great advantage to be able to present skeleton ideas and then work them up into a comprehensive schedule incorporating both client and Norad input and advice. A very sound knowledge of the travel industry sources of information has ensured that some testing travel requirements have come together to produce excellent experiences. Strongly recommended.
Date of experience : 17 September 2019
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