BCD Travel was founded on January 3, 2006, when BCD Holdings N.V. announced its decision to purchase TQ3 Travel Solutions Management Holding GmbH and a majority interest in The Travel Company.These two companies were combined with WorldTravel BTI under one ownership to form BCD Travel. The company formally began trading under its new brand on March 31, 2006.
Timeline
2006
| January 3 |
BCD Holdings N.V. (parent company of WorldTravel BTI) and Hogg Robinson plc dissolve BTI joint venture.
TUI AG (parent company of TQ3 Travel Solutions Management Holding GmbH) and Navigant International dissolve TQ3 Travel Solutions joint venture
BCD Holdings N.V. announces purchase of TQ3 Travel Solutions Management Holding GmbH and majority ownership in The Travel Company
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| March 14 |
BCD Travel is announced as new name of united company, now the third largest global travel management company |
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| March 31 |
Regulatory approval and sales transactions are concluded.
BCD Travel begins trading under one name around the world
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