The Dutch Competition Authority clears merger of rival tour operators (Sunweb / Corendon)

Dutch tour operator Sunweb is allowed to acquire rival operator Corendon* The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has cleared the acquisition of Dutch tour operator Corendon by rival operator Sunweb. ACM has looked at the competitive landscape with respect to beach holidays along the Mediterranean coast, in particular the so-called package tours, as both operators offer such package tours. ACM has come to the conclusion that, after the acquisition, sufficient competition will remain on