WHA was pleased to support Mobeus Equity Partners LLP with their £15.2m investment in long-haul escorted tours specialist, Distant Journeys, by way of facilitating the necessary regulatory approvals. Distant Journeys is an award-winning tour operator that is renowned for its exceptional customer service and unforgettable travel experiences. The investment from Mobeus, which already has extensive…
It was a pleasure assisting Holidays Extras in their acquisition of Future Generation Services (FGS), a top-notch self-service technology specialist. Simon Hagger, Leigh Wood and Oliver Ashford are a professional and vibrant team and we enjoyed working with them every step of the way! Here at WHA Corporate Finance, we’re all about tailoring solutions…
WHA was pleased to support Risk Capital Partners with their investment in specialist tour operator, Simpson Travel, by way of regulatory due diligence and facilitating the necessary regulatory approvals. Simpson Travel is a highly respected tour operator that is renowned for its exceptional customer service and product offering. The investment from Risk Capital Partners,…
Amidst much anticipation Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Government’s Budget ahead of next year’s likely general election. Speculation that the Chancellor would include some significant announcements proved correct. Citing the positive progress the Government has made, the Chancellor announced that the UK economy is beginning to turn a corner — lower inflation levels being the…
We are close to the end of a year that has been much more stable both politically and economically than the last. Inflation is coming under control, although challenges remain for many. Although we are heading towards a new calendar year, the tax year continues. You will still have three key months in which to…
WHA was very pleased to support Halsbury Travel Group (‘Halsbury’) with their strategic acquisition of Ski and Educational specialist, IBT Travel (‘IBT’), helping to facilitate the required regulatory approvals. Halsbury is a leading school tour operator and the strategic acquisition of IBT provides exciting opportunities for the new enlarged Group, including an expanded product…
Under the possibility of a potential election date next year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement, a key note achievement of which was the continuing falling rate of inflation based on the latest forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility. Against the background of a seemingly recovering UK economy, the Chancellor delivered a “no…
Chris Photi, Head of Travel and Leisure at WHA has had an article published in Travel Weekly, which analyses how the new Abta bonding rules should benefit it’s members, revised after a backlash from the industry over toughened bond requirements. Please click the link below to view this article: New Abta bonding rules should…
WHA were delighted to receive the Silver Award for AITO Business Partner of the Year at yesterday’s AITO AGM. It is a professional delight for us to be a business partner of a Trade Association like AITO who really puts its member’s first and specifically looks after and has real SME representation. While WHA have…
UK likely to avoid recession amidst announcement of tax reliefs The Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Spring Budget to Parliament today. In doing so, it seemed he was not only hoping to shake off the unpredictability of his predecessors, but to establish stability — and indeed growth — within the UK economy.…
