Fusion & Acquisition

🚀 SkyDrive, a Japanese eVTOL manufacturer, raised 8.3 billion yen (€48 million) in a pre-series D round led by MUFG Bank. Strategic investors include Suzuki Motor Corporation and JR East and JR Kyushu railway companies. By February 2025, they secured G-1 certification from Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau for their three-seat SD-05 model. The funds will enhance development teams, testing infrastructure, and certification processes. Over 380 pre-orders are made across seven countries, aiming to revolutionize urban mobility.

💸 ECG's acquisition of Alannia adds nearly 1,000 accommodation units and 1,600 sites to its portfolio, expanding to 13 European countries and over 450 destinations. Alannia, founded in 1997, grew significantly post-2018 with Corpfin Capital, quadrupling revenues. Alannia operates five resorts, including new Costa Dorada properties, known for award-winning outdoor hospitality. ECG executives Sébastien Manceau and Philippe de Trémiolles emphasize strengthening their Spanish market presence. The deal, advised by KPMG and Garrigues, also excites Alannia's CEO, Fernando Garijo.

🏖 European Camping Group (ECG) recently acquired Alannia, Spain's leading high-end camping-resort operator, expanding its portfolio with nearly 1,000 accommodation units and 1,600 additional pitches. Founded in 1997 in Alicante, Alannia includes five major resorts, with three on Costa Dorada, enhancing ECG's presence in 13 European countries. This acquisition strengthens ECG's strategic position in Spain, with plans for further resort development alongside Alannia's team.

💰 ATLAND's acquisition of Keys REIM boosts its assets under management to over €5 billion and adds more than 3,500 professional clients, each investing over €100,000 per product. With expanded presence in six European countries, including Luxembourg, ATLAND aims to enhance its pan-European investment strategies. The acquisition integrates Keys REIM's expertise in hospitality and evergreen funds, while nearly 20 Keys REIM employees join ATLAND to optimize fund management and support functions.

🌏 TWAI, an American distribution specialist, acquired Australia's Travello to boost its presence in Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, with Travello founded in 2014. The acquisition will integrate Travello’s services into TWAI’s APIs and payment platform. Travello, which raised €12.5 million in 2022, serves markets beyond flights and accommodations, expanding into experiences and activities. The deal's financial details remain undisclosed.

📰 Septeo acquires Misterbooking, serving 4,000+ hotels, enhancing its PMS offerings. Jet2.com partners with Kyte to widen distribution across 75 destinations using 135 aircraft. From June 24, 2025, ANA and Trip.com extend NDC coverage to 12 new markets. Wego and ONMT launch a MENA-targeted Moroccan campaign. D-EDGE introduces a direct booking engine for hotels. Revenue Analytics acquires Climber, expanding to 10,000 hotels globally. JetBlue launches real-time baggage tracking. Affluences acquires Hurikat, boosting its platform's reach to 2 million visitors monthly.

🌐 Alibaba plans to integrate Fliggy, a Chinese online travel agency, with its e-commerce division, as announced in a recent email to employees. CEOs Fan Yu of Ele.me and Zhuang Zhuoran of Fliggy will report to Jiang Fan. This move aims to enhance synergies between consumer-focused subsidiaries, potentially creating a one-stop-shop platform. The restructuring aligns with Alibaba's focus on AI and cloud capabilities while addressing competition in e-commerce. Eddie Wu YongMing emphasizes optimizing business models for richer consumer experiences.

💰 Le 20 juin 2025, Pandox Ireland DAC a acquis 1,698,112 actions de Dalata Hotel Group à 6,30 € chacune, représentant 0,8% du capital. Auparavant, le 2 juin, une offre de 6,05 € par action avait été rejetée par Dalata. Le Consortium Pandox détient désormais 9,6% du capital, mais n'a pas fait d'offre formelle supplémentaire. Dalata continue ses discussions pour une vente potentielle. Une décision est attendue avant le 15 juillet 2025.

✈ Southwest Airlines: June 2025, equips its entire Boeing 737 fleet with Honeywell SmartRunway and SmartLanding software, enhancing runway safety with advanced alerts. Over 700 aircraft are equipped, preventing runway incidents. Next-gen SURF-A system, using GPS and ADS-B, to be certified in 2026. Honeywell, founded in 1906, has long partnered with Southwest, which first adopted Honeywell cockpit systems for its 737 MAX in 2015. Andrew Watterson emphasizes safety at Southwest.

🏠 En 2025, Siblu a élargi sa présence en Europe en acquérant huit villages; six en Belgique, un en Allemagne et un aux Pays-Bas, consolidant ainsi sa position sur le marché des villages de loisirs. Siblu propose des maisons mobiles abordables avec des services haut de gamme, séduisant ceux à la recherche de confort et d'une communauté forte. Les villages sont actifs plus de 270 jours par an et incluent une nouvelle propriété de 60 hectares près de Hambourg.