XL Turners acquires Grindrod travel unit

XL Turners Travel has acquired Grindrod Travel’s corporate travel division as part of its strategic growth plan.

The acquisition followed Grindrod Group’s decision to dispose of its non-core assets and focus on its port and logistics businesses, XL Turners Travel said in a statement.

Key Grindrod staff have joined the Turners team. Clients of both companies will benefit from enhanced corporate travel services, greater operational capacity and a wider range of experienced travel specialists.

“It is a good fit, as both companies are well established in the travel industry and share a strong corporate culture,” said Linda Edwards, MD of XL Turners Travel.