Thomas Cook brand poised for relaunch next year by Chinese owner

A woman standing outside a closed Thomas Cook travel agents store near Manchester, Britain in October. - Reuters

HONG KONG: Thomas Cook is set to be relaunched by its Chinese owner, who plans to use the 178-year-old British tour operator’s brand on a travel platform targeting European customers.

Fosun Tourism Group, the Shanghai-based company that bought Thomas Cook’s trademark following its dramatic collapse in September, will debut the platform in the first half of next year, according to a person familiar with the plans.