French hotel booking platform CDS Groupe has acquired Germany-based hotel specialist Corporates Rates Club (CRC) as part of its expansion plans in Europe.
hristoph Carnier is to continue in his role as president of German travel management association VDR. Carnier, who has been VDR president for three years, will stay in post following a vote at the association’s annual general meeting in Cologne on Tuesday (3 May). Meanwhile Inge Pirner has been re-elected as VDR’s vice-president.