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Hays Travel acquires 35% stake in Ocean Holidays to clear £10m in loan notes

The investment enables Ocean Holidays to repay high-interest convertible debt ahead of schedule, removing external liabilities. The US travel specialist, now part of the Hays Independence Group, plans to reinvest in trade growth.

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