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Platinum Equity becomes final bidder for Wyndham Worldwide’s European vacation rentals business

The deal, valued at around $1bn, will see Platinum acquire several prominent travel brands including Hoseasons, Cottages.com and James Villa Holidays. The company offers vacations at over 30,000 holiday properties in the UK alone.

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