RACQ announces purchase of 50% stake in TicketMates

02 February 2017

RACQ, a BCCM member, has taken a 50% share in TicketMates, one of Queensland’s largest entertainment ticket retailers.

RACQ Group CEO Ian Gillespie explained that the purchase was part of an ongoing diversification strategy to bring more benefits to members of the mutual.

RACQ is already Australia’s largest reseller of movie tickets. Members of the mutual will now have more opportunities to save on ticket purchases.

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