Zambia Philately: Eagle Travel Ltd

Eagle Travel Ltd was a tour operator and travel agent. The head office was located in Findeco House, Cairo Road, Lusaka. They had branches in Chingola, Kabwe, Kitwe, Livingstone, Luanshya, Mufulira and Ndola.

Eagle Agency was the travel division of Consumer Buying Corporation of Zambia Ltd (Z.C.B.C.). In 1971 it was acquired by a new company which was jointly owned by INDECO Trading Ltd (holding a 51% interest) and Booker McConnell Ltd, London (holding a 49% interest). Booker McConnell managed the company.

By 1980, INDECO’s holdings were transferred to Zambia Tourism and Travel Corporation.

References
  • Economic Report (1978)
  • Marchés tropicaux et méditerranéens Volumes 26-27 (1971)
  • The Central and East African Directory (1979)
  • Standard Bank Review (1971)