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Wheelers sell remaining share in Lonely Planet

Tuesday, 22 February 2011    Books+Publishing
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As reported by the Weekly Book Newsletter last week, Lonely Planet founders Maureen and Tony Wheeler have sold their remaining 25% stake in the guidebook business to BBC Worldwide. Crikey reported the news last Friday after the Wheelers informed staff of their decision at Lonely Planet's Melbourne office that afternoon.BBC Worldwide confirmed...

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