APA takes control of Geocenter

Written By: Katie Allen Publication Date: Wed, 30/03/2011 - 15:13 APA Publications will take over management control of sister company GeoCenter International from Friday [1st April]. The company, which publishes Insight and Berlitz Travel and Language, and travel distributor GeoCenter are both owned by Germany-based Langenscheidt Publishers. As a result, Ian MacDonald’s position of sales and marketing director for GeoCenter International will become redundant. read more Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

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