Which holiday company did BBC's Dragons' Den investor Deborah Meaden acquire in 1999?

Deborah Meaden acquired Weststar Holidays in 1999.

Meaden is a British businessperson and television investor who built much of her career in leisure and tourism. Weststar Holidays was a family holiday business, and its acquisition formed an important part of Meaden's rise in the travel sector.

Before becoming a dragon, Meaden had already worked in several businesses, including a ceramics company and a family-run leisure enterprise. Her television profile grew after she joined BBC's Dragons' Den, where she became known for investing in consumer, retail and service businesses.

Weststar Holidays can be confused with large travel brands such as Thomas Cook or TUI, but it was a separate company. The acquisition date is also distinct from Meaden's later television appearances and should not be mistaken for the year she joined the Dragons' Den panel.