Kaye Wiggins, Bloomberg
Given Johan Lundgren's experience working at tour operator TUI, it's no surprise to see him make a move into vacations. Up until fairly recently it was an untapped area for low-cost airlines, but many have now woken up to the financial benefits of packaging up flights and hotels.
9 months ago
Patrick Whyte, Skift
TUI Group has used proceeds from sales to invest in hotels and cruise ships. This asset-heavy approach has its risks, but it does give the company more control.
1 year ago
John O'Ceallaigh, Daily Telegraph
At $9,009 per day for 111 days, this tour highlights the plight of endangered species around the world. Some nice publicity for the tour operator, Natural World Safaris, and for the cause it's promoting.
5 years ago
Richard Weiss, Bloomberg
A company such as Thomas Cook can often get to profitability by gutting offices, and trimming the ranks of employees and other expenses, but in the end, what will the company look like?
6 years ago
Richard Weiss, Bloomberg
The European tour operator is reducing its retail operations and trying to solicit more online bookings. Sometimes the business climate for TUI Travel seems colder and damper than a British winter.
6 years ago
Rebecca Clancy, The Daily Telegraph
The world's largest tour operator is pushing an online strategy and establishing direct relationships with consumers, meaning traditional travel agents are increasingly getting cut out of the picture. TUI Travel's online business now stands at 40% in the UK, and the company hopes to achieve that mark globally.
6 years ago