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Tour Operators

Travel Experiences in Demand: Survey of 18,000 Travelers Reveals Preferences

A massive survey of 18,000 travelers worldwide suggests that 2024 is shaping up to be a year when tours, activities, and experiences are decisive. Now if only marketers will catch up to reality.

Selene Brophy | 6 months ago

Startups

Mindtrip Raises $7 Million for AI Trip Planner: Startup Funding Roundup

AI trip planners, alternative jet fuel, the metaverse, next-generation chargers for airline passengers: There is a big variety of travel tech startups raising money lately.

Justin Dawes | 8 months ago

Tour Operators

The Complexities of the Tour Operator Supply Chain: A Guide

Breaking down the tour operator supply chain reveals interesting insights about why some tour operators succeed — and others don't — and how so many seemingly different companies all fit together under one big tent.

Seth Borko | 3 years ago

Business Travel

Tour Operators’ Pain Seen Through UK Businesses Suffering ‘3 Winters in a Year’

A no-show summer and the residual impact of the pandemic has dealt the independent tour operating sector a blow it simply wasn't prepared for.

Matthew Parsons, Skift | 4 years ago

Business Travel

TUI Group’s Switch From Tour Operator to Hotel and Cruise Line Is Paying Off

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.

Patrick Whyte, Skift | 6 years ago

Online Travel

TUI Travel has sunnier earnings forecast because of extended wintry weather

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.

Richard Weiss, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Online Travel

TUI Travel tilts away from travel agents with strong online sales

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.

Rebecca Clancy, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago

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