Articles tagged “tui travel”

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

Tourism

Greece poised for tourism comeback supported by price-conscious Europeans

Several more tourists is all it takes to declare Greek tourism is on the rebound and its relatively nearby beaches and warm weather are attractive and affordable alternative for sun-deprived Europeans.

Michelle Martin and Victoria Bryan, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

Online Travel

TUI Travel makes a bet on tour services with Isango buy

TUI Travel's acquisition of Isango puts a focus on tours and activities, although observers question whether Isango will get new life or whether it will get lost in the relatively clunky TUI Travel machine.

Dennis Schaal, Skift | 11 years ago

Cruises

5 crew dead in Thomson Cruises safety drill accident

Patricia Laya, Bloomberg | 11 years ago

SkiftX

Travel group TUI listens to investors and drops plans of merging with its UK company

The speculation of a merger between the German and UK brands boosted TUI on the stock market, but negative investor feedback has brought the struggling parent company back to the drawing board.

Benedikt Kammel, Bloomberg | 11 years ago