https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/tui/ Tui News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:18:35+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-takes-action-as-accessibility-concerns-keep-a-third-of-travellers-groun/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-takes-action-as-accessibility-concerns-keep-a-third-of-travellers-groun/ Nearly a third (32%) of people have avoided travelling due to accessibility concerns, according to new insights from TUI, that reveal the most common barriers include a lack of sensory-friendly spaces, poorly designed facilities, and limited wheelchair access. The findings also show that two-thirds (66%) of respondents believe travel challenges are an expected part of life for people with disabilities while 27% feel the UK isn’t doing enough to support disabled and neurodivergent individuals to access travel equally. From inaccessible booking systems to long waits at airports, inadequate support from airline and hotel staff, and unsuitable lifts, the frustrations are widespread. Fri, 10 Oct 2025 06:13:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-boosts-capacity-at-cardiff-airport-for-summer-26/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-boosts-capacity-at-cardiff-airport-for-summer-26/ TUI has announced a further major expansion at Cardiff Airport with new routes added to its flying programme, as well as boosted frequency to some of the most popular holiday destinations for Welsh travellers. The additional capacity gives holidaymakers even more choice and flexibility for a summer getaway from their local airport. Tue, 06 May 2025 05:38:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viral-social-media-post-drives-three-figure-increase-in-world-cruise-sales/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/viral-social-media-post-drives-three-figure-increase-in-world-cruise-sales/ Following a cruise expert conference and training collaboration between P&O Cruises and TUI, along with viral social media posts, TUI stores have seen a 400% increase in bookings on P&O Cruises world cruise sailings. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 07:32:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-debuts-new-features-and-refurbishments-on-marella-discovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-debuts-new-features-and-refurbishments-on-marella-discovery/ Marella Cruises has introduced its first immersive interactive gaming experience, Play Wall, aboard Marella Discovery 2. Play Wall is a complimentary activity available to guests who can reserve their spot through the onboard kiosk or via the Navigate app. Additionally, 370 cabins have been refurbished and have been unveiled. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:19:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-teams-up-with-married-at-first-sight-uk-to-take-love-to-new-heights/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-teams-up-with-married-at-first-sight-uk-to-take-love-to-new-heights/ Global leisure and travel company TUI is the sponsorship partner for Married at First Sight UK series four, which returns to UK screens later this summer. The strategic partnership provides the leading package holiday provider a unique opportunity to connect with a committed and engaged Married at First Sight UK audience. TUI will be featured on the hit reality show on E4 and Channel 4 streaming, and across E4 and the show’s own social channels, as well as MAFS UK content on Channel 4’s YouTube. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 07:26:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-of-new-tui-crew-ready-to-take-to-the-skies-for-summer-2024/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hundreds-of-new-tui-crew-ready-to-take-to-the-skies-for-summer-2024/ After six weeks and hundreds of hours of training, 443 new cabin crew have earned their wings and are preparing to take to the skies in the coming weeks as TUI gears up for Summer 2024.  With 130 new pilots too, TUI UK&I customers can look forward to being looked after by a team of more than 4250 dedicated airline crew flying them to 59 destinations from 23 regional airports. Wed, 19 Jun 2024 06:35:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-launches-new-sports-packages/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-launches-new-sports-packages/ TUI has developed and launched specialist package holidays created exclusively for the TUI Palma Marathon Mallorca, taking place on 20th October 2024. The range of curated and customisable package options including flights, accommodation, transfers and race registration, are now available on the TUI website, TUI App in our retail stores and via our independent travel agent partners. Fri, 03 May 2024 08:17:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/is-there-a-new-breed-of-holidaymaker-more-inclined-to-fly-and-flourish-than/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/is-there-a-new-breed-of-holidaymaker-more-inclined-to-fly-and-flourish-than/ Whilst many of us just want a ‘fly and flop’ holiday, research suggests the emergence of a new kind of traveller who wants to ‘fly and flourish’, using holiday time for cultural discovery and to become their ‘best selves’. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:03:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-launches-biggest-tours-program-for-summer-2025/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-launches-biggest-tours-program-for-summer-2025/ The leading global leisure and travel company has launched its biggest ever tours program for summer 2025, with 56 TUI Tours on offer, including new tours in destinations such as Kenya and Crete. Sat, 23 Dec 2023 14:55:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-group-expands-tech-capabilities-with-new-digital-hub-porto-in-portugal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-group-expands-tech-capabilities-with-new-digital-hub-porto-in-portugal/ Delivery and quality of new digital products and services are key for transformation into global digital travel and leisure platform company Wed, 04 Oct 2023 07:12:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-becomes-first-uk-tour-operator-to-offer-british-sign-language-interpret/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-becomes-first-uk-tour-operator-to-offer-british-sign-language-interpret/ Leading travel and leisure company, TUI, has joined forces with SignLive to be the first UK tour operator to give customers the option to have their conversations with the travel firm interpreted into British Sign Language (BSL). Wed, 20 Sep 2023 07:44:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-responds-to-growing-demand-with-expanded-winter-season-in-turkey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-responds-to-growing-demand-with-expanded-winter-season-in-turkey/ TUI is expanding the season in Turkey. Turkey is one of the most popular holiday destinations for TUI guests from all markets. 1.9 million guests travelled to Turkey with TUI in 2022. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 07:29:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-announces-ant-dec-as-their-happiness-ambassadors/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-announces-ant-dec-as-their-happiness-ambassadors/ TUI UK has appointed the nation’s favourite duo, Ant & Dec to bring holiday inspired fun and smiles to Brits. The Geordie pair will share their mischievous plans as they define their new roles as TUI’s ‘Happiness Ambassadors’. Sat, 01 Jul 2023 07:57:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-expands-the-number-of-hotels-with-the-green-fair-label-by-nearly-50/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-expands-the-number-of-hotels-with-the-green-fair-label-by-nearly-50/ TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism businesses, has increased the number of ‘Green & Fair’ labelled hotels on offer to customers to 997, an increase of nearly 50%. Mon, 12 Jun 2023 05:41:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-aage-duenhaupt-director-communications-tui/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/iata-agm-2023-aage-duenhaupt-director-communications-tui/ Mon, 05 Jun 2023 13:40:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-launches-biggest-ever-summer-programme-for-summer-2024-with-1.1-million/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-launches-biggest-ever-summer-programme-for-summer-2024-with-1.1-million/ TUI, the leading global travel and leisure company, has added a further 1.1 million flight seats for UK holidaymakers departing in summer 2024. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 07:45:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riu-hotels-receives-32-tui-top-quality-2022-awards/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/riu-hotels-receives-32-tui-top-quality-2022-awards/ A total of 32 hotels from the RIU Hotels & Resorts chain have been presented with the TUI Top Quality award by the leading global tourism group TUI. These RIU establishments are located in ten different countries: Cape Verde (2), United Arab Emirates (1), the United States (1), Spain (19), the Maldives (2), Mexico (2), Morocco (1), Portugal (1), Sri Lanka (1) and Tanzania (2). Tue, 11 Apr 2023 06:16:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mini-mes-to-the-rescue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/mini-mes-to-the-rescue/ TUI LAUNCH TUI PADDLING POOL AND TUI SANDCASTLE STORES PUTTING KIDS IN THE BOOKING SEAT TO SPARK NEW HOLIDAY IDEAS Tue, 04 Apr 2023 06:42:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/five-new-tui-blue-hotels-in-popular-uk-holiday-destinations-for-summer-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/five-new-tui-blue-hotels-in-popular-uk-holiday-destinations-for-summer-2023/ TUI’s leisure hotel brand, TUI BLUE, adds five new hotels for UK holidaymakers this summer in favourite short, mid and long haul destinations Menorca, Majorca, Cyprus, Egypt and Thailand Tue, 21 Mar 2023 07:41:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-launches-biggest-ever-winter-programme-with-150000-more-seats/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-launches-biggest-ever-winter-programme-with-150000-more-seats/ 150,000 seats added for popular winter sun destinations including Egypt, Cape Verde, Morocco and Tunisia – making it TUI UK’s biggest ever winter programme. Nine new flights to destinations flying from popular UK airports. 14 extra flights added to meet demand for school holiday periods. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 06:32:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-marella-voyager-menus-set-to-tantalise-tastebuds-this-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-marella-voyager-menus-set-to-tantalise-tastebuds-this-spring/ The much-anticipated arrival of Marella Cruises’ newest ship to its fleet, Marella Voyager, is set to tantalise tastebuds with the introduction of more than 150 incredible and unique dishes while guests sail to some of Europe’s top destinations. Mon, 20 Feb 2023 09:31:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-group-appoints-new-cio-to-lead-digital-transformation-efforts/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-group-appoints-new-cio-to-lead-digital-transformation-efforts/ Digital transformation continues to be a top priority for TUI Group. Due to this special importance, CEO Sebastian Ebel had already assumed overall responsibility for IT on the Executive Board as of 1 October 2022. Wed, 11 Jan 2023 06:04:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-care-foundation-tracks-sea-turtles-journey-across-the-mediterranean-wit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-care-foundation-tracks-sea-turtles-journey-across-the-mediterranean-wit/ Together with Turkish NGO Dekamer, the TUI Care Foundation is tracking the journey of two sea turtles across the Mediterranean Sea with a GPS transmitter in order to receive vital information about their feeding sites and migration routes, which helps to safeguard their habitats. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 09:11:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-honours-its-travel-industry-partners-in-the-lapland/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-honours-its-travel-industry-partners-in-the-lapland/ TUI honours its travel industry partners in the Lapland by naming its new Boeing 737-8 airplane Rovaniemi Wed, 07 Dec 2022 13:22:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christmas-in-lapland-is-back-and-bigger-than-ever/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/christmas-in-lapland-is-back-and-bigger-than-ever/ TUI, the UK’s largest travel company, started its biggest Lapland programme last Wednesday, with more Christmas joy than ever. Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:34:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2023-surge-in-uk-flights-to-mallorca/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/2023-surge-in-uk-flights-to-mallorca/ British airlines have recently announced that they will increase flights to the Balearics, and more specifically to Mallorca, by up to 19 % in the coming summer season. Mon, 07 Nov 2022 11:09:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-uk-drives-forward-expansion-to-its-city-break-collection/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-uk-drives-forward-expansion-to-its-city-break-collection/ TUI has significantly increased its city break portfolio from 121 hotels in five cities to 3,400 hotels in 48 cities over the past 18 months, with the ambition to offer 4000+ hotels across 60 cities, by the end of 2022. Fri, 28 Oct 2022 07:32:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-to-expand-flight-hotel-and-cruise-capacity-in-barbados/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-to-expand-flight-hotel-and-cruise-capacity-in-barbados/ Tui will up its flight capacity to Barbados this winter, as well as homeporting two of its largest cruise ships in the Caribbean island and adding more partner hotels. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 18:15:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-care-foundation-and-green-phenix-launch-curacao-waste-upcycling-program/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-care-foundation-and-green-phenix-launch-curacao-waste-upcycling-program/ Plastic waste and pollution is a challenging issue on Curacao. The island has more plastic waste than can currently be managed and an overburdened landfill site is expected to reach capacity by 2025. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:00:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-offering-more-holidays-to-turkey/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-offering-more-holidays-to-turkey/ With its summer season to Turkey officially underway, TUI has raised capacity to over 1.5 million guests from its 13 source markets. Around one million them will be holidaying across the resorts in Antalya and around 500,000 in Izmir, Bodrum and Dalaman. Mon, 18 Apr 2022 10:30:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkey-set-for-summer-tui-boost/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/turkey-set-for-summer-tui-boost/ TUI plans to bring around 1.5 million customers to Turkey this summer – increasing its capacity across all markets compared to 2019 levels. One million of these customers will be travelling to Antalya and as a key destination to TUI’s growth strategy, it’s naming one of its newest aircraft Antalya. Tue, 05 Apr 2022 12:49:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-river-cruises-introduces-new-vessel-to-fleet/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-river-cruises-introduces-new-vessel-to-fleet/ TUI has introduced the third and final ship to join its TUI River Cruises fleet, TUI Isla Tue, 05 Apr 2022 11:43:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-welcomes-bio-fuel-powered-737-max-delivery-flight/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-welcomes-bio-fuel-powered-737-max-delivery-flight/ As IATA calls for the use of more sustainable aviation fuel, TUI has welcomed the first ever 737 MAX delivery flight on bio jet fuel. The move is an important part of TUI’s commitment to the future of sustainable aviation. Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:08:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/job-losses-expected-as-tui-uk-pulls-out-of-coventry/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/job-losses-expected-as-tui-uk-pulls-out-of-coventry/ TUI UK & Ireland, which operates holiday brands Thomson and First Choice, has announced the decision to close its Coventry office by December 2015. The company also confirmed it has entered into a consultation process with staff based at the office as it announces proposals regarding the future operating model of its contact centres, which includes the relocation of roles to other UK sites. Fri, 26 Sep 2014 08:58:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-ag-thrashes-out-details-of-tui-travel-takeover/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-ag-thrashes-out-details-of-tui-travel-takeover/ TUI AG has reached agreement on the terms of a recommended all-share nil-premium merger of TUI Travel and TUI AG, which is to be implemented by way of a scheme of arrangement of TUI Travel. Under the merger, TUI Travel Shareholders (other than TUI AG and certain connected parties) will receive 0.399 New TUI AG Shares for each TUI Travel Share held by them at the scheme record time. Mon, 15 Sep 2014 14:59:21 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-uk-to-consult-on-cuts-at-thomson-and-first-choice/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-uk-to-consult-on-cuts-at-thomson-and-first-choice/ Thomson and First Choice-operator TUI UK & Ireland has said it will consult with staff over possible cuts to hours. The travel agent giant has said it will reduce opening hours at its retail outlets as it continues to see more booking shift online. Thu, 04 Sep 2014 14:08:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-and-tui-travel-finally-reveal-merger-plans/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-and-tui-travel-finally-reveal-merger-plans/ German travel agent Tui and its UK subsidiary, Tui Travel, have revealed plans to merge following years of speculation about such a deal. In a statement earlier, the firms said the deal would deliver a number of benefits, including £36 million of cost savings a year. Fri, 27 Jun 2014 15:18:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-plc-launches-investor-relations-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-plc-launches-investor-relations-app/ TUI Travel PLC, one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies, has announced the launch of its new investor relations app. This one-stop-shop puts TUI Travel into the palm of your hand and includes all the latest news and information from the Group in an easy to use way. Fri, 09 May 2014 09:21:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-chief-talks-tourism-with-jamaican-prime-minister/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-chief-talks-tourism-with-jamaican-prime-minister/ Peter Long, chief executive of TUI Travel, has met with Portia Simpson-Miller, prime minister of Jamaica, earlier while on a trip to the island to celebrate the opening of the Sensatori Jamaica resort, and discussed with her the role of TUI Travel in the future of Jamaica’s tourism. Thomson, part of TUI UK & Ireland, now operates more flights to Jamaica than any other European Airline. Tue, 29 Apr 2014 08:23:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/robb-to-take-up-digital-marketing-director-roll-at-tui-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/robb-to-take-up-digital-marketing-director-roll-at-tui-travel/ TUI Travel’s Mainstream Sector has appointed Dan Robb as its digital marketing director. This is a new role within the sector and Robb will join the Group on July 1st. He has worked at Google for the last nine years where he has led the development and growth of Google’s Travel team. Wed, 09 Apr 2014 06:26:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-in-environmental-focus/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-in-environmental-focus/ TUI Travel has exceeded its latest and most stretching airline carbon reduction target of 9% by 2015 on a 2008 baseline. Across its six airlines, the Group has reduced its relative carbon emissions by 9.3% in 5 years, and a year before its Sustainable Holidays Plan concludes. Sun, 12 Jan 2014 11:29:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-boosted-by-return-of-package-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-boosted-by-return-of-package-holiday/ TUI Travel, the largest travel operator in Europe has reported a four per cent rise in revenue for the financial year ended September 30th, as more consumers opt for its package holidays. Revenue stood at £15.1 billion for the year, while underlying profits jumped 20 per cent to hit a record high of £589 million, according to its annual results. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 09:12:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-and-first-choice-to-bring-free-wi-fi-to-guests/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-and-first-choice-to-bring-free-wi-fi-to-guests/ Thomson and First Choice have confirmed they will provide Wi-Fi free of charge next summer across key hotel concepts. Customers staying in Thomson Sensatori, Couples, Family Resorts, Scene and Gold hotels, as well as First Choice Holiday Village, SplashWorld, Club Magic Life and SuneoClub resorts will be able to stay connected online during their stay without extra charges. Thu, 12 Dec 2013 06:34:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-boosts-dreamliner-commitment-with-further-orders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-boosts-dreamliner-commitment-with-further-orders/ Boeing and TUI Travel have completed an order for two 787-8 Dreamliners. The deal, worth $424 million at current list prices, extends TUI Travel’s 787 commitment to 15 airplanes. Thu, 14 Nov 2013 04:35:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-chief-in-greece-for-tourism-talks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-chief-in-greece-for-tourism-talks/ Peter Long, chief executive of TUI Travel, one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies, has met with the Greek prime minister Antonis Samaras to discuss the growth plans for the company in the country, one of its key destinations. “I would like to thank the prime minister for sharing his vision of tourism as one of the main economic engines in the Country and commend his strategy to accelerate the growth in this dynamic and high potential industry,” said Long. Mon, 21 Oct 2013 09:27:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tuis-peter-long-takes-up-charity-post/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tuis-peter-long-takes-up-charity-post/ Peter Long, Chief Executive of Europe’s largest leisure travel company, TUI Travel, has been appointed President of the Family Holiday Association charity. Thu, 03 Oct 2013 07:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-to-create-1500-tourism-jobs/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-to-create-1500-tourism-jobs/ TUI Travel has announced it has changed the way it recruits for the majority of its UK customer-facing roles making it easier for potential recruits to find, apply and join the Group. Due to the sheer diversity of jobs and opportunities across the company it has brought eight of its brands under one roof. Thu, 26 Sep 2013 07:10:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/changes-at-the-top-for-tui-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/changes-at-the-top-for-tui-uk/ TUI UK&I have announced that Fraser Ellacott, the current managing director of Thomson & Island Cruises, will join the UK&I board in the newly created position of customer operations director. Ellacott, who has been the managing director of Thomson & Island Cruises since 2011, will now be responsible for all customer facing areas including retail, financial services, contact centres, overseas holiday experience, commercial and ancillaries and the property portfolio.  Thu, 12 Sep 2013 06:34:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/western-union-extends-tui-uk-partnership/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/western-union-extends-tui-uk-partnership/ The Western Union Company and UK tour operator TUI UK & Ireland, home to the brands Thomson and First Choice, have announced a new five year contract to ensure Western Union’s money transfer services will continue to be available in travel shops across the UK. The deal sees TUI UK & Ireland and Western Union extend their successful ten year collaboration and means that holidaymakers, as well as many other customer groups, who need cash to be sent to them quickly by family or friends, can do so conveniently at a ‘Thomson featuring First Choice’ travel shop. Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:08:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-china-opens-its-shanghai-branch/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-china-opens-its-shanghai-branch/ TUI China officially opened its Shanghai branch, located in the CH International Tower, in Hongkou District, Shanghai. TUI China’s Shanghai branch will focus on providing professional services to Shanghai’s growing M.I.C.E. (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events) sector Sat, 07 Sep 2013 08:31:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tour-operators-pull-out-of-egypt-as-violence-escalates/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tour-operators-pull-out-of-egypt-as-violence-escalates/ TUI has said it will cancel all holidays purchase by German holidaymakers to Egypt until at least the middle of September. Escalating violence in the country following the removal of president Mohamed Morsi last month has prompted the move. Fri, 16 Aug 2013 15:26:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-teams-up-with-tui-for-indian-tourism-push/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/abu-dhabi-teams-up-with-tui-for-indian-tourism-push/ Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority and TUI have teamed up to stage a month long destination campaign in New Delhi to further bolster Indian visitor numbers to the emirate. It is the first large-scale consumer facing activation for TCA Abu Dhabi in the republic since opening its dedicated promotions office there early this year and reinforces the two organisations’ commitment to the Indian market - the largest overseas catchment for the emirate this year in terms of hotel guests. Fri, 16 Aug 2013 08:50:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-launches-suneoclub/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-launches-suneoclub/ TUI Travel has launched its first international group-wide unique concept: SuneoClub. This is the first concept that has been designed and developed by our experts across all the Mainstream source markets with international audiences in mind. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 09:18:35 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-chief-seeks-canary-islands-support/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-chief-seeks-canary-islands-support/ Peter Long, chief executive of TUI Travel, has called for greater support from the Canary Islands’ government. In a brief address at an event for tourism officials and partners earlier, Long said offering financial incentives to low-cost carriers created an un-level playing field and urged the government to treat all airlines equally. Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:54:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-tui-travel-app-puts-customer-centre-stage/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-tui-travel-app-puts-customer-centre-stage/ Peter Long, chief executive, TUI Travel, is putting mobile at the heart of customer relationships. In today’s economic climate, Long sees value as absolutely crucial to holidaymakers, with customer satisfaction underpinning everything the company does. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 10:09:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-launches-mythomson-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-launches-mythomson-app/ TUI Travel, a FTSE 100 company and owners of Thomson, is putting holiday planning in the palm of its holidaymakers’ hands as it rolls out the MyThomson app to all Thomson customers following a successful trial with travellers. During the trial more than 15,000 holidaymakers downloaded the app and their reviews have given it a four-star rating in the Apple App Store – as well as a spot in the Top 20 most popular travel apps. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:26:27 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-trading-buoys-tui-travel-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/strong-trading-buoys-tui-travel-in-uk/ TUI Travel has reported a nine per cent increase in bookings at its UK operations as poor winter weather drives Brits to book holidays earlier. TUI also reported higher margins on those holidays which were booked, with momentum also carried into the summer season. Wed, 27 Mar 2013 12:16:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frenzel-to-step-down-from-tui-travel-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frenzel-to-step-down-from-tui-travel-next-month/ TUI Travel chairman Michael Frenzel has announced his intention to resign as chairman next month. The decision means Frenzel will go six months earlier than originally planned, stepping down at the TUI Travel Board meeting on March 25th. Thu, 14 Feb 2013 17:26:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-sport-launches-north-american-business/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-sport-launches-north-american-business/ FanTravel, a new web-based sales platform designed to turn organisations into travel experts, has just launched a free a service with the aim of offering a fresh approach to group travel. Backed by TUI Travel’s Sport Division, the company leverages expertise in travel, sports, and technology to make organizing group travel to sporting events simple. Sat, 09 Feb 2013 00:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-optimistic-over-uk-market-growth/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-optimistic-over-uk-market-growth/ Travel giant TUI has argued its “unique” holidays have allowed it to differentiate itself in the UK market and boosted its market share. Releasing its first quarter results today, chief executive Peter Long said he expects underlying operating profit to grow by up to ten per cent. Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:42:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/century-casinos-extends-agreement-with-tui-cruises/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/century-casinos-extends-agreement-with-tui-cruises/ entury Casinos announced today that the company extended its long-term concession agreement with TUI Cruises. Mon, 28 Jan 2013 21:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-ag-backs-away-from-tui-travel-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-ag-backs-away-from-tui-travel-deal/ TUI AG has confirmed it will not bid for smaller TUI Travel following an assessment of present market conditions. TUI AG made the statement in accordance with the UK City Code of Takeovers & Mergers, with the company now banned from launching a takeover bid within six months. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 11:49:37 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-comes-clean-on-tui-ag-talks/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-comes-clean-on-tui-ag-talks/ It has been a long time coming, but directors at TUI Travel have finally confirmed they are in discussions with TUI AG about a possible merger of the two organisations. The larger German organisation already owns 56 per cent of TUI Travel, with a deal potentially seeing the organisation acquiring the outstanding stock. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 16:32:05 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-records-strong-annual-profits/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-records-strong-annual-profits/ Tui Travel has reported an eight per cent rise in annual profits, hailing an “outstanding performance” by its UK business. The company, which owns Thomson and First Choice, made a profit of £390 million in the year to September 30th. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 11:18:54 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-milestone-in-toscana-resort-castelfalfi-first-hotel-is-opened/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-milestone-in-toscana-resort-castelfalfi-first-hotel-is-opened/ The development of the Toscana Resort Castelfalfi has taken a major step forward with the opening of the first hotel. The boutique hotel La Tabaccaia, in the walls of the village’s former tobacco factory, opened on schedule on 6 October. The 3-star hotel with 32 rooms is the first of three hotels planned for the resort. Wed, 31 Oct 2012 05:00:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frenzel-to-address-industry-audience-at-world-travel-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/frenzel-to-address-industry-audience-at-world-travel-market/ TUI AG chairman Michael Frenzel has been confirmed the headline speaker at World Travel Market Captains of Industry lunch on the first day of the 2012 event. Frenzel will take part in a question and answer session in front of an invite-only audience of more than 120 of the industry’s most senior professionals. Fri, 12 Oct 2012 09:04:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/els-vanherck-purchasing-manager-tui-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/els-vanherck-purchasing-manager-tui-uk/ Els Vanherck, purchasing manager, Tui UK at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2012 at Conrad Algarve Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:31:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-to-join-embraer-e-jets-family-of-customers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-to-join-embraer-e-jets-family-of-customers/ Embraer is pleased to welcome TUI Travel PLC, one of the world’s leading leisure travel companies, to its E-Jets’ family of customers. The Group will lease two EMBRAER 190 jets under an agreement with BOC Aviation, a Singapore-based aircraft leasing company. Wed, 03 Oct 2012 03:00:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wimbleton-to-step-down-at-tui-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/wimbleton-to-step-down-at-tui-travel/ After months of discussion it has been confirmed John Wimbleton will step down as managing director of the specialist and activity division of TUI Travel. Wimbleton, who has been with the company for 22 years, will step down at the end of December. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 09:43:49 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-dragged-down-by-early-easter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-dragged-down-by-early-easter/ TUI Travel has seen profits fall by 16 per cent in the third financial quarter, as the early Easter holiday disrupted trading. Net operating profit stood at £74 million for the period, with weakness in the French and other European economies also taking a toll. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 10:07:29 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-ag-names-new-chief-executive/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-ag-names-new-chief-executive/ Tui AG has named Friedrich Joussen as its new chief executive following the news that Michael Frezel will step down from his post next year. Joussen will take over as chief executive from February 13. Tue, 31 Jul 2012 10:00:56 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-signs-long-term-dreamliner-maintenance-deal-at-farnborough/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-signs-long-term-dreamliner-maintenance-deal-at-farnborough/ Boeing and the Europe-based TUI Travel have signed a five-year agreement to provide 787 Dreamliner flight, maintenance and cabin safety training. Boeing also announced at the Farnborough International Airshow it will place a second 787 full-flight simulator at its European training headquarters at London Gatwick to support the training requirements of the TUI Group and European 787 customers. Thu, 12 Jul 2012 10:10:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-ag-rejects-management-speculation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-ag-rejects-management-speculation/ The chairman of the TUI AG supervisory board, Klaus Mangold, has issued a statement rejecting speculation about management posts at the organisation published in Manager Magazine. He reaffirmed current chief executive, Michael Frenzel, had been appointed up until the end of March 2014. Fri, 25 May 2012 09:22:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/wttc-global-summit-2012-profile-michael-frenzel-chief-executive-tui-ag/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/wttc-global-summit-2012-profile-michael-frenzel-chief-executive-tui-ag/ In the second of an ongoing series examining the key players in the tourism industry in the run up to the World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit in Japan next month, Breaking Travel News here takes a look the work of TUI AG chief executive Michael Frenzel. Tue, 17 Apr 2012 00:53:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-purchases-boeings-maintenance-performance-toolbox-for-entire-boe/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-purchases-boeings-maintenance-performance-toolbox-for-entire-boe/ Boeing and TUI Travel PLC today announced the carrier’s purchase of Boeing’s Maintenance Performance Toolbox to greatly enhance maintenance efficiency on TUI Travel’s entire Boeing fleet, including 737-800s, 737 Classics, 757-200s, 767-300ERs and 747-400s. Thu, 05 Apr 2012 00:00:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-and-tui-travel-sign-aircraft-maintenance-deal/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/boeing-and-tui-travel-sign-aircraft-maintenance-deal/ Boeing and TUI Travel have announced the carrier’s purchase of Boeing’s Maintenance Performance Toolbox to greatly enhance maintenance efficiency on TUI Travel’s entire Boeing fleet, including 737-800s, 737 Classics, 757-200s, 767-300ERs and 747-400s. The announcement is just prior to the annual MRO Americas aviation maintenance conference. Wed, 04 Apr 2012 08:33:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-pleased-with-2012-trading/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-pleased-with-2012-trading/ UK-based tour operator TUI Travel has declared itself “pleased” with trading over the winter in its latest update to markets. Chief executive Peter Long pointed to strength in domestic markets and argued the brand had outperformed rivals over recent months. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 08:32:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-top-performers-enjoy-the-red-carpet-treatment-with-holiday-extras/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-top-performers-enjoy-the-red-carpet-treatment-with-holiday-extras/ The results are in for the great Holiday Extras TUI incentive and now the top performing travel agents have enjoyed a night out at the Brit Awards 2012 or a day at the Six Nations Rugby. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 18:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/losses-widen-at-tui-travel-but-bookings-picking-up/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/losses-widen-at-tui-travel-but-bookings-picking-up/ TUI Travel saw losses increase during the three months to December 31st, as a fall in the number of trips to north Africa hit sales. In total the tour operator – which owns Thomson and First Choice Holidays – lost a total of £109 million over the period, up from £86 million during the same period a year earlier. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:42:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merger-rumours-boost-tui-travel/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/merger-rumours-boost-tui-travel/ Crawley-based TUI Travel saw its share price surge earlier after broker UBS moved the travel group to its merger watch list. A recommendation to ‘buy’ saw the share price rise 8p to 220p, with continued speculation TUI AG will consolidate its position in the company. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:26:41 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-fall-in-booking-at-tui/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sharp-fall-in-booking-at-tui/ Travel giant TUI has reported a sharp fall in bookings in the UK market for summer 2012 when compared to last year. Overall, TUI saw bookings drop 11 per cent, with the fall partially attributed to a nine per cent reduction in capacity. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:11:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-choice-rolls-out-all-inclusive-holiday-advertising-campaign/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/first-choice-rolls-out-all-inclusive-holiday-advertising-campaign/ First Choice has announced the launch of a new brand-building campaign as it seeks to move over to an all all-inclusive offering from May 2012. Shot at the new First Choice Holiday Village Tenerife, the advertising campaign will appear on TV and in the national press.  Thu, 05 Jan 2012 09:18:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-sails-ahead-while-thomas-cook-suffers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-sails-ahead-while-thomas-cook-suffers/ On the day Thomas Cook announced losses of nearly £400 million, rival TUI AG confirmed it expected to make a net profit for financial 2011. Hanover-based TUI AG also revealed it was on track to reinstate a dividend following moderate growth in turnover and operating profit during the year. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:34:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-appoints-new-director-digital-strategy-transformation/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-appoints-new-director-digital-strategy-transformation/ Sandra Leonhard has been appointed as TUI AG Director Digital Strategy & Transformation with immediate effect. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:27:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-bucks-industry-trend-with-strong-results/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-bucks-industry-trend-with-strong-results/ TUI Travel has reported a strong improvement in profitability during a tumultuous time for travel industry generally. With rival Thomas Cook struggling under the threat of bankruptcy only days ago, TUI revealed a pre-tax profit of £144 million for the financial year ended September. Mon, 05 Dec 2011 11:14:10 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-begins-slow-demise-of-first-choice-on-high-street/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-begins-slow-demise-of-first-choice-on-high-street/ TUI UK has confirmed it will re-brand its high street retail outlets by introducing “Thomson….. featuring First Choice” to increase presence and develop its position. Over the course of the next two years, TUI will be investing £8 million in changing the look of all its high street retail stores, starting this month in the Exeter region. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:19:02 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barclaycard-links-up-with-tui-for-holiday-ideas/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/barclaycard-links-up-with-tui-for-holiday-ideas/ Barclaycard Freedom has confirmed TUI Specialist Holidays Group travel brands Sovereign Luxury Travel and Hayes & Jarvis are the latest companies to join the programme. The addition of the two luxury travel brands will provide Barclaycard customers with exclusive holiday offers and discounts to a range of travel destinations worldwide. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 07:44:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-introduces-holidays-to-lapland-this-winter/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomson-introduces-holidays-to-lapland-this-winter/ Thomson is getting into the Christmas spirit this December as it launches holidays to Lapland. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 20:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-boss-headlines-at-unwto-and-wtm-ministers-summit/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-boss-headlines-at-unwto-and-wtm-ministers-summit/ TUI Group Chief Executive Peter Long will head up an impressive line-up of private sector speakers at the UNWTO&WTM Ministers’ Summit, which will look at “How Tourism Can Prosper in Times of Uncertainly.” Sun, 09 Oct 2011 09:51:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-appoints-new-non-executive-director/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-appoints-new-non-executive-director/ TUI Travel PLC is pleased to announce the appointment of Coline McConville as a Non-Executive Director with immediate effect. Sat, 24 Sep 2011 14:00:24 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-launches-travel-agent-training-app/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-launches-travel-agent-training-app/ This summer TUI UK is launching the first online training modules for third party retail agents focussed on Thomson and First Choice’s differentiated product. Five different online modules will launch on Thursday August 18th 2011 and will provide training on Thomson’s Sensatori and Couples collections, and First Choice’s Holiday Village and SplashWorld collections. Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:12:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/profits-slip-at-tui-ag-despite-rise-in-revenue/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/profits-slip-at-tui-ag-despite-rise-in-revenue/ TUI Group has seen underlying profits before tax slip during the third quarter of financial 2011, with EBITA decreasing by 11 per cent to €96 million from €108 million the previous year. In a set of mixed results, Europe’s largest tour operator said political turmoil in North Africa – particularly Egypt – was responsible for the loss. Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:47:25 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-on-target-to-meet-full-year-guidance/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-on-target-to-meet-full-year-guidance/ Reporting its third quarter results earlier, TUI Travel confirmed it was on track to meet expectations for the full year, boosted by a strong performance in its British and Nordic businesses. Europe’s biggest tour operator reported a 57 per cent increase in operating profit to £88 million in the three months to June 30th, benefiting from the late timing of Easter this year. Wed, 10 Aug 2011 07:50:32 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-education-acquires-english-language-centre-york/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-education-acquires-english-language-centre-york/ English Language Centre York, the leading provider of English language courses in York, has today been acquired by student travel business TUI Education, a division of TUI Travel. Also in the UK today, City.Mobi is celebrating the success of its new guide to York. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 10:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-marine-signs-with-jda-software/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-marine-signs-with-jda-software/ TUI Marine has signed a deal with JDA software to drive price recommendations and assist with the maximisation of revenue year-round across its entire fleet. Under the terms of the deal, the water sports provider – an offshoot of TUI Travel - will implement JDA Demand and JDA Travel Price Optimiser to set pricing using a mix of its own historical data alongside real-time competitor pricing. Fri, 24 Jun 2011 11:14:11 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-slides-out-of-ftse-100/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-slides-out-of-ftse-100/ Following a six per cent fall in its share price over the past quarter, tourism giant TUI Travel will fall from the FTSE 100 during the next three-monthly reshuffle. Its place will be taken by food ingredients maker Tate & Lyle, which is re-entering the blue chip index for the first time since March 2009. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:24:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kelly-holmes-links-up-with-tui-education/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/kelly-holmes-links-up-with-tui-education/ Olympic double gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes has been appointed as a non-executive Director of TUI Education; the Education Division of FTSE 100 listed travel giant TUI Travel PLC. Sporting legend Dame Kelly, who was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2005, will commence her engagement this month. Tue, 31 May 2011 11:08:12 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-acquires-magic-life/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-travel-acquires-magic-life/ Tui Travel will acquire Magic Life and its six operating companies for €6 in cash after reaching an agreement with TUI AG. Sun, 29 May 2011 11:27:13 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-opens-up-outbound-tourism-market/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/china-opens-up-outbound-tourism-market/ Authorities in Beijing have granted licences to three foreign companies to organize tours for outbound Chinese tourists. TUI becomes the first European tour operator, along with CITS American Express Travel Services for the US and JTB New Century International Tours for Japan. The move is seen as key to opening up the country’s lucrative outbound market. Thu, 26 May 2011 13:54:44 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tour-operators-offer-bargain-north-africa-holidays/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tour-operators-offer-bargain-north-africa-holidays/ Tour operators are offering bargain packages to North Africa in a bid to lure holidaymakers back following the civil unrest earlier this year. Tui Travel has reduced the price of some holidays to Egypt, Tunisia and Morocco by nearly half to address the slump in visitor numbers. The travel giant has lost £29 million as a result of unrest. Mon, 16 May 2011 12:08:21 +0000