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TUI rolls-out chat function on customer app
TUI is leading the way for holidaymakers to be able to reach out to a TUI trained local expert while on holiday. Whether it’s to ask what time their coach pick up is or find out about the excursions on offer, they can do so from the comfort of their sunbed or while strolling to dinner via the brand new direct messaging service on the TUI app.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises to add expedition ship to fleet
TUI Group has confirmed it will invest in another new-build for its Hamburg-based subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The management of the cruise company signed a contract for another ship with the Norwegian Vard shipyard earlier.
TUI to offer departures to Calabria, Italy, next summer
TUI has announced a new route to Calabria, Italy, for summer 2019 operating out of London Gatwick and Manchester airports. TUI will be the first UK tour operator selling holidays to Calabria.
Joussen shakes up TUI leadership as company seeks global focus
TUI chief executive Fritz Joussen has sought to strengthen and further expand momentum within the group by redefining responsibilities on the executive board.
Breaking Travel News interview: Friedrich Joussen, chief executive, TUI Group
With the sixth ship in the Marella Cruises fleet taking to the water over the weekend, TUI chief executive Friedrich Joussen has made no secret of his ambitions for the sector. Speaking to the press on board the Marella Explorer, he here tells Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole about the ship and what it will bring to the European cruise market.
Craig David celebrates launch of Marella Explorer
Multi-platinum selling and award-winning recording artist Craig David has dazzled employees, suppliers and media at an exclusive ceremony to celebrate the launch of Marella Cruises’ newest ship, Marella Explorer, in Palma, Majorca.
TUI Group narrows losses in first half of year
The seasonal underlying EBITA loss at the company was improved by 26 per cent, to €158.6 million, including several one-off effects. “We continue to deliver growth, all trends remain intact, and our very good trading performance for summer 2018 fully matches our expectations,” said TUI Group chief executive Fritz Joussen.
TUI Blue portfolio grows to ten properties
Only two years ago, TUI Group launched its new lifestyle hotel brand TUI Blue. The youngest hotel subsidiary has since played a crucial role in delivering the group’s growth roadmap in this segment.
Ellis departs Tui after nearly three decades
Tui UK & Ireland has said, marketing and customer experience director, will leave the business after 27 years at the end of May. Ellis has led the marketing division since 2011 and been responsible for the end to end ownership of brand, CRM, insights, content, social and digital marketing.
Hotelbeds Group sells destination management company to Tui
Hotelbeds Group has announced the sale of its destination management division to Tui as a continuation of its strategic focus on its bedbank core.
Conix appointed chief financial officer with TUI Group
Birgit Conix will succeed Horst Baier TUI Group’s chief financial officer. The Belgian will join the executive board of the company in July and take over the role when Baier steps down this autumn.
Flintham to lead TUI UK & Ireland following Longman departure
TUI Group has appointed Andrew Flintham to the tole of managing director of TUI UK & Ireland. Flintham has been part of the leadership team of TUI UK & Ireland for over 13 years, most recently as commercial director, bringing an extensive knowledge of tour operating and understanding of the ambitious growth plans.