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TUI Group strengthens tech capabilities: Opening of “Digital Hub“ in Portugal

Attracting more lateral entrants to TUI and, at the same time, making career opportunities within the company more open to employees -this is what the Executive Board and Group Works Council of TUI Group have agreed in a policy paper. The “Lateral Entrants Initiative” aims to counteract the shortage of skilled workers in tourism before […]

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World Tourism Day 2023 to emphasize investments for sustainable future

The stage is set for World Tourism Day 2023, with the global sector to come together around them theme of Tourism and Green Investments. In what is set to be the biggest celebration to date, the official celebrations will be held of 27 September in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. At UNWTO’s Member States will […]

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Hotelbeds signs global distribution partnership with Hopper

Leading TravelTech company Hotelbeds has signed a new strategic partnership to provide Hopper with access to its portfolio of 300,000 hotels across 195 countries. The agreement enables Hotelbeds to continue growing its business in the U.S. while opening up new markets for Hopper, which is North America’s third largest online travel marketplace and number one […]

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WTTC and Hotelbeds uncover Global Tourism Trends

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) partnered with Hotelbeds to bring sector leaders together in Palma, Mallorca, to delve into the ever-evolving dynamics of global Travel & Tourism. Titled “Global Trends in the Tourism Sector”, the event provided a platform for attendees to gain valuable insights into the current state of Travel & Tourism […]

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TUI Group’s club resort brands to be led by management duo: Thomas Meyer joins the management of Robinson Club GmbH

From 1 November 2023, the management team of Robinson Club GmbH will be complete again: Thomas Meyer will take over the vacant position and jointly manage the two club resort brands Robinson and TUI Magic Life with Managing Director Bernd Mäser. The popular brands of TUI Hotels & Resorts are set to grow further and […]

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UNWTO to help Thassos rebuild tourism with residents at the forefront

UNWTO will work with the Municipality of Thassos in Greece to help the island rebuild its tourism sector in an inclusive way. The new joint project will focus on two core issues, namely tourism marketing and community involvement in tourism on Thassos. The work is part of a wider focus to place local communities at […]

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TUI Campus opens in Hanover

2,800 employees from eight TUI companies under one roof Communication: TUI Campus strengthens personal exchange between employees Flexible ways of working: TUI Campus offers a variety of workplaces from soundproof meeting rooms to co-working spaces Sustainability: photovoltaics, e-charging stations and numerous energy efficiency measures make the TUI Campus greener and reduce emissions TUI Group today […]

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Hotelbeds appoints new General Counsel

Hotelbeds has announced the appointment of Sagrario Fernández as its new General Counsel. In this pivotal role, she will lead the Legal, Company Secretary and Governance, Risk and Compliance teams, reporting directly to CEO, Nicolas Huss. Joining the company’s Executive Committee, Sagrario will be instrumental in providing strategic leadership thanks to her extensive legal and […]

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ETC: Europeans adjust travel plans due to cost worries

The number of Europeans planning to take trips from June to November 2023 decreased by 4% compared to last year but still remains high at 69%. Austrians, Swiss, and Germans stand out as the most hesitant holidaymakers, with 45%, 56%, and 62% of respondents respectively having travel plans in the next months. In contrast, the […]

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Airline Profitability Outlook Strengthens

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an expected strengthening of airline industry profitability in an upgrade of its outlook for 2023. Highlights include: Airline industry net profits are expected to reach $9.8 billion in 2023 (1.2% net profit margin) which is more than double the previous forecast of $4.7 billion (December 2022). Airline industry […]

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