Supervisory Board confirmed: Sebastian Ebel appointed as new CEO of the TUI Group

-Supervisory Board expresses its thanks to Fritz Joussen: He rescued TUI twice in difficult situation, made merger a success and led hotel and cruise business to current strength -New CEO takes over Group management at the beginning of the new financial year on 1 October -Mathias Kiep becomes Chief Financial Officer as of 1 October […]

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Celestyal Cruises announces “biggest ever sale”

-Last Minute Summer Savings of up to 45% for Greek Isle Getaways Celestyal Cruises, the award-winning, number one choice for cruise travellers to the Greek Islands and the Eastern Mediterranean, comes to the rescue of last-minute travellers this summer with its “Biggest Ever Sale”, featuring savings of up to 45% off select 2022 sailings booked […]

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Sebastian Ebel to become CEO of TUI | Fritz Joussen hands over at the end of the financial year

-Presiding Committee of the Supervisory Board proposes successor at the top of the Group to the TUI Supervisory Board -With CFO Sebastian Ebel, an experienced tourismmanager who was successfully responsible for the group’s growth areas before Corona is to move to the top -Mathias Kiep to succeed Sebastian Ebel as Chief Financial Officer -Dr Dieter […]

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ACI Europe: Air connectivity recovery incomplete and uneven

On the eve of its 32nd Annual Congress and General Assembly, ACI EUROPE is today publishing the Airport Industry Connectivity Report for 2022, which reveals that the recovery of European air connectivity from the COVID-19 pandemic is uneven and still difficult. This reflects the combination of yet not fully lifted travel restrictions, the impact of […]

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DavinaMcCall suns herself in Turkey whilst road testing TUI BLUE’S new wellness menu

On a mission to find out what wellness means to Brits today, TUI BLUE, TUI’s premium hotel brand, conducted research that found over half (54%) of us have actually felt worse after trying a wellness trend*. In response to the findings, TUI BLUE has partnered with beloved TV personality and advocate of holistic wellness, Davina […]

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easyJet obtains 18 new slots in Lisbon and becomes #2 carrier at Lisbon airport

easyJet, welcomes the European Commission’s decision to assign 18 slots at Lisbon airport, formerly owned by TAP, to easyJet. As a result, easyJet will become Lisbon’s #2 airline at Lisbon airport. The decision means that easyJet will be able to offer a wider choice in destinations and affordable fares for people travelling to and from […]

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New report from WTTC analyses critical factors for hotel investment post pandemic

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today publishes ‘Critical Factors to Attract Hotel Investment’, a new report highlighting the importance of attracting capital investment to enable the Travel & Tourism sector’s full growth potential post COVID-19, following a 25% drop in 2020. The report, launched today at the Sustainability and Investment Summit taking place […]

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Many Europeans planning multiple holidays despite concerns around increasing travel costs

Travel sentiment among Europeans remains strong, with 73% planning to embark on a holiday between June and November 2022 despite various concerns, including high inflation, the Russo-Ukrainian crisis and the ongoing pandemic. Interest in visiting other European destinations (58%) has increased significantly (+7%) since last summer. Notably, 31% of respondents will head to an adjacent […]

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A significant rebound in consumer intention to travel, especially in Europe: 71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer

Europ Assistance (“EA”) today announced the international findings of their 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer. The survey was conducted by Ipsos, a global market research firm, among 15,000 people across 15 countries. It tracks global travel trends. The survey was taken between April 26 and May 16, 2022. Julia Ricks, Head of International Travel […]

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