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Are independent agents ready to take Tui back?

Operators
Tom Parry
21 August 2023

After Tui on Monday (21 August) took its most significant step in years towards rekindling ties with third-party agents, TTG has been hearing from some of the country’s leading independents to answer the question: is the trade ready to take Tui back?

(Credit: Tim Dennert / Unsplash)

Tui has an extra 1.1 million seats to fill for summer 2024 (Image credit: Tim Dennert/Unsplash)

When Richard Sofer, Tui UK and Ireland’s commercial and business development director, told TTG onboard Marella Voyager in June the travel giant wanted to grow its third-party distribution, his comments caused quite a stir among independents – some pricked up their ears with interest, others rolled their eyes.