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Thomas Cook chief: Spain demand decreasing but selling prices continue to rise

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Jennifer Morris
22 November 2017

Thomas Cook Group’s chief is expecting demand for Spain to subside next summer, although average selling prices will rise in the “medium term”.

Despite spending with agents and airlines growing in July, both categories were down by 4% and 3% month-on-month

Speaking after the announcement of the group’s full-year results, Peter Fankhauser said he expected demand for Spain to “balance out”.

Group revenue was reported at £9,007 million, up 9% on a like-for-like basis (adjusted for foreign exchange), while underling Ebit (earnings before interest and taxes) was up £24 million to £330 million for the 12 months ended September 30.

Fankhauser said: “Spain was having an increased demand because of the turbulence we have seen in the eastern Mediterranean. So that is a hang over from 2016.