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How travel has returned to being a growth sector – and why its bullishness is justified

Atol authorisations hit a record high this month, and industry experts believe the rebound – this time – shouldn’t threaten its overall stability

Which? details airlines' £5.4 million court fines and calls for more CAA powers

New data from Which? Travel shows carriers still owe millions in compensation for last summer’s disruption and calls for more powers for the CAA

Tui to launch Kenya beach programme this winter

Tui has put a beach stay programme in Kenya on sale, making the country its 15th long-haul destination

Tui ups B2B focus further with new lead and commercial team for tours and activities

Nishank Gopalkrishnan’s team will work both on the distributors’ side – including OTAs and airlines – as well as the experience providers

Tui launches new initiative to address travel's skills shortage

’Lateral entrants initiative’ will seek to provide paths into the industry for people without a traditional travel and/or tourism education

Why summer 2024 looks set to be the most competitive for years

Jet2, Tui and easyJet holidays are all set for major expansion next summer, and will face competition from the OTA sector

Jet2holidays tops Atol pecking order as new-look 'big three' emerges

Airline and operator ups licence to 6.7 million seats, while Tui extends licence by further 500,000 for summer 2024; easyJet holidays adds nearly one million seats

Tui commercial director Richard Sofer departs after seven years

In a statement to TTG, Tui thanked Sofer for his “unwavering commitment” during his tenure

Not Just Travel agents hail Tui’s first in-house training session

The operator hosted on Wednesday (27 September) 80 Not Just Travel agents, showcasing to them all of its portfolio

Tui upbeat about UK outlook as late summer demand endures

Tui signals strong UK market extending into 2024 with increased demand and selling prices

Tui lays bare huge hike in post-pandemic holiday prices

Operator’s average sales price for summer 2023 up +27% versus summer 2019

Europe safe for holidays, says Tui, despite ongoing adverse weather

Airline and operator acknowledges uncertainty for customers created by summer disruption

Tui to expand into China with six new Tui Blue hotels

The group said the hotel portfolio’s expansion will “attract new guests from Asia”

First Choice partners with Byway to offer flight-free holidays

Through Byway, First Choice will become the first UK operator to sell flight-free holiday options

Tui to target ‘next generation travellers’ with First Choice brand overhaul

First Choice to relaunch as a dynamic-package operator for ‘the picky traveller’, but new product won’t be available to agents – yet

Tui to introduce British Sign Language interpretation

Tui claims to have become the first UK tour operator to offer the service to customers

‘Skiathos has suffered, but we are operational and welcoming guests’

As Storm Daniels wreaks havoc across southern Europe, hoteliers in Skiathos tell TTG about the impact of the heavy rains and high winds on the island’s tourism economy

Long time, no see: what Tui needs to do to win over independent agents

With 1.1 million extra seats to fill from the UK next summer, the heat is on for Tui to try to regain its top position by charming independent agents

Tui and Jet2 among airlines criticised for digital accessibility

New CAA report criticises the lack of digital accessibility among airline websites with charter and budget carriers scoring badly

Tui to boost winter 2023 Turkey capacity as summer season extends

It comes as more customers look to book the popular summer holiday destination further out in the winter

Tui's top tips to help agents cater for the LGBT+ market

’Sometimes people are almost a bit scared of saying the wrong things – but everyone has to start somewhere,’ Tui head of brand marketing Toby Horry tells TTG

Are independent agents ready to take Tui back?

After Tui revealed plans to expand its trade engagement team, are agents ready to forgive and forget?

Tui to expand trade team to work with more independent agents

The 14-strong team will look to improve knowledge of the different Tui products among third-party agents

ChatGPT integration 'just the start' of Tui’s AI journey, says CEO

Chief executive Sebastian Ebel said the chatbot will help ’simplify processes and services for customers’