Speaking from “a rainy Hanover” where the group’s HQ is situated in Germany, chief executive Sebastian Ebel once again dismissed concerns price rises would be passed on to customers, revealing how the group was 85% hedged for the summer and around 60% for the winter.
Tui Group wants 'rainy summer' to speed up return to 'normalised' market and longer booking curve
Financial results
Harry Kemble
13 May 2026
Tui Group says late bookings are “extremely strong” but customers are hesitating when considering a longer-term purchase while they wait and see how the turbulent geopolitical situation plays out.
Credit: iStock/ Doctor_bass
Tui Group chief executive Sebastian Ebel told media on the earnings call that rainy weather was "good for business" (Credit: iStock/ Doctor_bass)
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