TUI

TUI records a seven percent sales drop and around a four percent booking decline at the start of the season, but, according to Austria head Gottfried Math, is catching up week by week. Austrians prefer to book winter holidays to Spain, Egypt and Thailand; TUI customers spend on average €2,243 for eight nights, while long-haul trips cost an average of €2,970. For fiscal year 2025/26 the group expects adjusted EBIT between €1.2 and €1.3 billion; 63 percent of fuel and 82 percent of dollar exposure are hedged for winter 2026/27. TUI will introduce the Smiles Rewards Club in DACH in October and notes trends toward all‑inclusive packages and personalized add‑on services. » Plus sur kurier.at

TUI reports at the presentation of its winter program that the Canary Islands are the most popular winter destination, followed by Egypt and Turkey; Thailand leads long-haul travel. Booked package-holiday revenue is currently seven percent below last year’s level, which is why the profit forecast for the current fiscal year was lowered to €1.2–1.3 billion (2024/25: about €1.4 billion). Final figures will be published on December 9; the TUI share rose by around 2.7 percent intraday. » Plus sur finanzen.net

TUI is seeing high demand for long-haul travel for the 2026/27 winter season, with Thailand the most booked long-haul destination, followed by the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Mauritius. The Canary Islands remain the top choice overall, while Cape Verde (Boa Vista) and Curaçao show double-digit growth; Curaçao is also being expanded with a new TUI Blue hotel. Additional flight capacity supports the trend, winter sports trips are above last year’s level, and Finnish Lapland is growing for snow and nature experiences. TUI is expanding offerings for solo travellers, bringing TUI Blue to European cities for the first time, and is placing greater emphasis on culinary experiences with its “Dine & Discover” concept. » Plus sur wiwo.de