The Latest Breaking News from Sebastian Ebel

Iran war and high living costs fuelling last-minute holiday bookings, Tui says

Middle East conflict has cost Europe’s largest travel firm €60m so far, and timing of decisions over trips has shifted

The Guardian - UK · Aug 12

Mideast war impact on travel bookings fading, TUI says

FRANKFURT (GERMANY) - German travel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results.

Bangkok Post · Aug 12

Tui profits slump as Iran war hits holiday demand

Europe’s largest travel operator said holidaymakers are increasingly booking trips at the last minute.

Evening Standard · Aug 12

Travel group Tui grows sales as tailor-made package holidays take off

The German business said people are prioritising their holidays ‘even in times of change and economic risks’.

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Holidaymakers on smaller budgets turning to Tunisia and Egypt, says Tui

Bulgaria also among more affordable choices as vacations remain a priority

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Tui sees rise in profits as travellers choose holidays to cheaper destinations

The cruise operation – branded as Marella in the UK – has ‘very strong occupancy and a strong increase in the daily rate’

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Tui optimistic as bookings rise despite summer sporting slowdown

Demand for cruises is soaring, with average fares up 7 per cent and occupancy up to 98 per cent

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

Majorcans plan to 'storm beaches' in fresh protest against mass tourism

Around 10,000 people marched through the capital, Palma, demanding limits on the number of visitors last weekend

Evening Standard · May 30, 2024

Albania is the next big Mediterranean holiday destination, Tui boss reveals

Exclusive: Sebastian Ebel, CEO of Europe’s biggest holiday company, calls Albania ‘a great country’ but says Algeria is not yet ready for customers

The Independent UK · May 15, 2024

Holidaymakers are booking more and paying more, undeterred by wildfires and conflict in the Middle East

Exclusive: Average holidaymaker in 2024 will be paying one-third more than before the pandemic, but Euro finals in Germany will have ‘no impact’ on demand

The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2023