Informe semanal de noticias del mercado británico e irlandés de la Oficina de Turismo de Tenerife en Londres
United Kingdom
TTG 10th February 2020: Kuoni Finds eco-travellers are ditching social media
Kuoni has hailed the rise of the mindful traveller in 2020, with carbon reduction, slow travel and the war on plastic increasingly entering wider consumer consciousness. Link
The Telegraph 10th February 2020: Amazing wildlife holidays – minus the long-haul flight and hefty price tag
You’ve booked your holiday with sunbathing, swimming or skiing in mind – but if you love wildlife, many short-haul destinations are also home to exotic creatures, just a stone’s throw from your villa, chalet or hotel. Link
TTG 11th February 2020: TUI Group confident of strong 2020 profits despite 737 Max grounding
Tui Group believes its 2020 profits could still reach the €1 billion mark despite the continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max and expansion costs following Thomas Cook’s collapse. Link
TTG 11th February 2020: ABTA urges government to make ‘meaningful’ APD reform
Abta is calling for “meaningful reform” of Air Passenger Duty (APD) ahead of the upcoming March budget. Link
TTG 10th February 2020: ‘Like it or not, you’re going to get more questions about eco-friendly travel’
Article about eco-travel and how it is becoming popular. Link
Travel Weekly 12th February 2020: Tui boss hails seizure of market share following Thomas Cook failure
Tui reported its best January in memory on Tuesday as chief executive Fritz Joussen hailed the group’s seizure of market share following Thomas Cook’s collapse. Link
Travel Weekly 13th February 2020: Abta bolsters membership ranks ahead of 70th year
Abta has attracted 22 new members in the past six months. They include four dual members, two retail and 16 trading solely as principals. Link
TTG 14th February 2020: TUI reaps benefit of Thomas Cook Demise
Tui Group’s UK division has recorded “its best bookings volume month in the company’s history” after Thomas Cook’s collapse prompted an exceptional January. Link
Daily Mail 14th February 2020: Best-selling luxury destinations for 2020 revealed:
Tourism operator Kuoni has released its top 10 best-selling luxury destinations for 2020, and there are a few surprises on the list. Link
Ireland
Ittn 13th February 2020: ITTN’s Top Travel Deals – 13th February 2020
Travel Offers. Link
The Irish Sun 13th February 2020: Where’s hot in April?
APRIL is the perfect time for a holiday, thanks to cheaper deals ahead of the summer holidays. Link
Rte 14th February 2020: Extent of EU Law to be monitored in NI post transition period The EU will «monitor» the extent to which EU law continues to operate in Northern Ireland after the post-Brexit transition period concludes at the end of this year, according to an internal EU document seen by RTÉ News. Link
