<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[TUI Travel PLC - Inside story feed]]></title><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com]]></link><description><![CDATA[TUI Travel PLC - Inside story Feed]]></description><language><![CDATA[en-gb]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2012 TUI Travel plc. All rights reserved.]]></copyright><lastBuildDate><![CDATA[Thu, 10 May 2012 15:22:05 +0100]]></lastBuildDate><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 15:22:05 +0100</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Feeds]]></category><atom:link href="http://www.tuitravelplc.com/insidestory_rss.jsp" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><item><title><![CDATA[TUI launches new green office ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Our  TUI Nederland  office in Enschede has been specially designed to minimise its impact on the environment and is leading the way as one of the most environmentally friendly buildings in the Netherlands. Designed and constructed with energy saving and energy efficiency in mind, the new building uses green electricity which produces no CO2. It also has cold and heat storage, solar panels, intelligent lighting and rainwater collection for water conservation. The building is expected to be rated &lsquo;Excellent&rsquo; by BREEAM.  Click here  to find out more about this and other projects.&nbsp; ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 03:22:05 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quark to sail carbon neutral voyage]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Quark Expeditions  will be setting sail on the first ever carbon neutral voyage in November 2012 offsetting the emissions at no cost to the customer showing it&rsquo;s possible to visit incredible places and preserve them for future generations. To neutralise the environmental effects of the Ocean Diamond voyages, an estimated 5,682 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalents will be offset with select hydro, wind power and reforestation CarbonNeutral&reg; projects in Turkey, Kenya, India and China. The voyage will sail on the Falkands, South Georgia and Antarctica tours. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 10:03:58 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New livery revealed at 787 preview ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ The Boeing 787 Dreamliner flew into Manchester airport this week as part of its global &lsquo;Dream Tour&rsquo; preview. It was welcomed by Thomson Airways, the first UK customer to take delivery of this exciting new generation of aircraft in 2013. 13 Dreamliners will join the TUI Travel fleet across  Thomson Airways ,  TUIfly Nordic ,  Arkefly  and  Jetairfly . Our brand new livery was also revealed, with its distinctive, dynamic wave design which will be seen alongside the iconic &lsquo;TUI Smile.&rsquo; Click  here  for more information, images and a video&nbsp;of the Dreamliner in our new livery. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:28:42 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social media success for TrekAmerica]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Small-group adventure tour specialist  TrekAmerica  has increased direct bookings through its award-winning online community TrekAmerica Live. Together with the company&rsquo;s growing Facebook fan base, the TrekAmerica Live community links new and existing customers by offering trusted user reviews and recommendations. Trekkers chat about their trip before they depart and add videos and automatically post updates to Facebook during their travels, raising the brand profile and helping Trek America reach new customers. Click  here  to take a look at TrekAmerica Live. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 02:52:25 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sawadee takes sustainability award]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Netherlands-based adventure travel specialist  Sawadee Reizen  was awarded the Green Feather 2011 for most sustainable tourism initiative by TravMagazine at this year&rsquo;s Dutch Tourism Expo. Sawadee earned this award with an inventive campaign promoting the use of tap water and reduction of plastic waste and now gives all travellers a free reusable plastic bottle for refill during their trip. The initiative was promoted with a fun photo competition challenging customers to show their bottle appearing in exciting and exotic destinations worldwide. Click  here  for more information. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:36:54 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomson and First Choice top the charts]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Recent TV adverts from Thomson and First Choice have led to the busiest ever web booking days for both brands.  Thomson&rsquo;s &lsquo;quality time&rsquo; ad  features the track,  Where is My Mind ? by Sunday Girl and has been released as a single by popular demand. The Thomson website saw a 14% increase in hits and was the most visited travel agency site in the UK. The  First Choice &lsquo;all inclusive&rsquo; ad &nbsp;features the Number 1 single  Good Feeling  by Flo Rida. Following the launch, there was a 43% increase in hits with over 1m visits between 2 - 8 January. 
 Take a look behind the scenes of the  Thomson  and  First Choice &nbsp;adverts. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:18:06 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thomson Airways makes aviation history ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ Thomson Airways became the first UK airline to operate commercial flights on sustainable biofuel when TOM 7446 took off from Birmingham Airport to Arrecife in Lanzarote on 6 July 2011. Carrying 232 passengers on a Boeing 757-200, the landmark flight, which was given full backing by Aviation Minister Theresa Villiers, confirmed Thomson Airways&rsquo; position at the forefront of sustainable aviation. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 05:24:08 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey shows demand for sustainability]]></title><description><![CDATA[ TUI Travel conducted extensive consumer research in 2010 in partnership with the Global Nature Fund, with nearly 4,000 people interviewed online from 8 key source markets. The purpose was for TUI Travel to better understand people&rsquo;s motivations and concerns in order to respond and engage in the right ways.&nbsp;The survey gave positive signs that more sustainable holidays are desirable:&nbsp;1 in 2 would be willing to book a more sustainable holiday if available.&nbsp;2 in 3 would change their behaviour on holiday to help the environment.&nbsp;2 in 3 want their holiday company to be clear about how they make their holidays more sustainable. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:15:04 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Environmental hotel guidelines launched]]></title><description><![CDATA[ TUI Travel launched &lsquo;Guidelines for Environmental Sustainability in Hotels&rsquo; at a conference which brought together hotel general managers, industry associations, academics and key colleagues from across the group to share best practice. The guidelines illustrate how hotels can reduce their negative impact on the environment and support the local community, while making financial savings. Having implemented these practices, Thomson&rsquo;s Sensatori Resort in Crete achieved financial savings in excess of &euro;100,000 in one year through energy and water efficiency measures and improvements. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:13:55 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global Responsible Leadership Programme]]></title><description><![CDATA[ This innovative leadership programme is being run in a Thai community &amp; the aim is for our leaders to gain insight into their leadership styles &amp; build contacts whilst making a contribution to a local community. Activities have included the building of a new playground &amp; the creation of a large, irrigated vegetable garden. We have also helped the community with ideas on how they can improve their businesses.&nbsp;The residents have some simple ideas generated by us that they can implement to enhance the sustainability of their commercial activities in the production of banana snacks, a &lsquo;homestay&rsquo; business and a Thai cookery school. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:38:18 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Le Passage to India launches foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[ In 2010 Le Passage to India launched the  Shaping Lives foundation . This initiative supports animal and child welfare projects across India and aims to create a model foundation for the Indian Tourism Industry to emulate. 
 Le Passage to India supports 16 projects including an initiative to educate underprivileged children in Delhi and donates a fixed percentage of its earnings to the upkeep and rehabilitation of bears at the Agra Bear Rescue Centre. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:42:20 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Customer care in the 'Arab Spring']]></title><description><![CDATA[ During the political upheaval in Tunisia and Egypt in Summer 2011, TUI UK &amp; Ireland worked hand in hand with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), to ensure customers were kept totally up-to-date on changes to their travelling advice. 
 In Tunisia, as soon as the FCO advised against all but essential travel, TUI worked quickly to repatriate more than 1,400 customers as soon as possible. When the FCO advised against all but essential travel to Egypt, except for the Red Sea holiday resorts, TUI strongly backed their position.&nbsp; ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:41:29 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercruises response to Hurricane Irene]]></title><description><![CDATA[ In August 2011, Hurricane Irene hit the US killing 45 people and causing billions of dollars of damage. During this period, Intercruises was providing cruise handling services across four different ports in the US. The logistical challenges were immense in this situation. 
 Intercruises had over 600 staff in the Baltimore and New York area working endlessly to get passengers and crews on and off the ships and organising their hotels and transfers. The commitment shown by the Intercruises team throughout this period meant that no operations were understaffed and that all ships sailed at the times needed by the cruise lines. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:41:02 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intercruises delivers coast to coast]]></title><description><![CDATA[ In June 2011 Intercruises, a global provider of ground handling and port agency services to the ocean and river cruise industry, extended its coverage of the North Amercian region through the acquisition of TMS Gateway. 
 Intercruises now provides ground handling and port agency services at all major ports in North America, including the west coast destinations of San Diego, Los Angeles, Seattle and Vancouver. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:39:45 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Destination services in Peru]]></title><description><![CDATA[ In February 2011 Lima Tours (Peru) joined the Accommodation &amp; Destination Sector. Lima Tours provides high end tailored travel experiences to customers in Peru and has operational offices in Cusco, Arequipa and Puno. 
 The acquisition provides expansion opportunities in the attractive South American incoming tourism market and supports plans for expansion in high growth specialist destinations with tailored products. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:39:16 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TUI China heading outbound]]></title><description><![CDATA[ On 24 May 2011 TUI China was awarded an outbound tour operator license by The National Tourism Administration of China. With this new license, TUI China is the only European tour operator to organise international travel for Chinese holidaymakers. 
 Inter-Asia travel remains very popular for Chinese customers but there is an increasing propensity to travel further afield and there is demand for tailor-made travel products, activity and special interest holidays. To date TUI China has specialised as an inbound tour operator but with the new outbound licence it will be looking at both sides of this exciting growth market. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:38:06 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Growth of TUI Russia ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ TUI Travel was the first international tour operator to launch its brand in Russia in March 2010. It now takes over 0.5 million customers on holiday each year and owns over 200 franchised shops. The main focus is expansion in the Moscow Region and St Petersburg. 
 Sun and beach package holidays and all-inclusive holidays remain the most popular products in Russia with the key destinations being Egypt and Turkey. The introduction of TUI in the market has opened up a greater variety of holiday experiences including spa breaks and luxury holidays and new destinations such as Israel, Cyprus and Mauritius. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:37:39 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Differentiation at heart of UK product]]></title><description><![CDATA[ TUI UK &amp; Ireland continues to make use of its dual brand portfolio with Thomson and First Choice. Further distinctiveness came this year with the move of the First Choice brand to offer only all inclusive from Summer 2012. 
 This builds on the strength of the popular ranges across both brands, including First Choice Holiday Village and Splash. With Thomson Sensatori, Couples and Family Resorts to choose from too, customers have a range they simply cannot find from any other operator. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:36:13 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global leaders in adventure travel ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ In February 2011, Intrepid Travel combined with TUI Travel's international portfolio of adventure brands to create PEAK Adventure Travel Group, the largest adventure travel business. PEAK consists of over 20 brands with revenues of circa &pound;230 million / AUD $400 million and over 340,000 passengers. 
 Combined they provide customers will every type of adventure holiday across all seven continents. PEAK brands include Adventure Center, Country Walkers, Exodus, Intrepid Travel, Oz Experience, Peregrine, Sawadee, TrekAmerica and WesternXposure. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:35:39 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 years of success for Hotelbeds]]></title><description><![CDATA[ In 2011 Hotelbeds celebrated its 10 year anniversary and its growth from a local to a global business. Hotelbeds began with one source market (the UK), one destination (Spain) and an accommodation database of 2000 hotels. 
 Hotelbeds now has over 100 source markets, is in more than 500 destinations, and has an accommodation database of over 45,000 hotels. Hotelbeds has a market leading brand position and continues to outperform the market. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:33:14 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TUI flagship store Berlin ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ TUI Germany has opened the country&rsquo;s most modern travel agency in Berlin. It links the competitive advantage of personal travel consultancy with state-of-the-art media and technology such as large-size LDC screens, iPads and internet research. 
 The contemporary room design not only creates an entirely new shopping experience but also allows usage as an event location. As such, it is not only TUI&rsquo;s new flagship store but also serves as a blue print for a next generation of travel agencies to be spread across TUI&rsquo;s retail chain. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:31:37 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[iExplore ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ iExplore is a one stop shop for UK travellers to browse activity holiday products and be inspired by an amazing range of holiday experiences. 
 iExplore takes consumers to the moment when they do something unforgettable from summiting Kilimanjaro, to skiing that first black, to a sundowner on your own yacht, to experiencing that roar when your team wins, to cuddling lion cubs. 
 Check out  www.iexplore.com/uk  to find your dream holiday. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 05:26:34 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Above & beyond in the Ash Cloud crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[ When the Icelandic volcano, Eyjafjallaj&ouml;kull, erupted, it sparked chaos globally. The UK was a no-fly zone, 70,000 Thomson customers were stranded abroad, 353 Thomson flights cancelled and 28 planes grounded. 150 members of the Special Assistance Team sprang into action along with 170 volunteers all working around the clock. The Overseas Customer Delivery Team trained 372 staff to man phones, help aboard a Thomson Cruise ship and cover a critical Gatwick Airport shift. 
 Twitter:  &ldquo;Quite simply, they were great&rdquo;  ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></link><pubDate>Thu, 12 May 2011 04:28:52 GMT</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[http://www.tuitravelplc.com/inside-story]]></guid></item></channel>
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