TUI Travel PLC (referred to in this report as ‘TUI Travel’ and ‘the Group’) is a FTSE 100 leisure travel company listed on the London Stock Exchange. It was formed on 3 September 2007 by the merger of First Choice Holidays PLC and the Tourism Division of TUI AG.
TUI Travel is recognised for its commitment to sustainable development by its listing in the FTSE4Good Index.
| £2.5 billion Market capitalisation circa £2.5 billion. | 150+ aircraft 150+ aircraft and around 3,500 retail shops in Europe. |
| 30+ million 30+ million customers from over 25 source markets. | 50,000 colleagues 50,000 colleagues operating across six continents. |
| 180 countries Operating in over 180 countries. | 200+ businesses 200+ products and brands. |
| £13.9 billion In the financial year ended 30 September 2008, TUI Travel had revenues of £13.9 billion and an underlying profit before tax of £320 million. |
Sectors
TUI Travel is structured in four sectors covering over 200 leading products and brands.
Mainstream Sector
| 65% Percentage of Group underlying operating profit* |
Mainstream is our largest sector in terms of size, underlying operating profit and employee numbers. It serves over 25 million customers each year and comprises a number of the leading tour operators across Europe, operating a fleet of over 150 aircraft and around 3,500 retail shops. This sector serves customers seeking package or self-package sun and beach holidays. It includes differentiated products – for example, Holiday Villages, Sensatori, Robinson Clubs, Blue Villages and Sensimar.
Specialist Sectors
| 35% Percentage of Group underlying operating profit* |
Specialist & Emerging Markets
Operating in North America, Europe and a number of emerging markets including China and Russia, this sector comprises over 40 specialist companies primarily selling direct to a loyal customer base. Specialist travel experiences include escorted tours to the Galapagos, student spring-break trips to Acapulco and tailor-made trips to Australia.
Activity
The activity lifestyle travel companies and premium brands operate in the market segments of Marine, Adventure, Ski, Student and Sport. Its customers seek unique travel experiences including hiking Kilimanjaro, Polar cruise expeditions, chartering yachts in the Caribbean, skiing the Peak 2 Peak at Whistler and touring with the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Accommodation & Destinations
The Accommodation & Destinations Sector combines three divisions. The B2B Division is a global integrated supplier of accommodation and destination services, offering a wide product range and superior service to a diverse customer base. The A&D Specialist Division is a portfolio of destination management companies (DMCs) and minority shareholdings in niche destination specialists. Our B2C Division comprises online accommodation retailers with commissionable sales models and leadership positions in their regions and includes Hotelopia, LateRooms.com and AsiaRooms.com.
For further information on the financial performance of TUI Travel, please see our online Annual Report.
* Data from TUI Travel PLC 2008 Annual Report & Accounts
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