Exploring the World One Marathon at a Time – The Growing Passion for Destination Running Tourism

(NEWS) NEW YORK, 2025-Oct-20 — /Travel PR News/ — A new kind of travel trend is on the rise — one that blends endurance, exploration, and environmental consciousness. Known as “race-cations”, these travel experiences draw runners from around the world who combine their passion for sport with cultural discovery and adventure. From the sunlit shores of… Read the full news article

New TUI Suneo Otaru to bring leisure holiday experiences to Japan starting in 2029

(NEWS) HANOVER, 2025-Sep-05 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group has announced its entry into the Japanese market with the signing of its first hotel management agreement in the country, marking a new milestone in the company’s global expansion. The newly built TUI Suneo Otaru, scheduled to open in 2029, will introduce the group’s leisure… Read the full news article

TUI expands Asian portfolio with the launch of wellness-focused TUI Blue Angkor Grace in Cambodia

(NEWS) HONG KONG, 2025-Aug-22 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group is strengthening its presence in Asia with the opening of TUI Blue Angkor Grace, its second hotel in Cambodia and part of a wider expansion strategy that has seen seven new hotels launched across China, Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia in the current financial year. Located… Read the full news article

TUI Bahareya Unveils New Arabic-Inspired Dining and Wellness Venues for Nile Cruise Launch

(IN SHORT) TUI River Cruises has announced the onboard experiences of its newest ship, TUI Bahareya, which will launch on the River Nile in November 2025. The ship, decorated with modern Arabic influences, offers guests a rich cultural journey through Egypt with a host of new venues. Among the highlights are Hetep, the fleet’s first… Read the full news article

TUI and Bentour Seal Strategic Share Swap to Strengthen All-Inclusive Offerings in Europe

(IN SHORT) TUI Group and Bentour Reisen have finalized a mutual shareholding agreement following antitrust clearance, enabling both parties to take a 20% stake in each other’s business. With Nazar Nordic representing TUI in Northern Europe and Bentour Reisen operating in the German-speaking markets, the partnership enhances their collective ability to deliver high-quality, all-inclusive holiday… Read the full news article

TUI Blue Debuts Seaside Hot Spring Retreat in Xiamen as Chinese Expansion Hits Six Hotels

(IN SHORT) TUI Group unveils TUI Blue Xiamen Seaside Hot Spring—its sixth hotel in China—featuring 340 rooms and a “Beauty Spring” marine hot spring rich in beneficial minerals, located seven kilometres from Jimei Beach. Owner Chen Aiqin highlights the decade of dedication behind the property and anticipates a bright future under the TUI Blue banner…. Read the full news article

TUI Unveils New Blue and Suneo Resorts in Egypt and Tunisia as Part of Expansive African Rollout

(IN SHORT) TUI Group announced the addition of two new hotels to its African portfolio: TUI Blue Samaya in Marsa Alam, Egypt, featuring 143 rooms and an aqua park, and TUI Suneo Palm Beach Skanes in Tunisia with 294 rooms and extensive gardens. The company has over 20 more African properties in development, including a… Read the full news article

British Classics with a Modern Twist Set Sail as Marella Cruises Introduces Piccadilly’s Restaurant Fleetwide

(IN SHORT) Marella Cruises has unveiled Piccadilly’s, a gastropub-style restaurant launching across all ships in the fleet from June 2025. Included in the all-inclusive package, Piccadilly’s offers guests a fresh take on traditional British fare with signature starters, elevated roasts, creative sharing plates, and indulgent desserts. With a rotating menu and 250-seat walk-in capacity, the… Read the full news article

TUI Group Expands Tech Capabilities with New ‘Digital Hub Porto’ in Portugal

Delivery and quality of new digital products and services are key for transformation into global digital travel and leisure platform company Strong TUI footprint in Portugal expanded: popular holiday destination and digital innovation centre Future of tourism in focus: TUI Group’s work on mobile app, payments and artificial intelligence supported and driven by teams in… Read the full news article

RIU Hotels & Resorts Celebrates 25 Years in Mexico with a Spectacular Party at Riu Plaza Guadalajara Hotel

Palma de Mallorca, Mexico, 2023-Jan-22 — /Travel PR News/ — RIU Hotels & Resorts celebrated their 25th anniversary in Mexico in style with a huge party at the Riu Plaza Guadalajara hotel on Thursday 12 January. The event was headed up by Miguel Torruco Marqués, Tourism Secretary for Mexico and Carmen and Luis Riu, CEOs of the… Read the full news article

TUI Group Appoints New CIO to Lead Digital Transformation Efforts

Berlin, Germany, 2023-Jan-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Digital transformation continues to be a top priority for TUI Group. Due to this special importance, CEO Sebastian Ebel had already assumed overall responsibility for IT on the Executive Board as of 1 October 2022. As of 1 January 2023, the vacant CIO position at Group level… Read the full news article

TUI Group submits emission reduction targets for airlines, cruise business and hotels to SBTi for validation

Future TUI Group CEO Sebastian Ebel:“I am convinced that the sustainable transformation pays off – for society, for the environment and for business.” TUI targets are comprehensive, science-based and backed up by roadmaps Emission reduction targets for airlines, cruise business and hotels submitted Berlin, Germany, 2022-Aug-25 — /Travel PR News/ — Focusing on the reduction… Read the full news article

TUI Group relaunches enhanced TUI Collection, offering selection of high quality, original, and more sustainable tours and activities

Berlin, Germany, 2022-May-26 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group, one of the world’s leading tourism groups, has revamped, expanded and relaunched the TUI Collection, one of the largest portfolios of original, branded experiences in the travel industry. The relaunch continues the Group’s strategic focus on tours and activities as a key growth pillar and… Read the full news article

TUI Blue aims to grow to 300+ hotels in Southeast Asia, China, Africa and the Middle East

Erik Friemuth: “An important milestone on the way to becoming the world’s leading leisure hotel brand” TUI Group’s hotel subsidiary aims for growth with management and franchise agreements New development offices in Dubai and Hong Kong Contracts signed for first hotels in China Berlin, Germany, 2022-Mar-31 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group will continue to… Read the full news article

RIU Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of the Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square

Palma, Spain, 2022-Feb-16 — /Travel PR News/ — RIU Hotels & Resorts has just opened the Hotel Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, the Spanish hotel chain’s second establishment in New York City. Just like its predecessor, this hotel is a new build and has a highly desirable location in the heart of Manhattan, surrounded by the most famous… Read the full news article

Riu Creole and Riu Le Morne, Mauritius reopen doors to international customers

RIU’s hotel complex in Mauritius, which includes the Riu Creole and Riu Le Morne, is reopening its doors to international customers after having been closed for over 18 months Berlin, Germany, 2021-Oct-22 — /Travel PR News/ — The reopening of this hotel complex in Mauritius, which was RIU’s first in the Indian Ocean, means great… Read the full news article

TUI Group and Nezasa partner on new digital platform for multi-day tours

Agreement reflects TUI’s ongoing strategic investment in digital platform capabilities Development of platform for digital production of personalised multi-day tours – across all TUI markets Berlin, Germany, 2021-Jun-03 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group, the world’s leading tourism group, has signed an agreement for a new digital platform for multi-day tours, to be developed… Read the full news article

TUI Group announces the opening of ROBINSON Club Cabo Verde

Berlin, Germany, 2019-Dec-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Creole culture and modern club holidays now meet in the Cape Verde Islands. Last Saturday saw the opening of ROBINSON Club Cabo Verde in the island of Sal close to Santa Maria. The new club marks leading tourism company TUI Group’s continued expansion of its portfolio in… Read the full news article

TUI Group announces the opening of the TUI Blue Fieberbrunn hotel, TUI Blue’s second hotel in Austria

TUI Blue Fieberbrunn makes its debut for the first Winter season Third TUI Blue hotel in Austria in final construction phase Further hotel openings in Gran Canaria and Morocco Berlin, Germany, 2019-Dec-03 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group continues to expand the portfolio of its lifestyle hotel brand TUI Blue with the opening of… Read the full news article

TUI Group appoints Birgit Conix as new CFO

TUI Group appoints Birgit Conix as new CFO TUI Group Supervisory Board to appoint Belgian as CFO International top manager with experience across multiple sectors Horst Baier to leave the Group in excellent shape after 22 years Hanover, Germany, 2018-Mar-15 — /Travel PR News/ — The Belgian Birgit Conix (52) will succeed TUI Group’s CFO… Read the full news article

TUI Group further expands hotel portfolio in Greece with new Robinson Club on the southern coast of Crete

Hanover, Germany, 2017-Aug-07 — /Travel PR News/ — TUI Group continues to deliver growth in its Hotels & Resorts segment. The Group has acquired Stella Polaris S.A., a subsidiary of the Greek Karatzis Group and owner of land on the southern coast of Crete, to open a new Robinson Club. With the Robinson Clubs Kyllini… Read the full news article

TUI Group welcomes Peter Krüger as Director of Investor Relations

 Hanover, Germany, 2017-Jun-29 — /Travel PR News/ — Peter Krüger will take over as TUI Group Director of Investor Relations. Apart from dialogue with shareholders and analysts, Peter Krüger will also be in charge of strategic and financial projects launched by TUI Group as Director Investor Relations & Special Projects. In joining TUI Group, Peter… Read the full news article

FiturGreen 2015: “Towards sustainable consumption and production in the tourism sector”, 28-30 January 2015, Fitur, Madrid

Tourism must be sustainable if it is to avoid jeopardizing its future and the viability of tourism destinations, and contribute in that way to promoting a more responsible consumption. The role of travellers as agents of positive change will be addressed at FiturGreen 2015 through models, success stories and innovative tools that have improved the… Read the full news article