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TUI, one of the world’s leading tourism businesses, is targeting product
led growth in existing and untapped customer segments with the launch of TUI
tours. The new platform tuitours.com is a cutting-edge tool that enables the
digital production of group and individual tours by travel advisors and
customers and simplifying the development of multi-day tours and roundtrips.
The growing tours market is valued at 100 billion USD, with annual growth of 6
per cent – yet is largely offline and highly fragmented. TUI is already a
market leader and since 2018 has provided tours for over 500,000 customers, but
plans to drive further growth with the TUI tours platform, which has been
launched in Belgium ahead of its international roll out.
The TUI tours platform is a single, end to end system that enables
sourcing, production, distribution and fulfilment of tours. Built in
conjunction with Nezasa, an award-winning travel tech startup, the platform
provides fast and accurate itinerary development, with real time pricing and
availability, in a modern drag & drop system, simplifying the previously
complex process of building tours. Customers and travel advisors select from
group or individual itineraries, which they can then seamlessly personalize in
real time with access to TUI and third-party travel components, including
flights, accommodation, transfers, car rental, experiences, and guides. This
reflects the demands of the modern traveler for greater flexibility and
convenience.
Peter Krueger, TUI Chief Strategy Officer & Holiday Experiences CEO:
“TUI is already the market leader in multi day tours and now we enhance our
product offering based on new technology. Growing our experiences product
portfolio is a key strategic priority for TUI. The tours segment in particular
is a sizeable and strongly growing market. We are proud having successfully
launched a new fully integrated platform.”
The platform leverages the strengths of TUI, such as strong
relationships with industry partners as well as high quality in-destination
service delivery, and the knowledge of local and global experts for tour
itinerary development and curation. Furthermore, customers and travel advisors
can combine exclusive products, including the Robinson, Magic Life and TUI Blue
hotel portfolio, and the unique TUI Collection range of experiences.
David Burling, TUI Markets & Airlines CEO: “Europe’s highest
mountains in eight days, a road trip across the United States, or the amazing
beaches of Mexico – with TUI tours, holidaymakers and travel advisors can
easily and quickly find the tour they want, or customise a suggested itinerary
to their needs. Through combining cutting-edge technology with TUI’s travel
expertise and service promise, we are bringing something totally new to the
market – scalable customisation of tours.”
The TUI tours platform is initially available exclusively in Belgium to
travel advisors and direct to customers, with a wider international roll out
during 2023 and 2024. Individual and group tours in 30 countries, including
destinations in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the Americas, are already
available. The platform replaces previously used local solutions and includes
the full portfolio of existing Group tours offered by TUI.
Browse the platform at https://tuitours.com
Image Credit: © TUI
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