policyAGENDA

The publication is published four times a year, summarising the key political issues of the TUI Group. You can subscribe to policyAGENDA as a printed product free of charge – with a brief e-mail to politikagenda@tui.com.

Market

• Thomas Cook's insolvency: Transformation of the tour operator sector

Sustainability

• Holiday flights: Optimum seat occupancy = maximum efficiency
• Aviation: Creating a framework for climate protection
• Sustainability Report 2018: Key figures

Digitalisation

• Destination experiences: A global online platform made in Europe

Europe

• Europe: Promoting tourism 
• Cyprus: Moving out of the crisis with tourism

Foundation

• Tourism: Improving local farmers‘ income

Complete issue (PDF)

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Europe

• Youth Study 2019: pro-Europe, but with some criticisms
• EU: unlocking growth potential in tourism

Policy

• Flight delays: time for policymakers to take action
• Plastics: reducing the threat to our oceans

Destinations

• Tunisia: stability through tourism
• Curaçao: children as environmental ambassadors

News

• Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: new ship sets environmental benchmarks
• Digitalisation: next-generation guided tours
• Training quota: TUI is a pioneer

Complete issue (PDF)

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Obituary

• Frank Püttman has passed away

Development policy

• Africa: The tourism industry as a central development partner

Europe

• EU policy: Putting the focus on tourism
• Spain: The travel sector is a key industry

Consumer protection

• Package holidays: Optimum consumer protection 
• Digitalisation: Taking advantage of opportunities in tourism 

News

• Greece: Sustainable upswing

Complete issue (PDF)

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Workplace

• The future of work: TUI Group has a strong social partnership
• TUI Cruises: A great atmosphere above and below deck

Sustainability

• Climate targets: Positive mid-term review

Markets

• British tourists: An important economic driver for the EU
• Malaysia: More prosperity through tourism

​Foundation

• Climate change: Support for families in the Philippines

Complete issue (PDF)

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Focus

• Cruising into sustainability: TUI Cruises sets benchmarks

Markets

• Export surpluses: Tourism as a balancing factor
• Egypt: Growth and change through tourism
• The Nordics: TUI ’s digital innovation lab 

Consumer Protection

• Class action lawsuits in the EU: Added value for holidaymakers?
• Consumer protection: TUI is a strong partner

​Foundation

• ​Youth study: Europe on the rise, democracy under pressure

News

• TUI Care Foundation: Cooperation with UNICEF on emergency relief
• Plastic waste: Compostable drinking straws 

Complete issue (PDF)

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Tourism Destinations

• Mecklenburg-West Pomerania: Hospitality and tourism secure job record
• Mauritius: Stability attracts tourists and investments 

Policy

• The fight against poverty: Leveraging the opportunities associated with tourism
• EU agenda: The five tourism issues
• Package holidays: Maximum consumer protection – even in case of insolvency
• Tourism Competence Centre: Putting an end to parochial politics

Foundation

• ​TUI Care Foundation: Creating prospects for young people

Complete issue (PDF)

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Germany

• A new Bundestag: An opportunity for a more active tourism policy

Europe

• Climate protection in aviation: We have to stay on target
• Accessibility: Barrier-free holidays
• Bulgaria: Economic development through quality tourism

Foundation

• TUI Care Foundation: Unique projects around the world

News

• Aviation tax: Abolishing it now would generate growth
• Brexit: Push for progress in sector negotiations
• Science parliament: Dialogue with TUI

Infographic

• Tourism: Three facts about its relevance for Europe and the world

Complete issue (PDF)

German version (PDF)

Leaflet with infographic (PDF)

Bundestag election

• New Bundestag: Focus on opportunities for tourism

Europe

• EU: TUI steps up its presence

Tourism for all

• Accessible travel: TUI extends its range of accessible products
• Care and well-being: What does TUI actually offer?

Sustainability

• On target: Sustainable travel is a core business segment

News

• Mein Schiff 6: Launching ceremony in front of the Elbphilharmonie
• Europe Live!: Students and politicians discuss the future of the EU
• TUI Stores: A new and inspiring experience
• Study: Holiday is the most popular investment

Complete Issue (PDF)

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Economy and Labour

• Cruise ships: Flagships of the European shipbuilding industry
• Greece: Tourism is a permanent job-motor

EU

• Young Europe 2017: Study reveals extremely fragile support
• EU Border Controls: Commission‘s proposal is not practical

Commentary Dr. Rolf Mützenich MP

• Foreign Policy: Tourism an important instrument for more stability

Notifications

• China: TUI grows in the digital travel market
• Long distance travel: Important boom for emerging and developing countries
• Tuscany: TUI Blue opens a hotel – and revives an almost forgotten town
• Booking page TUI.com: Winner with Stiftung Warentest

Complete Issue (PDF)

German version (PDF)

Location

• Trend: Holiday in Germany
• TUI and Etihad: New leisure airline creates prospects

Further topics

• All-Inclusive holidays: Sustainable travel
• Croatia: Tourism as a pillar of the economy

Foundation

• TUI Care Foundation: New opportunities for local people in destinations

Notifications

• Growth: A successful end to the financial year for the TUI Group
• TUI subsidiary Berge & Meer: "An attractive employer"
• Dietary trends: Something for everyone
• One brand: The global strength of TUI

Complete Issue (PDF)

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Climate Protection

• ICAO Assembly: A climate agreement is possible
• Climate: More individual incentives for less CO2
• Carbon intensity: Down by 10 percent

Package travel

• Package travel: Fairer competition for increased consumer protection

Further topics

• Tourism: Growth is key for our partner regions
• Vietnam: Creating sustainable tourism
• Cape Verde: A model democracy that's on its way up

Notifications

• Bremerhaven: Growth thanks to TUI Cruises
• US election: Get close to the action with TUI
• Dialogue: Engagement in the associations
• Sustainability indices: TUI is industry leader once again

Complete Issue (PDF)

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Political Conditions

• Transparency: The digital TUI policyLOUNGE
• Package travel: Create legal certainty now
• Service centre: The TUI Works Council supports Sunday working hours

Economic significance

• Tourism is growing worldwide: Germany benefits
• Development policy: Tourism as a key partner
• Destination Singapore: Innovation as a national objective

TUI Foundation

• “I speak German.”: Refugee project expanded

Complete Issue (PDF)

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Focus on Sustainability

• Sustainability: TUI has ambitious goals
• Structural changes: Tuscany project offers prospects for local residents
• Environmental research: NASA, Boeing and Helmholtz as key TUI partners
• 360°analysis: Effects of tourism under the microscope

Further topic

• Mexico: Growth and prosperity through investment in tourism

TUI Foundation

• Steinmeier: “I’m looking for brave foundations as partners”

Complete Issue (PDF)

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