Tui reports strong demand as travel approaches pre-Covid levels

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The package holiday operator Tui Group has enjoyed strong Easter bookings to sunshine destinations including the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean, and expects a strong summer season as travel approaches pre-Covid levels.

Turkey, the Balearic islands, mainland Spain, Greece and Egypt which offer “guaranteed sun” at this time of year have also been in demand with UK and German travellers, said the German-based company. It is one of the world’s biggest tourism groups, and owns planes, hotels and cruise ships.