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TUI bullish on a bumper summer season Tour operator TUI expects a strong summer season ahead despite higher overall prices. It comes as the company posted better than expected quarterly results. It says about 60% of summer capacity is sold even with prices up by 4% on average compared to 2023. UK summer capacity is currently 65% sold for the season. “Both our ongoing operations in UK and Nordics reported higher results supported by increased volumes at higher prices.” TUI’s revenue grew 16% to a record €3.6 billion in the last quarter The cruises and hotels business units performed best, it said. It narrowed losses to €189 million with short and medium-haul destinations selling well, like the Canary Islands and Egypt. “The group’s business model allows it to flexibly shift capacity from the eastern to the western Mediterranean,” TUI said of the uncertain situation in the Red Sea region. “The first two quarters of the financial year were very successful in operational terms. It clearly demonstrates the resilience of our business model,” CEO Sebastian Ebel said.

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So summer school holidays are here, and wanderlust is in the air!  It doesn’t surprise me that Singapore Airlines remains in the top three as the world’s second-best airline in SKYTRAX's latest rankings of 2024! Our family has been Singapore Airlines's hardcore fans ever since we moved here a decade ago. There are so many reasons why we love it, apart from the brand reputation there's also their service excellence, cabin crew standards, innovative cabin products, culinary experiences, safety and reliability, etc.  One thing that really tickles my travel bone about Singapore Airlines is their knack for turning something as serious as safety into a mini blockbuster. I have seen a few brilliantly produced airline safety videos in the past, e.g. Air Newzealand’s “The Hobbit”, or one from Virgin America, just to name a few, but the one made by Singapore Airlines in 2017 has been my all time favorite (video link in the comments). So, why are their safety videos such a hit? It’s not just about keeping us safe (though that’s crucial of course), it’s about taking us on a journey, quite literally as the viewers follow the Singapore Girl as she travels to familiar landmarks such as Boat Quay, The Intan Peranakan Home Museum, River Safari, Haji Lane, Adventure Cove WaterparkTM, Henderson Waves, Capitol Theatre and Gardens by the Bay.    This work was a result of a bilateral agreement signed between SIA and Singapore Tourism Board in June 2017 aimed at jointly promoting inbound travel to and through Singapore, and showcasing the city state to a global audience. By blending practical info with a dash of cultural charm, Singapore Airlines transforms the mundane into a travel highlight. I unpack the WHY and what it means for us in the world of business and branding. Whether you’re in aviation or any industry, there’s a lot to learn about captivating your audience and making every interaction count. ⚛ Innovate and Differentiate ⚛ Tell a Story ⚛ Integrate Branding Seamlessly ⚛ Enhance Customer Experience ⚛ Leverage Cultrual Elements Are you a fan of their safety video and what makes you a loyal customer of theirs? Share your thoughts please. 𝐈 𝐝𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜. 👫 𝐽𝑜𝑖𝑛 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛  ♻ 𝐿𝑖𝑘𝑒 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑅𝑒𝑝𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑖𝑓 𝑡ℎ𝑖𝑠 𝑖𝑠 𝑢𝑠𝑒𝑓𝑢𝑙 🚩 𝐹𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑚𝑒 Weiying Pan𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑖𝑛𝑠𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 #SingaporeAirlines  #singaporetourismboard #SkytraxAwards  #BrandInnovation  #TravelInspiration  #BusinessInsights #BrandStrategy  #Innovation #brandstorytelling