We will use your email address only for sending you newsletters. For the latest on store re-openings, take a look at our FAQs. Travel agents TUI is closing its Falmouth store. The travel and tourism industry is one of the worst hit industries following the coronavirus pandemic. The future of six TUI stores in Lincolnshire appears uncertain after the firm has announced it is closing 166 shops because of the coronavirus pandemic. TUI Store Finder » TUI Store Directory. Which stores are closing? Tui has confirmed it will close 34 stores over the next 12 months. 166 Tui stores are set to close (Picture: Getty Images) Travel giant Tui has announced it will close 166 stores across the UK and Ireland. ‘It is therefore imperative that we make these difficult cost decisions, look after our colleagues during such unprecedented uncertainty and also offer a modern customer service. In the latest blow to both the high street and the tourism industry, bosses say the closures are ‘accelerated’ as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but are mainly due to changes in customer habits. Tui will close 34 stores in the next 12 months. Around 630 of the affected workers will be moved to a remote sales and service team, while the remaining 270 roles will be cut by closing overseas customer service centres. According to a statement, the decision for the closures was made following changes in customer behaviour following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.. According to a statement, the decision for the closures was made following changes in customer behaviour following the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.. The travel and tourism industry is one of the worst-hit industries following the coronavirus pandemic. Please see our Privacy Notice for details of your data protection rights. Sharelines. Tui has confirmed it will close 34 stores over the next 12 months. Tui will close 34 stores in the next 12 months. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit WhatsApp Advertisement. The crushing blow to A … The travel firm says the move comes in reponse to changing shopping habits, with the shift online "accelerated" by COVID-19. TUI has confirmed that it will instead be adding flights in August 1, 2 and 3 to Greece and Turkey. TUI to close 166 high street stores - but has plans to redeploy some jobs. Posters have been plastered across the front of the shop saying the branch will close tomorrow. The store closures are expected to affect 900 staff. Around 350 retail stores will remain following the closures. Around 1,200 jobs are now at risk. This is the full list of Boots stores that will be temporarily closing this month. The full list of 22 Debenhams stores set to close in 2020. “Customer behaviours have already changed in recent years, with 70 percent of all TUI UK bookings taking place online. TUI Store Finder » TUI Store Directory. The move saw nearly 600 people lose their jobs. TUI set to close a third of stores in new cost-cutting measures 0 comment HUNDREDS of jobs are at risk after travel operator TUI announced plans to close a third of its stores. This is the full list of Boots stores that will be temporarily closing this month. The UK's biggest tour operator said it was making the move following changes in customer behaviour. Only about 370 of the restaurant chain’s 530 UK stores have reopened since the nation went into lockdown, and chief executive Alasdair Murdoch said the economic damage stemming from the crisis could ultimately force the company to permanently close up to 10% of its stores. This article is more than 1 month old. It’s expected that hundreds of Britons will now have to change the dates of their holidays or apply for refunds. ‘We have world-class travel advisers at Tui, so we hope many of them will become homeworkers and continue to offer the personalised service we know our customers value.’. Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the tour operator has announced. TUI set to close a third of stores in new cost-cutting measures 0 comment HUNDREDS of jobs are at risk after travel operator TUI announced plans to close a third of its stores. The shop closures, due to the merger of TUI with First Choice, will focus on branches which are unprofitable or in locations where there is more than one shop. 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Britain’s biggest holiday company, TUI, revealed that it would be closing 166 of its 516 high street stores across the UK and Ireland. Please call your local store for details. Around 7% of the company’s workforce is expected to be affected, mainly in its Nottingham support office. Britain’s biggest holiday company, TUI, revealed that it would be closing 166 of its 516 high street stores across the UK and Ireland. Tour operator Tui, with outlets across Norfolk, is to close almost a third of its shops, moving staff to work from home instead. The travel firm says the move comes in reponse to changing shopping habits, with the shift online "accelerated" by COVID-19. Managing director Andrew Flintham said in a statement that these “difficult” decisions have to be made. Picture: Newsquest HOLIDAY firm TUI is to shut 166 high street stores across the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.uk. TUI has announced that it will be closing 70 stores in France today which could see nearly 600 people lose their jobs. Coronavirus: Tui to shut 166 high street shops in UK and Ireland. Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and Ireland. Britain’s biggest holiday company is to close one-third of its high-street travel agencies. TUI has also cancelled all its holidays to mainland Spain until August 10. TUI To Close 166 Stores In UK And Ireland. “It is therefore imperative that we make these difficult cost decisions, look after our colleagues during such unprecedented uncertainty and also offer a modern customer service. TUI has announced that it will be closing 70 stores in France today which could see nearly 600 people lose their jobs. TUI is set to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the tour operator announced today (July 30). STORE OPENING HOURS: At stores that are currently open, the opening hours may vary from what’s listed here. Posters have been plastered across the front of the shop saying the branch will close tomorrow. TUI stores are reopening some shops on July 6, it has announced. John Lewis said it will permanently close eight of its stores, putting 1,300 jobs at risk. The tour operator said that a total of 583 jobs will be lost after they either sell off or close 70 of its stores. It comes as TUI this week announced it would be extending the cancellation of its holidays to the Canary and Balearics Islands until August 4. Tui to close more than 30 stores. Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the tour operator has announced (Martin Rickett/PA) Shawn Pogatchnik and Mícheál Ó Scannáil July 30 2020 01:18 PM Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the tour operator has announced. Avoid the queues by phoning or emailing your local store to book an appointment. Affected agents will be re-deployed. Pre-Close Trading Update IR News 17 August 2020 TUI AG launches consent solicitation in respect of a certain amend-ment of the terms and conditions of the EUR 300,000,000 2.125 % Senior Notes due 26 October 2021 IR News 13 August 2020 FY20 Q3 Results ended 30 June 2020 ‘We believe Covid-19 has only accelerated this change in purchasing habits, with people looking to buy online or wishing to speak with travel experts from the comfort of their own home. Coronavirus: Tui to shut 166 high street shops in UK and Ireland. Photograph: Dave Rushen/Sopa Images/Rex/Shutterstock Tui to close 166 high street stores after ‘changes in customer behaviour’ ... TUI store closures. The company added, though, that it aims to redeploy all affected agents. 07 Nov 2019 by Jennifer Morris. The stores will have a series of coronavirus safety measures in place but won't offer travel money services and only card payments will be accepted, reports The Mirror. The store closures are expected to affect 900 staff. Travel giant TUI on Thursday announced that it will close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.. Travel company TUI said it will shut 166 stores in the UK and Ireland in response to the downturn in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic, in a move which could lead to some job losses. The company added, though, that it aims to redeploy all affected agents. Express. order back issues and use the historic Daily Express Tour operator Tui, with outlets across Norfolk, is to close almost a third of its shops, moving staff to work from home instead. … However, it is likely many of the jobs could be saved by redeployment. Burger King UK’s boss also warned up to 1,600 jobs could be lost. Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the tour operator has announced. Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the tour operator has announced. Tui permanently closed 166 stores in July (Image: PA) Read More Related Articles. Closed on 10 April: – London Canary Wharf Cabot Square – London Canary Wharf Jubilee READ MORE: Spain flights: easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and TUI full update as holidays cancelled. The tour operator said that a total of 583 jobs will be … The news comes after a number of shock announcements in recent weeks about huge losses of jobs on Britain’s high streets in the face of the pandemic. Which stores are closing? Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the tour operator has announced. Managing director Andrew Flintham said: ‘We want to be in the best position to provide excellent customer service, whether it’s in a high street store, over the telephone or online, and will continue to put the customer at the heart of what we do. Sharelines. Tui is to close nearly a third of its high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. TUIhas announced that it will be closing 70 stores in Francetoday which could see nearly 600 people lose their jobs. The move is in response to the UK Government changing its advice for mainland Spain, the Balearics and the Canaries. Tui says it will continue to run 350 retail stores, but is planning to close 166 in the UK and Ireland. Thomson tour holiday operator Tui Travel today announced plans to close 100 of its UK-based travel stores. Britain’s biggest holiday company, TUI, revealed that it would be closing 166 of its 516 high street stores across the UK and Ireland. Travel agent TUI said it will close 166 of its stores across Ireland the UK due to the impact of Covid-19. The move has sparked outrage amongst keen travellers who had booked summer holidays in Spain, the Balearics and the Canary Islands. Another 506 people die with Covid as UK records 18,450 new cases, Labour demands 'urgent review' of Christmas plan as pressure grows for a rethink, Covid's new strain has the exact same symptoms to watch out for. TUI is set to close 166 stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland Credit: Alamy Around 350 shops will remain open. The company said it will close 166 of its 516 high-street stores in the UK and Ireland “as it adapts to changes in customer behaviour”. The tour operator said that a total of 583 jobs will be lost after they either sell off or close 70 of its stores. Travellers with holidays to the Balearic and Canary Islands from August 4 and mainland Spain from August 10 will receive an update on July 31. Tui said outlets will close in the UK and Republic of Ireland as part of plans to expand digitally, though 330 high street stores will continue to trade. Retail is not the only industry to be hit hard by the Covid-19 crisis, with the travel industry also struggling. The UK’s biggest tour operator is … TUI STORE DIRECTORY. TUI Stores re-opening on July 6 Tui said outlets will close in the UK and Republic of Ireland as part of plans to expand digitally, though 330 high street stores will continue to trade. Germany based travel company TUI on Thursday said it’ll shut 166 stores in the UK and Ireland in response to the downturn in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic, in a move which can cause more losses in the battered sector. Travel giant Tui has announced it will close 166 stores across the UK and Ireland. TUI has announced that it will be closing 70 stores in France today which could see nearly 600 people lose their jobs. Tui is to close nearly a third of its high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Now, anyone returning from Spain to the UK will have to face 14 days in isolation. He said: “We want to be in the best position to provide excellent customer service, whether it’s in a high street store, over the telephone or online, and will continue to put the customer at the heart of what we do. They will also be able to receive a full refund or the option to rebook their holiday. The crushing blow to the travel and tourism industry will impact up to 900 jobs. newspaper archive. 07 Nov 2019 by Jennifer Morris. Two full-size department stores in Birmingham and Watford are closing, as well as four At Home shops in Croydon, Newbury, Swindon and Tamworth, and two travel hub outlets at Heathrow and St Pancras. Get your need-to-know The TUI news comes after the airline and holiday company announced last month that it would be closing 70 stores in France. Tui is set to shut a third of its UK stores in another blow to the high street as the world's biggest travel firm prepares for a bleak summer season. Closed on 10 April: – London Canary Wharf Cabot Square – … TUI has announced it will be closing even more stores today. Travel giant TUI on Thursday announced that it will close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.. “We believe Covid-19 has only accelerated this change in purchasing habits, with people looking to buy online or wishing to speak with travel experts from the comfort of their own home. Around 166 sites will close as … Tui is set to shut a third of its UK stores in another blow to the high street as the world's biggest travel firm prepares for a bleak summer season. Around 350 retail stores will remain following the closures. The travel and tourism industry is one of the worst hit industries following the coronavirus pandemic. In fact, 70 percent of these potentially impacted roles will be created into a new homeworking sales and service team. Tui is to close 166 high street stores in the UK and Ireland. latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more, Boris warned cancel Christmas or pay ‘very high’ price, Four children killed in fire were ‘so neglected they couldn’t speak’, Dad charged with murder of four-month-old daughter, Thug who kicked homeless man in face complains about death threats, said earlier this month it will axe 4,000 jobs, John Lewis said it will permanently close eight of its stores, it will lay off 5,000 staff in total and potentially close three of its airport hubs. TUI, which last year took 23 million people on holiday, lost €1.1 billion euros in the second quarter after the COVID-19 pandemic brought global travel to a halt. TRAVEL AGENT TUI is to close nearly a third of its high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. TUI is set to close 166 high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland, the tour operator announced today (July 30). Travel company TUI has revealed plans to close 166 stores in the UK and Ireland as coronavirus pandemic sinks travel demand. Tui to close more than 30 stores. TUI STORE DIRECTORY. Germany based travel company TUI on Thursday said it’ll shut 166 stores in the UK and Ireland in response to the downturn in travel caused by the coronavirus pandemic, in a move which can cause more losses in the battered sector. Travel company TUI has revealed plans to close 166 stores in the UK and Ireland as coronavirus pandemic sinks travel demand. Travel agents TUI is closing its Falmouth store. July 30 2020 10:54 AM Tui is to close nearly a third of its high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. Tui said it was not currently naming the stores that are proposed to close during the 45-day consultation period but confirmed that none of the shops that are currently open are at risk of closure. TRAVEL giant TUI is closing 166 stores in another blow for the industry, impacting 900 staff. EasyJet announced at the end of June it will lay off 5,000 staff in total and potentially close three of its airport hubs in Stansted, Southend and Newcastle. DON'T MISS:TUI cruise line cancels all cruises in major blow for Britons' summer holidaysTUI, BA & easyJet: Airlines outline plans amid Spain's removal from 'air bridge' listTUI holidays: Britons could face holiday ruin if they don’t follow vital airport advice. Tui to close 166 travel agents with bosses taking 'difficult decisions' to axe High Street stores Customer behaviours have changed in recent years, with 70 per cent of all Tui … Customers due to travel to all Spanish destinations between July 26 and August 9 will be able to cancel or amend their holiday. Travel company Tui is set to shut 166 High Street stores in the UK and Ireland, affecting up to 900 jobs. The major holiday company recently announced that it would be axing all its holidays until July 10, dashing Britons hopes for … Tui will close 166 high street stores Around 900 roles will be impacted, with 70% of these employees set to be transferred to a new homeworking sales and service team. Around 630 of the affected workers will be moved to a remote sales and service team, while the remaining 270 roles will be cut by closing overseas customer service centres. ‘Customer behaviours have already changed in recent years, with 70% of all Tui UK bookings taking place online. Managing director Andrew Flintham said the “difficult” decision … Tui is to close nearly a third of its high street stores in the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The UK's biggest tour operator said it was making the move following changes in customer behaviour. The restructuring comes six months after the company's creation from the merger of Tui … For more stories like this, check our news page. 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