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Does Tui want to go more direct or not?
Tui Group chief executive Fritz Joussen seems to contradict himself in your recent coverage. On one page he says there is a “risk of being too direct” (good – that’s just what we want to hear!); on another he says “the more direct we go, the more profitable we are”. Surely he can’t have it both ways?
WILLIAM THOMPSON independent homeworker Travel Weekly welcomes a response from Tui Group
Good luck, Sarah
Story: All Leisure announces departure of Sarah Weetman Sarah is a consummate professional and I wish her luck in the future. As for All Leisure, it is a business-driven organisation which will already have plans in place for life after Sarah. Both will enjoy success.
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other sectors is a good idea: Well said, Giles. Having spent many years in multiple verticals, the lack of any sense of urgency in sales operations never ceases to amaze me. This is a very insular industry that has, for too many years, only sourced its talent from within, meaning too much recycling of dead talent.
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SuperBreak’s direct drive deters me
Story: SuperBreak downplays parent firm’s direct-sell drive Your story on SuperBreak moving to direct-sell bookings is no surprise. Over the last couple of years we have seen SuperBreak begin advertising on TV and radio with freephone numbers for customers but not agents, and discounts being made available to targeted employment groups. SuperBreak was the market leader for short breaks and a great supporter of agents for many years. But the comments from its owners that they are to target higher-margin direct sales positions SuperBreak as a competitor to the trade rather than a partner. As a homeworker, I support those companies that are trade-friendly and don’t compete against us. I will no longer be offering SuperBreak as first choice to my customers. KAREN homeworker Travel Weekly would welcome a response from SuperBreak
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