TUI Set To Open 21 New Retail Stores in 2023 June 2023


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IN support for the Great British High Street, leading global leisure and travel company, TUI has committed to opening 21 brand new stores across the country during 2023.


Three of the new stores have already opened their doors in Liverpool Speke, Oxford & Banbury each adding to the rejuvenation and growth of the local area.


The locations of the remaining 18


stores are yet to be announced but TUI has made a commitment to open them before the end of the year. Belinda Vazquez, TUI director of sales channels, said: “There is no doubt


Finnair Introduces New Superlight Economy Fare


that the High Street has changed over the last few years but are seeing a resurgence of people wanting that face- to-face interaction, especially since the pandemic leaving consumers looking for expert advice and reassurance. “Our retail team offer expert destination advice, tips on how to get the most value for money and all with a friendly


face. We love seeing our


customers come into the store and leave a smile on their face knowing their dream holiday is booked.” The new TUI stores will also see local recruitment campaigns for new retail staff to join the team.


FINNAIR is introducing a new Superlight ticket for short haul journeys within Europe. As of 1 June, the Superlight ticket type will replace Economy Light tickets on Finnair journeys within Europe. It includes a small bag, which goes under the seat, but with no other carry-baggage included.


TUI BLUE UNVEILS NEW FREE KIDS CLUB ACTIVITIES TO


HELP CHILDREN BECOME MORE ADVENTUROUS EATERS TUI BLUE, TUI’s global leisure hotel brand, has launched new free kids club activities in its family resorts this summer to encourage adventurous appetites in children. The new additions follow findings from TUI BLUE revealing almost three quarters of parents (72%) say their kids are fussy eaters. However, even though parents think their children have picky palettes, kids appear to be more adventurous than they are given credit for. When asked, 90% of children surveyed revealed the weird and wonderful food combinations they’d try if given the chance. Top choices for 6–11-year-olds include noodles and melted cheese, chips drizzled with chocolate, pizza topped with cornflakes


and hotdogs sprinkled with popcorn. To help families indulge these bolder


tastes, they can sign up for Odd Bites and Kids Á La Carte, new sessions joining the already extensive kids club programme, that allow children to try new foods and create new dishes. ‘Odd Bites’


experiment with new tastes as they are challenged


to unleash


encourages families to their


senses and


guess what they’re eating whilst blindfolded, anyone for marshmallow stuffed olives or coconut coated tomatoes? And at Kids Á La Carte, children are tasked with opening their own restaurant, preparing delicious snacks, creating beautiful table settings and serving their creations to their parents.


Leading Scottish Hotel Shortlisted for the Top Award


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GLENAPP Castle, a 21-bedroom Relais & Chateaux Hotel and PoB Hotel, in Ayrshire, Scotland, has been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2023 Catey Awards for the fourth consecutive year. Glenapp Castle has been shortlisted


in the ‘Hotel of the Year – Independent’ category which is for “hotels that have shown excellence in their chosen market; offer an example to which others can aspire; present a healthy balance sheet and for hotels that are able to demonstrate particular achievements in the past year’’. Jill


Chalmers, Managing Glenapp Castle, comments;


Director of ‘We are


delighted to have been shortlisted for the 4th year running. This is an incredibly high and prestigious industry award, and the Glenapp Castle team are always striving to constantly improve our top quality offering – it is great to see this recognised


once again.’


As one of the main drivers of luxury travel to the South-West of Scotland, Glenapp Castle is delighted to be shortlisted this year, particularly as the Cateys celebrates its 40th anniversary. In recent years, the Castle has seen the introduction of the iconic penthouse apartment Suite, The Endeavour, which has recently been recognised by Elite Traveler US as one of the Top 100 Suites in the World. The Castle’s infamous Hebridean Sea Safari also continues to be a great success, along with its portfolio of over 70 different activities and experiences.


After hundreds of nominations, Glenapp Castle is shortlisted among other top independent hotels including Yorebridge House and Aviator. The final winners will be announced on Tuesday 4th July, at a glittering ceremony in London.


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