TUI Group is stepping up investments in countries like Bulgaria and Cape Verde to compensate for a slump in demand for travel to Turkey, the world’s largest tour operator announced on 9 February.
TUI Group data show that bookings to Turkey for Summer 2016 have decreased by 40% due to security concerns caused by the recent terrorist attacks in the country and its proximity to war-torn Syria.
Along with Turkey, Egypt, Tunisia and Paris have also became less popular among TUI Group’s clients due to the recent terrorist attacks carried out at those tourist destinations.
Bulgaria has been chosen as one of the countries in which the company will increase its activities since price levels in the country are comparable to those in Tunisia, TUI CEO Friedrich Joussen has announced.