TUI Group has published solid results for the first quarter of its 2025/2026 financial year. According to the trade press, the group recorded revenue of €4.9 billion, stable year-on-year, and operating profit (EBIT) of €77.1 million. This is a notable performance for a quarter that is traditionally loss-making in the travel sector.
Summary
Key figures for Q1 2025/2026
| Indicator | Q1 2025/2026 | Annual change |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | €4.9 billion | Stable |
| Operating profit (EBIT) | €77.1 million | +51 % |
| Holiday Experiences Division | €213.7 million | +8,9 % |
| Cruises | Operational progression | +70,8 % |
| “Markets + Airline” Division | -€115.3 million | Improving |
Profitability achieved as early as winter
According to L'Écho Touristique and La DH, the group managed to generate a positive EBIT in its first quarter, reflecting better management of seasonality and optimization of the integrated model combining tour operating, hotel, cruise and distribution.
Holiday Experiences drives performance
The "Holiday Experiences" division, which includes hotels, resorts, cruises, and TUI Musement, is the main driver of profitability. The cruise segment is showing strong growth, confirming the momentum observed in this market.
Hotel activity, on the other hand, is experiencing a decline linked to a meteorological impact in Jamaica estimated at around 10 million euros.
Outlook for 2026
For the 2025/2026 financial year, TUI Group anticipates revenue growth of 2 to 4% and EBIT growth of 7 to 10%, driven by the summer season and the development of new hotel and cruise capacities.
Sources
https://www.lechotouristique.com/article/tui-group-commence-tres-bien-lannee
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