Underlying EBIT Record and YoY Improvement
Underlying EBIT of EUR 77 million in Q1 — the highest underlying EBIT the company has reported for a Q1 — representing an increase of EUR 26 million year‑on‑year versus the prior year.
Reconfirmed Full‑Year EBIT and Revenue Guidance
Management reconfirmed full‑year guidance: underlying EBIT growth of 7%–10% and revenue growth guidance of 2%–4% (constant currency commentary supports reiteration).
Net Debt and Cash Flow Progress
Net debt improved by EUR 0.5 billion year‑on‑year (EUR 0.2 billion FX impact; underlying improvement EUR 0.3 billion). Cash flow improved by approximately EUR 50 million in Q1, driven by structural savings, lower interest and reduced lease/asset financing repayments.
Interest and Profitability Improvements
Interest expense improved by around EUR 10 million (structural improvement via lease portfolio restructuring and asset ownership changes). Q1 was the first underlying result positive pre‑minorities in a winter quarter and basic loss per share halved year‑on‑year for the quarter.
Cruise Segment Strength
Cruise delivered a strong performance: capacity up c.16%, occupancy up c.3% (approaching full capacity), stable daily rates, and continued pricing power (Marella winter rate increases ~5%). Management highlighted strong demand and substantial operational improvements in TUI Cruises and Marella.
Holiday Experiences and Hotels Momentum (Excluding One‑offs)
Holiday Experiences improved by EUR 18 million despite hotel one‑offs and hurricane impact. Excluding Jamaica/one‑offs management noted winter occupancy +1% and average daily rate up ~5%, indicating underlying recovery in owned hotel assets.
Commercial & Distribution Progress — App and Partnerships
Investments in the global app and AI features have driven significant conversion uplifts; the app is the most efficient booking channel. Musement added a major wholesale partner (Jet2) — joining Booking.com, easyJet and lastminute.com — demonstrating traction in third‑party distribution. Musement expected to deliver mid‑single‑digit growth.
Operational & Balance Sheet Actions Completed
Completed strategic moves: took final Marella ship into ownership, early repayment of convertible 2028, lease portfolio restructuring, and payments/repayment actions that improved financial profile and enabled return to dividend policy (proposal to pay 10%–20% of underlying EPS).
Growth in Owned Holiday Assets and River Cruise Expansion
Opened 5 hotels in Africa and 1 in Vietnam; launched a second Nile river ship and now operate six river vessels — expanding Holiday Experiences footprint and strengthening vertically integrated model.
Sustainability Recognition
Achieved an A rating from CDP, reinforcing sustainability credentials which management cited as commercially relevant and core to strategy.