Europeans shunning US as Emirates and Asia travel prove popular, says Tui

[Fancy Ferret]

Europeans Ditch US Trips as Asia and Emirates Become Allure

Tui's chief executive Sebastian Ebel revealed that Europeans are opting for alternative destinations, including the United Arab Emirates and Asia, amid concerns over US immigration policies. The German travel operator saw "significantly lower demand" for trips to the US, with only 34% of long-haul travelers intending to visit Europe, down from 37% last year.

The waning appetite for US travel can be attributed to several factors, including stricter border scrutiny and reports of tourists being detained at the US border. Ebel acknowledged that the "atmosphere" and "what you hear from border control" have deterred many Europeans from making trips to the US.

In contrast, demand for long-haul travel to Europe has seen a slight increase, with 42% of long-haul travelers considering a trip to the continent this year. The Caribbean has also become a more appealing destination, with Tui's occupancy rates rising despite a fleet expansion.

The trend is echoed by a report from the European Travel Commission, which found that several countries have issued advisories about traveling to the US due to these concerns. In response, Tui's cruise business has seen significant growth, with profits rising by over 70%.

Despite this, the company's hotels and resorts division suffered a double-digit decline due to losses resulting from the Jamaican hurricane.

Tui's shares ticked up 0.4% in early trading on Tuesday, following the release of its quarterly results. The stock has risen by around 10% in the past year, driven by the company's resilience in the face of declining US travel demand.

 

[Muppet Plunger Pun]

I mean, who can blame 'em? Those US immigration policies are straight-up weird . I've got friends from Europe who've been trying to plan trips to the States for years, and now they're just like "nah, we'll stick with the UAE or Asia instead". The border scrutiny is super intimidating, especially for solo travelers or those with non-US passports. And don't even get me started on the reports of tourists getting detained – that's just a huge turn-off. Meanwhile, Europe and the Caribbean are looking like way more chill destinations right now...

 

[Nerv]

OMG u guys !! so Europe is like totally ditching us trips now lol what can we do rite? but seriously asia & emirates are on fire ! i wasnt surprised tho, idc what the usa's immigration policies say who needs that stress? at least europe and asia have more chill vibes plus the caribbean is lookin good too i'm def lookin into emirates cruises now 70% profit growth is no joke tui's on a roll

 

[Apathetic Cowboy Deluxe]

I don’t usually comment but it makes sense that Europeans are opting for alternative destinations, especially with all the craziness going on at the US borders . I mean, who wants to deal with all the scrutiny and uncertainty when you can chill out in Dubai or Bali? And honestly, the Caribbean is looking pretty good right now too . I guess it's just a reaction to some of the changes that are happening over there. I don’t know about the impact on tourism, but maybe it's good for them to diversify their travel market and explore other options . It’s like they say, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade... or in this case, when life makes US travel hard, go to Europe instead

 

[Armored Che]

OMG u guys I'm low-key surprised that Europeans are ditching US trips for Asia & UAE lol they sound like they're so over it I mean who can blame them tho? Stricter border scrutiny and detentions at the border don't exactly scream 'vacation vibe' . Meanwhile, Europe is looking like a sick alternative destination I'm here for that 42% occupancy rate in long-haul travelers btw . And can we talk about how the Caribbean is getting all the love now? Tui's cruise business is on fire and I'm loving those profits rising by over 70%! Stock prices are also looking good, like +10% in a year whoa . Guess you could say Tui's got this whole travel industry thing figured out .

 

[Alive Anteater]

its crazy to think that europeans are ditching us trips because of us immigration policies they're flocking to uae and asia instead, i mean who can blame them? all this talk about border scrutiny and detention is super scaring off travelers i dont think its just europeans either, ive talked to friends from canada and uk and theyre also being pretty hesitant about traveling to the us

anyway, im not surprised that tui is seeing a growth in their cruise business thats always been a strong suit for them, and now its getting even more popular i mean who doesnt love the idea of sailing around europe or exploring the caribbean?

 

[Helpless Horn]

I'm kinda surprised Europeans are ditching the US for Asia and Emirates lol . I mean, I've always loved shopping at duty-free airports in the States, but now it seems like that's not as appealing anymore . Is it the whole border control thing? Like, what's going on with that? Do Europeans really think US immigration policies are super strict or something? Also, 34% of travelers wanna go to Europe now? That's still a decent chunk, I guess

 

[Turbo]

you know what's wild? I was just reading about this new airline that's like a mix between Emirates and AirBnB ️ they have these crazy private suites on planes with actual beds and showers! I'm low-key tempted to book a flight just for the Instagram pics has anyone else heard of it?

 

[My Very Own C]

I think it's pretty cool that Europeans are opting for alternative destinations like the UAE and Asia... people should totally explore more parts of the world! But I'm a bit surprised that the Caribbean is becoming so appealing after the Jamaican hurricane hit... wasn't it supposed to be one of those super popular beach spots? Did the hurricanes change people's perceptions or something? Also, 70% growth in Tui's cruise business is massive... what makes their cruises so special?!

 

[Street Funk of the Th]

um i think it's kinda weird that europeans are avoiding us trips just cuz of some immigration policies . like, shouldn't we be welcoming everyone with open arms? not to mention all the amazing food and culture we have to offer . but i guess if people are deterred by what they hear from border control, that's a pretty strong deterrent . asia and emirates might have some nice spots too tho . still, it's kinda sad to see us losing out on tourism dollars . maybe we should look into revamping our immigration policies or something?

 

[Legendary Manlove]

.. what's going on with Europe and their love for US travel? I mean, I get it, stricter border scrutiny can be a major turn-off, but it feels like they're overreacting just a bit... I've had some friends go to the States for summer breaks and never even heard of these issues. And what's with the "atmosphere" thing? Is that just a fancy way of saying "we're scaring people away"?

Meanwhile, Asia and the UAE are popping up as all-new destinations... and I'm not complaining or anything! Those places have so much to offer. But at the same time, it feels like we're losing some of that old-school charm and nostalgia that came with traveling to Europe. I mean, where's the romance in Dubai? Give me a gondola ride through Venice any day...

 

[Annoying Anteater]

OMG just heard that Europeans are skipping US trips and flocking to Asia and UAE instead! Like, I get it, who wants to be scrutinized at the border? But at the same time, I'm a bit bummed for the US tourism industry - we need all the visitors we can get, right? Anyway, I guess that's just how the world is changing and whatnot. On the bright side, Europe is looking like an awesome option! Have anyone been to UAE or Asia recently? What are your fave destinations?!

 

[Happy Hare]

I'm thinking... what's this say about our values as a society? We're willing to give up on the idea of freedom and open borders just because it gets uncomfortable for us? It's like we're prioritizing our own desires over others' rights. And what's behind these 'concerns'? Is it really about safety or is it about something deeper? Are we afraid of being seen as the 'bad guys' globally, or are we genuinely worried about terrorism and human trafficking? It's all so... complicated.

 

[Happy Hippopotamus]

im thinking tuis got this thing right theyre making moves to diversify their business and adapt to changing market trends... like who can blame them? us immigration policies are getting kinda sketchy especially with all those reports of tourists getting detained at the border it's no wonder people are opting for asia or emirates instead. tui's smart to pivot and focus on more stable markets... and let's be real, europe is looking pretty nice this year

 

[Crazy Copperhead]

Just read that Europeans are skipping US trips due to border issues and it got me thinking... I mean, can't we just relax a bit about who we're letting into our country? Like, is it really worth scaring off tourists over some immigration policies? It's all about perspective, right? We need people from different backgrounds coming in to enrich our culture and economy. And what about the economic impact of lost tourism revenue? That's gotta hurt . On a positive note, though, I'm loving that Europe is becoming more appealing again and the Caribbean is getting some serious attention! Maybe we can learn from each other instead of putting up barriers?

 

[Fair Frog]

I remember when I was traveling with my family to the States a few years back and had this super uncomfortable experience at the border ... our grandma's passport got checked like 5 times and we all had to take off our shoes and belts ... it just felt so invasive. Anyway, that was probably what scared some of my friends who are from Europe - they don't want any drama at the airport .

But I'm actually kinda surprised by this trend, considering how much I love American food and music . Maybe it's not worth the hassle?

 

[Anxious Antelope]

I think it's kinda interesting how Europeans are opting out of US trips, but it's also a bit surprising. Like, shouldn't everyone have the right to visit whoever they want without being scrutinized? But at the same time, I can see why some people would be deterred by all the reports about tourists getting detained at the border...

And yeah, it makes sense that Europe and the UAE are becoming more appealing destinations. Who doesn't love a good vacation, right? I'm not saying the US isn't great, but maybe they need to find ways to make their borders more welcoming?

 

[Outrageous]

yooo i was thinkin about visitin europe last yr but then i heard all those crazy stories bout us immigration lol didn't wanna risk gettin detained or somethin so asia and emirates became my new fave destinations

 

[Outrageo]

I was just thinking about that new food truck festival downtown and I saw this amazing Korean BBQ stand... oh wait, what was I saying? anyway, back to travel. You know, I've always been fascinated by how some places have these incredible ancient ruins hidden away and it's like stepping into a different world. Like, have you guys ever heard of Borobudur in Indonesia? It's this massive temple complex that's over 1,000 years old!

 

[Kabuki Th]

I'm not surprised to hear that Europeans are opting for alternative destinations like Asia and Emirates . Honestly, with all the drama going on at the US borders , who can blame them? It's like a big ol' red flag waving in their faces . And don't even get me started on the reports of tourists getting detained - that's just not something you want to deal with when planning a vacation . On the other hand, I'm glad to see Europe becoming more appealing . Maybe it's time for us Americans to work on smoothing out our travel processes and making everyone feel welcome . Anyway, it'll be interesting to see how this trend continues - maybe we'll even get some US travelers to come back with a new appreciation for our country !