Tui expands winter holiday options with early release of 2026-27 programme

Long-haul growth and new hotels feature in an expanded Tui UK & Ireland winter 2026-27 programme.

 

Phuket in Thailand and Montego Bay, Jamaica see a boost in capacity with additional flights from Gatwick.

 

Three new concept hotels are introduced in the Costa Del Sol, Sharm El Sheikh and Tunisia. 

 

New routes include East Midlands airport to Antalya and Sharm el Shiekh and Cardiff to Hurghada, bringing year-round flights from Wales to Egypt.  

 

Bangkok and Koh Samui are included as new multi-centre destinations, while weddings in Thailand will be available for the first time in the winter, bringing the total number of wedding destinations to 15 with more than 125 venues available.

 

The operator has also added Arctic Lakeland to the programme, with direct flights from Manchester to Kajaani in Finland twice a week in response to the continued demand for traditional Lapland holidays.

 

Capacity has been raised to short and mid-haul destinations such as the Canary Islands and Egypt.

 

The programme includes flights from 23 airports to more than 2,000 hotels across 50 destinations until April 2027, with bookings available from today (Monday). 

 

The early launch of holidays for 2026-27 allows customers to secure both winter and Easter trips well in advance, with a record amount of free child places available to book now and low deposit options, according to Tui.  

 

Thailand prices lead in at £1,595 for 14 nights in Khao Lak based on two adults staying on a bed and breakfast basis departing from Gatwick on December 2, 2026.

 

Seven-nights all-inclusive in Sharm el Sheikh starts at £896 per person based on two adults and two children sharing with a departure from Gatwick on November 26, 2026.

 

Commercial director Chris Logan said: "Our winter 2026 programme is designed with great value at its core. 

 

“We understand that Brits are looking for both affordability and exceptional experiences, which is why we’ve expanded our range of destinations and included some great value getaways to choose from. 

 

“We’re making winter getaways more accessible than ever before, whether it’s a week of winter sun in the Canaries or a dream holiday to the Caribbean, there really is something for everyone." 

 

Meanwhile, research by Marella Cruises found that the cost of living is stopping 20% of people booking a foreign holiday this summer.

 

The Tui UK & Ireland cruise line has introduced an all-inclusive cruise calculator to showcase the savings it offers.

 

Research by the line found that little over one in five (22%) believe an all-inclusive cruise to be the best value for money compared to other holiday types, yet 46% would be open to a cruise holiday if they could compare the costs more easily.

 

But 62% admit that they are not fully aware of what an all-inclusive cruise includes.

 

More than half (51%) did not know that flights are part of the package and 71% were unaware that transfers are typically included as well.

 

Marella Cruises managing director Chris Hackney said: “The new all inclusive cruise calculator allows customers to see the value for money we provide to our customers. 

 

“With all-inclusive at the heart of our cruise holidays, we provide an exceptional end-to-end service which includes flights, transfers, tips and accommodation rolled into one price. As well as entertainment, food and drink offerings and fantastic service. 

 

“We hope the tool helps new to cruise customers who are looking for alternative holidays consider a cruise holiday this summer and beyond.”