TUI to shut 166 stores across Ireland and UK

The company said it was not releasing the list of stores as a consultation process was underway and would not confirm locations until that process was done. 

TUI said customer behaviours have already changed in recent years, with 70% of all TUI bookings taking place online. Picture: Carl Recine Reuters

Travel agent TUI said it will close 166 of its stores across Ireland the UK due to the impact of Covid-19.

The company said that following a review it plans to streamline its retail estate and will close 166 TUI stores replacing them with a new homeworking sales and service team. The company will retain 350 retail stores.