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Thomas Cook launches a family pledge to reduce holiday screen time this summer... and there’s a £2,000 prize incentive
This summer, Thomas Cook is inviting families to sign a pledge to reduce their holiday screen time after its research revealed young children spend almost 11 hours on devices during a week-long break, while parents top 14 hours.
Find out moreThomas Cook partners with eSIM provider Kolet to offer customers free mobile data overseas
Online travel agency Thomas Cook has today announced a new partnership with France-based eSIM provider Kolet to give customers complimentary mobile data when they book a package holiday.
Find out moreSeine-sational! Thomas Cook celebrates Paris’s riverbanks opening to swimmers for a second summer with a special gift for holidaymakers.
Thomas Cook is making a splash this summer with discounted Paris city breaks using code SEINEANDSAVE on package holidays booked via the online travel agency’s website or app.
Find out moreGame, set, match: Thomas Cook launches tennis court filter ahead of Wimbledon
As excitement builds ahead of this summer’s Wimbledon Championships, online travel agency Thomas Cook has launched a new hotel facilities filter across its website, making it easier for holidaymakers to find properties with on-site courts and sporting amenities.
Find out moreThomas Cook appoints Kate Staniforth as Head of Marketing
Online travel agency Thomas Cook has appointed Kate Staniforth as its new Head of Marketing, a newly created role that will oversee the execution of the company’s overarching brand strategy.
Find out moreThomas Cook introduces ‘MAIA’ - a next-generation AI travel assistant
Thomas Cook has announced the official launch of MAIA, a new AI-powered travel assistant designed to make planning and booking holidays faster, simpler and more personalised.
Find out moreThomas Cook delivers strongest Q1 since OTA relaunch, surpassing £50m in bookings
Thomas Cook has delivered its strongest first-quarter performance since relaunching as an online travel agency, with total transaction value (TTV) surpassing £50 million in Q1 FY26 - up 39% year on year.
Find out moreThomas Cook launches AI-powered holiday search
Online travel agency Thomas Cook has joined a handful of early travel adopters by announcing the rollout of a new AI-powered holiday search experience developed using OpenAI’s third-party Model Context Protocol (MCP) tooling and accessible through ChatGPT.
Find out moreThomas Cook unlocks flexible stays with new self-catering range and ‘wishlist’ planning tool
Online travel agency Thomas Cook has expanded its holiday offering by introducing self-catering options across more than 1,500 existing properties on its website, giving customers greater flexibility and control over how they travel.
Find out moreDublin weekend breaks in high demand ahead of St. Patrick’s Day, says Thomas Cook
New booking data from Thomas Cook reveals a surge in demand for trips to Ireland, with bookings to the Republic of Ireland up 53% year-on-year.
Find out moreAlmost one in five solo trips set for March
When it comes to solo travel, Agadir has emerged as the number one destination in 2026 so far, followed by Benidorm and Sliema in Malta, highlighting strong demand for affordable sunshine escapes.
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Thomas Cook launches package holidays to Saudi Arabia
In response to growing demand for long-haul getaways, online travel agency Thomas Cook has launched package holidays to Saudi Arabia, further diversifying its luxury holiday offering.
Find out moreDubai and New York buck the trend as families lock in-last-minute February half-term getaways
New booking data from Thomas Cook reveals that while winter sun remains the traditional favourite for February half-term holidays in 2026, long-haul city breaks have emerged as the season’s breakout stars. Dubai and New York have surged in popularity, ranking among the top three destinations for UK families travelling during the upcoming school break.
Find out moreThomas Cook launches January payday promo with savings of up to £250
Thomas Cook has today launched its January payday promotion, offering customers savings of up to £250 on package holidays booked this weekend.
Find out moreBrits ditch superstition for romance as Friday 13th Valentine’s Day getaways surge
Dublin surprisingly beats Paris and Rome to become Thomas Cook’s most booked Valentine’s Day destination.
Find out moreSunshine Saturday sparks 60% booking surge as Brits chase winter sun
Online travel agency Thomas Cook has reported a 60% year-on-year rise in bookings on Sunshine Saturday, with almost half (48%) of customers due to depart before May 2026, emphasising the continued appetite for both last-minute getaways and early planning as the new year begins.
Find out moreBrits say ‘oui’ and ‘ciao’ as Emily in Paris boosts travel to France and Italy
Holidays to France and Italy have surged following the launch of the latest season of Emily in Paris, as Brits look to recreate the show’s glamorous European backdrops for themselves.
Find out moreThomas Cook Holiday Rewind: Online travel agency reveals its biggest holiday trends of 2025
Thomas Cook has revealed its standout booking trends from its 2025 holiday sales, highlighting a continued appetite for value-driven escapes, long-haul adventures and emerging destinations.
Find out moreThomas Cook reports biggest Black Friday sale to date, with revenue surging 274% year-on-year
Thomas Cook has recorded its largest Black Friday performance since transitioning to an online travel agency back in September 2020, marking a major milestone in the brand’s continued growth - with revenue jumping a huge 274% year-on-year.
Find out moreIt’s now cheaper to fly to Europe for a Christmas market than visit one in the UK, says Thomas Cook
Thomas Cook reveals that European Christmas market breaks are more than three times cheaper than UK trips.
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Thomas Cook unveils Black Friday sale
Thomas Cook has today launched its Black Friday sale, providing extra savings to holidaymakers favouring travel experiences over material purchases.
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Sunday scrollers: Thomas Cook reveals the nation’s favourite day to book a holiday.
New data revealed by online travel agency Thomas Cook has revealed that Sunday is officially the most popular day for Brits to book a holiday in 2025.
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Brits swap tinsel for tan lines: overseas Christmas holidays surge 20%
More Brits are choosing sand over snow this Christmas, with new data from online travel agency Thomas Cook showing a 20% year-on-year rise in overseas holidays departing during Christmas week.
Find out moreTunisia tops Thomas Cook’s list of best-value winter-sun destinations
New data from online travel agency Thomas Cook has revealed a major shift in British winter holiday habits, with bookings for winter-sun breaks longer than 15 days up 120% year-on-year.
Find out moreThomas Cook unveils 'The Package Holiday Prescription' as Brits prioritise mental wellbeing with bookings to The Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda
Bahamas bookings up 183% and Antigua and Barbuda up 196% as holidaymakers look further afield, with The Bahamas and Antigua and Barbuda leading the trend.
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Explore the Great White North: Thomas Cook relaunches package holidays to Canada
Online travel agency Thomas Cook has relaunched package holidays to Canada, with 35 handpicked hotels available to book across the Canadian city of Toronto - a vibrant hub that will serve as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Thomas Cook reports strong summer season with 25% year-on-year increase in bookings
Online travel agency Thomas Cook is celebrating a successful summer season, reporting a 25% year-on-year increase in bookings. The data also shows that September is the most popular month for departures, as holidaymakers continue to seek out off-season bargains.
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Thomas Cook celebrates five years as an OTA
Thomas Cook is celebrating its fifth anniversary as an online travel agency, reflecting on its commitment to helping UK holidaymakers create their perfect getaway.
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New trend: Brits take Norway by storm this autumn
New data from online travel agency Thomas Cook reveals that bookings to Norway have soared by 800% year-on-year, a nine-fold increase that positions the Scandinavian country as a top destination this autumn. Tromsø, Oslo and Bergen are coming out on top.
Find out moreNearly half of long-haul holidays include it all
Europe may have set the trend for all-inclusive beach breaks, but new data from online travel agency Thomas Cook reveals that holidaymakers are increasingly looking further afield for the same level of convenience, with almost half (45%) of Thomas Cook customers opting for an all-inclusive package on their long-haul adventures.
Find out moreRyan Cotton promoted to Chief Marketing Officer at eSky Group
eSky Group, the global online travel agency and owner of Thomas Cook, has announced the promotion of Ryan Cotton to Chief Marketing Officer (CMO).
Find out moreBerlin bookings double as Oktoberfest declines
City goers are raising a glass to Germany this autumn as travellers flock to soak up the Oktoberfest-style atmosphere, with bookings up 116% year-on-year for September and October departures according to new data from online travel agency Thomas Cook.
Find out moreThomas Cook relaunches package holidays to Tokyo
Online travel agency Thomas Cook has officially relaunched package holidays to Tokyo, with 25 carefully selected hotels available to book - and more set to be added in the coming weeks.
Find out moreGothic getaways surge after Netflix smash
Bookings for “spooky” hotels have surged following the release of Season 2 of Netflix’s smash hit Wednesday, which debuted to 50 million views in just five days, according to Variety.
Find out moreNew hotels and upgrades for summer 2025
Online travel agency Thomas Cook has announced a host of exciting new openings and major upgrades to its portfolio for the summer 2025 season, giving holidaymakers even more choice and quality for their next getaway.
Find out moreTop school summer holiday city breaks 2025
While school summer holidays are often synonymous with sun-soaked beach escapes, new data from online travel agency Thomas Cook reveals a growing appetite for city breaks this year - with just under one in five citygoers (17%) visiting Poland during the school holidays.
Find out moreThomas Cook releases app with package holidays
All customers of the online travel agency Thomas Cook now have access to a mobile app. They can book packages on iOS and Android devices - whether for city breaks or longer holidays.
Find out moreAndrzej Kozłowski appointed as CEO of eSky Group
The leadership of eSky is now in the hands of the former Vice President and CFO – Andrzej Kozłowski – who has been with eSky for over 10 years. Following the successful integration of Thomas Cook and the dynamic growth in package sales, Kozłowski plans to develop the company in this area further.
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Thomas Cook acquired by traveltech giant eSky Group
Polish eSky Group is acquiring one of the most recognisable names in travel—Thomas Cook. The acquisition agreement signed with Fosun Tourism Group will spur significant growth for Thomas Cook and allow eSky Group to strengthen its position in Western Europe.
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