Created on 3 September 2007 from the merger of First Choice Holidays PLC and the Tourism Division of TUI AG, TUI Travel PLC (TUI Travel) has become one of the world’s leading international leisure travel groups operating in over 180 countries with more than 30 million customers in 25 source markets.  Through market-leading Mainstream brands and an unparalleled portfolio of specialist businesses the Group is focused on providing customers with a wide choice of differentiated and flexible travel experiences to meet their changing needs, while leveraging its flexible business model to manage supply in line with demand.  Led by a management team with a track record of delivering shareholder value and a clear strategy for delivering significant margin improvement and growth, TUI Travel is well positioned to maximise returns for shareholders.