Did Tui Own Thomas Cook?

TUI Netherlands has acquired Thomas Cook Netherlands' brands Neckermann, Vrij Uit, as well as domain names and customer databases. Thomas Cook Netherlands is the Dutch arm of UK-based Thomas Cook Group plc. Thomas Cook is active as tour operator under the brand names Neckermann and Vrij Uit.

Are TUI & Thomas Cook the same company?

No, Tui and Thomas Cook are completely separate companies, a spokesperson has confirmed. According to its website, Tui UK and Ireland, part of Tui Group, is the business behind the Tui, First Choice and Marella Cruises brands, as well as Crystal Ski Holidays and Tui Lakes & Mountains.

Why did Thomas Cook change their name to TUI?

In 2004, Tui announced it was changing the name of the company's UK agencies from Lunn Poly to Thomson, which at the time was the name of its tour operation. The move was made because the company wanted to maximise the power of the Thomson name. In 2007, it merged with First Choice.