Thomson:

"Welcome to the future of UK Travel - Lunn Poly and Thomson become one:

The now-famous "smile" logo has already connected the Lunn Poly, Britannia and Thomson businesses for almost three years. As such it is a natural step for us to bring all these brands under the same name, Thomson.

More than 780 Lunn Poly holiday shops throughout the UK are being re-branded as Thomson. This change will also occur across our high street travel agents, websites, holiday brochures, aircraft, call centres and television channel.

Peter Rothwell, Managing Director, TUI UK, said: Thomson is an extremely powerful brand in travel which has been known for high quality holidays since 1965. We need to maximise the brand. We want people to have a clear understanding that Thomson caters for all their travel needs whether it's a one way flight to Malaga, two nights at a city centre hotel in Paris, a villa in Italy or a five star tailor made trip to Australia.

Thomson's website has been upgraded in time for January to allow even more flexibility. People will be able to book flights, holidays, hotel rooms, villas, apartments, spas and attractions anywhere in the world for any length of stay.

As part of this announcement, we will also be re-naming our holiday airline from Britannia to Thomsonfly.

The company's Lunn Poly TV television shopping channel will also be re-branded as Thomson TV by the end of the year.

Why Choose Thomson:

With the widest range of holidays, the most punctual charter airline, and the most holiday reps in resort, you are sure to have the holiday that is perfect for you. More satisfied holidaymakers come back to Thomson than any other holiday company."

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