We're all going on a TUI Holiday - Global Brand Director Toby Horry talks to Rory

Exploring Travel and Advertising with TUI's Toby Horry and Rory Sutherland. In this episode of On Brand with ALF and Rory Sutherland we hear from Toby Horry, Global Brand and Content Director at TUI. Discover Toby's career journey from a production manager at an indie film company to his current role at TUI. Learn about TUI's dynamic history, the impact of COVID-19 on the travel industry, and the evolving trends in holiday booking. The discussion also explores the influence of digital transformation, the role of subscription and dynamic pricing models, the increasing importance of experiential travel for Gen Z, and the creativity in advertising. Join us for an insightful conversation packed with anecdotes and valuable industry insights.If you want to do business with the UK’s leading brands Request an ALF Insight demo.Chapters:-00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:19 Guest Introduction: Toby Horry01:31 Early Career and Family Influence02:42 Advertising Anecdotes and Insights08:46 Dynamic Pricing in Travel17:36 COVID-19 Impact on Travel Industry19:11 Repatriation Efforts During COVID-1921:13 The Future of Package Holidays23:31 Changing Trends in Travel and Leisure29:08 Vacation Policies and Economic Impact30:58 Economic Rationality in Travel31:28 Flexible Working and Consumer Behaviour32:09 The Case for Flexible Work34:52 The Impact of Technology on Work and Travel39:48 Marketing Strategies in the Travel Industry48:08 The Role of Video and Social Media in Travel49:46 AI and Its Implications in Travel51:17 Consumer Trends and Travel Recommendations56:05 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.