Travelers Stranded After Tour Company Thomas Cook Suddenly Shuts Down

Thomas Cook, a 178-year-old British tour operator, went into compulsory liquidation after failing to secure rescue funding. This led to the largest peacetime repatriation effort in UK history, aiming to bring over 150,000 British travelers home. The collapse affected about 600,000 travelers globally. Thomas Cook, which operated hotels, resorts, and airlines for 19 million people annually in 16 countries, was burdened by debt and faced challenges from online competition and a changing travel market.

What was the primary reason for Thomas Cook's liquidation?

• Decline in tourism demand

• Failure to secure rescue funding

• Increased competition from online travel agencies

• Natural disasters affecting travel

How many British travelers were affected by Thomas Cook's collapse?

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 150,000

• 200,000

What was significant about the UK's repatriation effort?

• It was completed in a single day

• It involved military assistance

• It was the largest peacetime repatriation in UK history

• It was the first of its kind

Approximately how many people were traveling with Thomas Cook at the time of its collapse?

• 600,000

• 500,000

• 400,000

• 300,000

What were some challenges faced by Thomas Cook leading to its downfall?

• Government regulations

• Natural disasters

• Years of debt and online competition

• Lack of customer interest