Statement from TUI Group CEO Fritz Joussen:

The news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II fills us all with great sadness. With her death, the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth and the world have lost an outstanding person the likes of which will not be seen again in our lifetime.

In her reign she was able to gain a very unique perspective on the political and social changes of the past seven decades. The world will miss this wealth of experience. What will remain is the admiration for an extraordinary life. For her discipline, her reliability and her dedication, she will continue to be a role model for people all over the world. Our thoughts are with her family and the millions of people who mourn Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II today.

We pause and bow our heads in silence and gratitude to her and her life's work.