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DERTOUR Foundation reaches a decade of global impact with 10-year anniversary
DERTOUR Foundation[1], the non-profit association founded by DERTOUR Group, formerly known as DER Touristik, in 2014, proudly marks a decade of impactful global initiatives as it celebrates its 10-year anniversary this year. In honor of this milestone, DERTOUR Foundation is excited to reflect on the journey and share highlights of a decade of positive change.
DERTOUR Group: Positive outlook for 2024 as the Group drives growth strategy towards internationalisation and more individual travel options
DERTOUR Group, formerly known as DER Touristik Group, the second-largest tour operator in Europe, provides insights into its dynamic growth journey and latest booking developments. Operating in 16 source markets[1] with over
DER Touristik Group evolves to DERTOUR Group: A strategic milestone in its internationalisation journey
DER Touristik Group, the second-largest tour operator in Europe and a key player in the international travel and tourism industry, announces a significant step in its strategic evolution through a
Dieter Zümpel appointed Chief Sales Officer at DERTOUR Group Hotel Division
The experienced tourism manager Dieter Zümpel returns to DERTOUR Group in a new role. With immediate effect, he takes over as Chief Sales Officer for the hotel division of DERTOUR Group and will report directly to Karl J. Pojer, CEO Hotel Division DERTOUR Group. The hotel division comprises of 10 brands, including Aldiana, Sentido and Playitas, with over 100 hotels in 14 countries.
Karl J. Pojer appointed new CEO of DERTOUR Group Hotel Division
With immediate effect, Karl. J. Pojer will be overseeing the entire Hotel Division of DER Touristik Group. With extensive management experience in the international hotel and cruise industry, he will head up one of DER Touristik Group’s main growth areas. As the new CEO of DERTOUR Group Hotel Division, Mr. Pojer will report to Dr. Ingo Burmester, CEO Central Europe and Member of the Executive Board of DERTOUR Group.
Expanded position in the market for land-based travel: DERTOUR Group acquires a majority stake in DR Hospitality
DERTOUR Group has just made another major investment in its growing hotel business and increased its holdings in the market for land-based travel. The hotel division of the DERTOUR Group, DERÂ Touristik Hotel & Resorts GmbH (Cologne), has acquired a majority stake in DRÂ Hospitality GmbH & Co. KG, a company based in the northeastern German city of Rostock.