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Tourism with purpose: The DERTOUR Foundation’s new projects at a glance

We are proud to announce four new projects shaped by strong local partnerships and backed by DERTOUR Group’s commitment to integrating sustainability into every step of the travel experience - from the hotels we offer, to the excursions we promote, to the way we engage with destination communities.

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Hotelplan

DERTOUR Group

DERTOUR Group takes over Hotelplan Group, with the exception of Interhome

DERTOUR Group acquires the entire Hotelplan Group from Migros, with the exception of Interhome, thereby strengthening its presence as a travel group in Switzerland, the United Kingdom and Germany. The takeover will take place as soon as possible – subject to the approval of the relevant antitrust authorities.

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Christoph Debus

DERTOUR Group

Change in the Executive Board of DERTOUR Group: Christoph Debus takes over as CEO

With effect from March 1, 2025, Christoph Debus will become CEO of the DERTOUR Group. Debus will lead the international tourism group with over 10,000 employees as Chairman of the Executive Board of the DERTOUR Group together with Dr. Ingo Burmester, CEO Central Europe, Patrick Lambertz, CFO from January 1, 2025, and Leif Vase Larsen, CEO International.

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Diversity and competence in tourism

As an international tourist group, DERTOUR Group will make your dream holiday come true. Each year, millions of guests entrust the group of companies with their holiday and business travel. The DERTOUR Group looks back on over 100 years of history and is the travel and tourism division of the cooperatively organized REWE Group, one of the leading European trading companies. More about the DERTOUR Group

Strong brands under one umbrella

DERTOUR Group combines many international brands under one umbrella. This includes renowned tour operators and provider of specialty travel, popular hotel brands and global destination agencies, as well as strong travel agency and online sales, and business travel experts.

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Current information and services for media

The press division provides information about current topics at DERTOUR Group. In addition to press releases and news on programme presentations, journalists find suitable images to download here, as well as the right press team contacts for all media inquiries. 

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Current information and service for the media

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The press division provides information about current topics at DERTOUR Group. In addition to press releases and news on programme presentations, journalists find suitable images to download here, as well as the right press team contact partners for all media inquiries. 

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Press Releases

STATEMENT from Christoph Debus on the antitrust clearance of the Hotelplan acquisition

In May, the Swiss Competition Commission announced an in-depth review of DERTOUR Group’s planned acquisition of the Hotelplan Group (with the exception of Interhome). After a three-month investigation, the Swiss Competition Commission announced today that it has approved the transaction without conditions or obligations. Accordingly, DERTOUR Group has now obtained all necessary merger control clearances.

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26. August 2025

STATEMENT: Christoph Debus, CEO DERTOUR Group, on the business development of DERTOUR Group in 2024 

In the 2024 financial year, the DERTOUR Group benefited from the continued widespread appetite for travel in Europe. Despite challenging times, we were once again able to record a strong increase in demand for travel. As the focus on material goods is decreasing, the importance of experiences continues to grow. Especially in times of change and digital distance, consumers are consciously investing in their well-being.

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9. April 2025

Travel buzz amongst Europeans continues: DERTOUR Group reports strong growth in 2024 and optimistic outlook for 2025

As a leading name in the travel and tourism sector, DERTOUR Group shares its latest insights into the European travel market at the international travel and trade show, ITB, in Berlin: Operating in 16 European source markets with over 130 travel companies and boasting a team of over 10,000 professionals, the Group was able to profit from a strong demand for travel in 2024, leading to a positive forecast for the year 2025.

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5. March 2025
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What sustainability means for the DERTOUR Group

Sustainability is an important component of DERTOUR Group’s philosophy. As a travel group operating internationally, the DERTOUR Group takes its responsibility towards people and nature in the holiday destinations very seriously, and advocates this as part of its sustainability programme “DER Welt verpflichtet” (Dedicated to DER World). 

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What sustainability means for DERTOUR Group

Sustainability is an important component of DERTOUR Group’s philosophy. As a travel group operating internationally, DERTOUR Group takes its responsibility towards people and nature in the holiday destinations very seriously, and advocates this as part of its sustainability programme “DER Welt verpflichtet” (Dedicated to DER World). 

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