DERTOUR Hotels & Resorts / Aldiana

DERTOUR Hotel Division continues to invest in club brand Aldiana: Exclusive resorts acquired in Italy and Spain

DERTOUR Hotel Division continues to invest in the premium club brand Aldiana and acquires two exclusive resorts in Spain and Italy. With effect from year-end, the DERTOUR Hotel Division is taking over the former LABRANDA Rocca Nettuno Tropea hotel from the FTI Group. Aldiana is thus expanding its portfolio with an exclusive resort in Calabria, the southernmost region of the Italian mainland.

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From Vision to Community Transformation: Smiling Gecko and DERTOUR Foundation’s Journey

As the DERTOUR Foundation reaches the remarkable milestone of a decade of impactful collaborations, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our valued partners. Today, we would like to introduce you to Smiling Gecko, a Swiss aid organisation which aims to support rural development in Cambodia.
The Smiling Gecko project has positively impacted the lives of socially disadvantaged Cambodians. A Swiss social entrepreneur, artist, and photographer, Hannes Schmid founded this aid project to help those living in impoverished conditions near Phnom Penh. Over a 150-hectare site, the project employs a holistic approach to uplift the community and provide opportunities and resources.

DERTOUR Group

Change in the Leadership Team of DERTOUR Germany and DERTOUR Central Europe

Effective January 1, 2025, Stefan Römheld, Chief Financial Officer DERTOUR Central Europe, will be appointed to the executive management of DERTOUR Germany as well as DERTOUR Central Europe.
“Stefan Römheld brings extensive experience and a proven track record from recent years. We are confident that he, with his strategic mindset, will help ensure our company’s continued growth in the future.”

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Ensuring Ecosystem Balance: WORC and DERTOUR Foundation’s Mangrove Conservation

As the DERTOUR Foundation reaches the remarkable milestone of a decade of impactful collaborations, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our valued partners. Today, we would like to introduce you to the Wildlife and Ocean Resource Conservation (WORC), an organization that has been at the forefront of ecosystem conservation in Sri Lanka. Mangroves play a crucial role in coastal ecosystems, offering protection against erosion, filtering pollutants, and serving as carbon sinks. WORC’s innovative approach involves planting mangrove trees strategically to create natural barriers, fostering growth and mitigating the impact of motorized boats that often threaten these delicate ecosystems.

DERTOUR Group / Human Resources

Change in the Executive Board of DERTOUR Group: Patrick Lambertz succeeds Boris Schnabel as CFO Group

Effective January 1, 2025, Patrick Lambertz will join DERTOUR Group from the REWE Group and take over the role of CFO Group from Boris Schnabel. As a member of the Executive Board of DERTOUR Group, he will form the operational leadership team of the international tourism group, together with Dr. Ingo Burmester, CEO Central Europe, and Leif Vase Larsen, CEO International.

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Protecting Wildlife: Endangered Wildlife Trust and DERTOUR Foundation’s Joint Conservation Efforts

As the DERTOUR Foundation reaches the remarkable milestone of a decade of impactful collaborations, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our valued partners. Today, we celebrate the remarkable work of the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT), one of the largest and most respected biodiversity conservation NGOs in southern Africa.
Since its inception in 1973, the EWT has continually expanded its efforts to protect ecosystems and species across Southern and East Africa. Their mission is to safeguard wildlife for the benefit of animals, people, and nature alike.

DERTOUR Group

DERTOUR Group acquires IT and digital development company Anixe

Subject to the antitrust clearance by the relevant competition authorities, the DERTOUR Group is acquiring the technology company Anixe, headquartered in Wroclaw (Poland), from the Munich-based FTI Group. With Anixe, a leading technology provider in the travel sector, the DERTOUR Group further expands its technological and digital expertise, laying the foundation for future content enhancements in the booking and distribution systems.

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Empowering Thailand’s Disadvantaged Youth: Pimali and DERTOUR Foundation Team Up

As the DERTOUR Foundation reaches the remarkable milestone of a decade of impactful collaborations, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our valued partners. Today, we celebrate the remarkable work of the Pimali Association and its impact on the lives of disadvantaged youth in Thailand.

Founded in 2013 by Stéphanie des Arts-Loup and Alexandre des Arts, Pimali is dedicated to equipping young people with the skills and opportunities needed to build successful futures.
Through comprehensive training, the organization empowers young people, helping them escape cycles of poverty and exploitation.

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Reviving Education in Camagüey: DERTOUR Foundation’s Partnership with FLY & Help

Today, we shine a spotlight on the DERTOUR Foundation’s 10-year anniversary, focusing on the partnership with the Reiner Meutsch Foundation FLY & HELP. Together, we are dedicated to improving education through the renovation project of the “Juan Manuel Viamonte” elementary school in Cuba. In the vibrant city of Camagüey, nestled in the heart of Cuba, lies the “Juan Manuel Viamonte” elementary school, a cornerstone of the community since the 1970s. Over the years, this institution has seen generations of children pass through its doors.