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Protecting Sea Turtles: DEKAFOK and DERTOUR Foundation’s Turtle Conservation Efforts

Today, we are highlighting DEKAFOK as part of our “10 Faces” series, which honours the DERTOUR Foundation’s 10-year anniversary. DEKAFOK is a key partner dedicated to protecting sea turtles on the Turkish Mediterranean coast – this is their story of conservation and community engagement.
The Turkish Mediterranean coast, a popular tourist destination, also serves as a nesting site for two of the seven sea turtle species; these include the loggerhead turtle and the green sea turtle. In particular, Titreyengöl beach, is a nesting area for these endangered animals.

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Maasai Women’s Education Centre: DER Touristik Foundation Collaborates with ECLAT to Empower Women in Tanzania

As the DER Touristik 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 Maasai Women’s Education Centre in Tanzania, which supports the education of women and girls.  

Traditionally, women have few rights among the Maasai in Tanzania. They are usually married off during adolescence and then must care for themselves and their children.

DERTOUR Foundation Projekt Malediven Korallen
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Restoring Coral Reefs: DER Touristik Foundation’s Collaboration with Maldives Coral Institute

As the DER Touristik 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 Maldives Coral Institute (MCI), a science-led organisation that aims to help coral reefs to survive and adapt to the changing climate.
Their mission is to research, develop and implement the means to build coral resilience, mitigate adverse human impact and save our corals and reefs from irreversible loss and degradation.

Baraka Lazaro_Berufsbildungszentrum im Simanjiro-Distrikt
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Transforming Lives through Vocational Training: DER Touristik Foundation’s partnership with ECLAT and upendo

As the DER Touristik 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 ECLAT, a non-profit, non-governmental organisation which is committed to improving life in poor communities in Tanzania, and upendo e.V., a Germany-based charity which supports development projects in Africa.

Corporate Responsibility / Stories / Sustainability

Celebrating A Decade of Empowerment: KOTO and DER Touristik Foundation

As the DER Touristik Foundation reaches the remarkable milestone of a decade of impactful collaborations, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on our valued partners, and one that holds a special place in our hearts is KOTO. Celebrating over 25 years of dedication to its cause, KOTO, founded by the visionary Jimmy Pham, spans its influence from Vietnam to Australia, embodying the ethos of “Know One, Teach One.”

Pojer, Karl J. / CEO DT Hotel Division
DERTOUR Group / DERTOUR Hotels & Resorts

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.

Corporate information / DERTOUR Group / DERTOUR Hotels & Resorts

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, DER Touristik Hotel & Resorts GmbH (Cologne), has acquired a majority stake in DR Hospitality GmbH & Co. KG, a company based in the northeastern German city of Rostock.