FTI GROUP
The FTI GROUP is the fourth largest tour operator in Europe.
The FTI GROUP is the third largest tour operator in Europe. Headquartered in Munich, Germany, the group employs more than 12,000 people worldwide.
As part of the FTI GROUP Meeting Point International (MPI) is a leading destination management company.
As part of the FTI GROUP Meeting Point International (MPI) is a leading destination management company and operates at more than 40 destinations in 20 countries.

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About FTI GROUP

12,000employees worldwide
6source markets
120destinations
4.1€ billion turnover

2018/19 business year

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FTI GROUP News

Germany and its neighbouring countries are currently in high demand due to the corona…

In line with the assessments of the German Federal Foreign Office, the Group is suspending…

The German Bundeskartellamt has approved Samih Sawiris' majority shareholding in the FTI…

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The Brands

FTI Touristik (Germany)
Part of the FTI GROUP, the orange brand FTI Touristik offers holidays in over 120 countries. Offers include hotel-only deals, beach holidays, individual trips, cruises, city breaks and long-distance trips – both package and building block deals. Across Germany, the tour operator sells its extensive product portfolio through more than 10,000 partner agencies as well as through the leading online portals.
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5vorFlug
5vorFlug covers the last-minute travel segment within the FTI GROUP and is one of the largest last-minute tour operators in the German-speaking market. The focus of its the worldwide travel range is on bookings made up to 42 days before departure. Thanks to its modern cash & carry concept, the tour operator offers the best time-to-market services and is therefore always attractively priced.
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Meeting Point International
The umbrella brand Meeting Point International operates as FTI GROUP's own destination management company but also represents third-party operators. It operates at more than 40 locations in 20 countries. With its "Operations 24h" department, it is available to guests and travel agencies around the clock and organizes immediate support in emergencies. Meeting Point Rent-a-car and Meeting Point Global are the brands and subsidiaries.
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BigXtra
BigXtra is the largest specialist tour operator in the German-speaking market and focuses on special offers. The distribution takes place via sonnenklar.TV, strong retail partners such as Lidl and Tchibo as well as travel agencies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland and the Netherlands. BigXtra offers mainly longer trips during the low season as well as added-value products.
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sonnenklar.TV
sonnenklar.TV is the leading travel shopping channel on European television. The channel broadcasts 24 hours a day over cable and satellite, has a technical range of 34.07 million households and has up to 650,000 viewers a day, and up to 1.2 million at peak times. sonnenklar.TV is also one of Germany's most-visited travel websites with 31.5 million visits per month.
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WINDROSE Finest Travel
Since 1973, WINDROSE has been a provider of exclusive holidays in the luxury segment with exceptional quality and a very high level of individualisation. Its core business is to identify travel trends and the best hotels worldwide and to create innovative group and individual travel at the highest level. The luxury tour operator is the perfect port of call for the discerning guest.
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The FTI History

1980

Cornerstone of the FTI GROUP

The language travel specialist, founded in 1980 by Dietmar Gunz and Partners, is the cornerstone of FTI GROUP

1983

Frosch Touristik incorporated

1983 marks the beginning of Frosch Touristik, selling Malta as its first destination

1989

Entry into the long-haul business

Acquisition of CA Ferntouristik GmbH as a specialist for long haul destinations

1992

Expansion

Foundation of the Swiss tour operator CA Fernreisen AG (todays FTI Touristik AG)

1995

Frosch Touristik becomes FTI

After 15 years of growth the business is consolidated under the umbrella brand FTI Touristik with over 15 brands. At the same time the company enters the Austrian market

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International Locations

Environment & Sustainability

Climate and environmental protection initiatives and social projects

It is very important for the FTI GROUP to integrate sustainability issues into its actions as well as to get involved in the social field. That is why the group participates in numerous initiatives and projects.

With our headquarters in Munich and the further location in Berlin the FTI GROUP set standards in sustainability. When the group moved into the Green Building in 2010, it was the first LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certified "Gold" office building in Munich.

Dietmar Gunz

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the FTI GROUP

Dietmar Gunz is the founder and managing director of the FTI GROUP. Born in Austria, he founded his first company in England back in 1980 at the age…

Ralph Schiller

Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of the FTI GROUP

Ralph Schiller is responsible for the entire B2B department within the FTI GROUP. Before joining the FTI GROUP, Ralph Schiller was responsible for the…