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DERTOUR and its sister brands ITS and Meiers Weltreisen have stepped up their game once again for the winter and are offering their most extensive program to date for experiences in the snow, round trips in faraway places and beach vacations in the sun. A strong focus: exclusive partnerships with hoteliers. Find out where the journey is going, what’s new and how prices and demand are developing here.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The product range for the 2025\/2026 winter season includes more than 1,200 round trips worldwide, including numerous customizable itineraries, as well as the most popular hotels in the most popular vacation destinations. Currently, 350 hotels that are particularly popular with guests and have above-average recommendation rates can be booked exclusively with DERTOUR and there are more to come: Next winter, we will once again focus strongly on exclusive partnerships with hoteliers. We are aiming for double-digit growth in our exclusive properties,<\/q> says Sven Schikarsky, Managing Director Product DERTOUR Germany. In addition, DERTOUR tour operators offer various tailor-made catalogs for specific target groups – including families, wellness holidaymakers, active travelers, golfers and culture lovers. We bring the greatest diversity of target groups to the German tour operator market,<\/q> explains Sven Schikarsky. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Head of Product at DERTOUR and its sister brands ITS and Meiers Weltreisen<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The tour operator is currently experiencing high demand for winter vacations: We currently have an 11 percent increase in guests compared to the previous year,<\/q> says Mark Tantz, Managing Director Operations DERTOUR Germany. Over 80 percent of the hotel and round trip offerings for the 2025\/26 winter season can already be booked. “That’s earlier than ever before,” says Tantz. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The most popular winter destinations on short and medium-haul routes are Spain (including the Balearic Islands and Canary Islands), Egypt, Turkey, Germany and Tunisia. The top long-haul destinations are Thailand, the Indian Ocean (including the Maldives and Mauritius), the Caribbean (including the Dominican Republic, Mexico and Cuba), the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi) and North America (USA and Canada). <\/p>\n

Thanks to high early booking discounts, customers can save up to 45 percent. Holidaymakers who want to secure the most popular hotels in the sun or right on the slopes at the best price should make their decision early. That way, they benefit from the widest selection of offers and the highest price advantages,<\/q> says Schikarsky. There are also big savings to be made on long-term vacations: those who want to escape the cold temperatures can save up to 40 percent. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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From heated pools to exclusive wellness oases – maximum variety on short and medium-haul routes<\/h2>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Heated pools for that summer feeling<\/h2>\n

Heated pools are an absolute highlight in winter – and we have plenty of them in our program that offer the feeling of summer just a few hours’ flight from Germany,<\/q> says Sven Schikarsky. This is the case at the family-friendly Sporthotel Monte Feliz – powered by Playitas on Gran Canaria. The complex was completely renovated for the winter and offers an extensive sports program with tennis and padel courts, a multi-purpose sports field and a cycling center. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Egypt: Sharm El Sheikh resort to be expanded<\/h2>\n

In Egypt, swim-up rooms are very popular, some with heated pools. Demand for Egypt is generally very high in the coming winter: a stable price level, high-quality hotels, beautiful beaches and guaranteed sunshine make the destination a big winner in the medium-haul segment. DERTOUR has therefore expanded its offer for the popular Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm El Sheikh by more than a third to a total of 27 hotels and resorts, including hotels from popular hotel chains such as Jaz, Sunrise and Rixos. New non-stop flights from Germany, for example from Corendon, make the destination even more attractive. <\/p>\n

In Hurghada, the ananea Hurghada is looking forward to its first winter season: The adults-only resort has 114 rooms, including some with a private jacuzzi for a particularly exclusive vacation experience. <\/p>\n

The Sentido Marillia Resort & Spa in Tunisia is also entering its first winter season. The resort reopened in summer 2025 following a renovation. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Germany in winter: Skiing, wellness and city trips<\/h2>\n

In Germany, the classic ski regions in southern Germany score highly with modern ski resorts, family accommodation and excellent tourist infrastructure. Wellness vacations are still very popular in winter: the SEETELHOTEL Pommerscher Hof on Usedom, not far from the sandy beach and the Heringsdorf pier, can be booked exclusively with DERTOUR. The renovated, listed building in the style of spa architecture offers a large terrace and a light-flooded conservatory, its own coffee roastery and a 1,200 m\u00b2 oriental spa area. City breaks are also very popular in winter, especially during Advent and Christmas. The top city destinations in Europe are London and Paris; in Germany, Hamburg and Berlin are the most popular destinations for city trips. <\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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