In the first nine months of this year, the Christian Tour travel agency sold holiday packages worth 55 million EUR, an increase of approximately 15% compared to the same period in 2014. During the analyzed period, 180,000 tourists used the company’s services.
During the summer season alone, 105,000 tourists traveled with Christian Tour, the most popular destinations being Zakynthos Island, the beaches of Antalya, Corfu Island, Crete Island, and resorts in Bulgaria.
The estimated turnover for this year for Christian Tour amounts to 60 million EUR.
For coach holidays, Christian Tour has purchased 10 new buses with premium features, which will be customized according to the agency’s needs. A novelty for 2016 is also the hot catering on board all Christian Tour charters.
One of the most popular Christian Tour offers remains First Minute, which generated about 30% of the bookings for the entire 2015 season between October and December 2014. The First Minute concept, which means discounts of 40-50% for holidays purchased by December 15, returns for 2016 with 24 destinations and 35 charter flights during the summer.
First Minute includes offers for Egypt, Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria, Spain (Ibiza, Tenerife, Mallorca), Italy (Sorrento), and inaugurates flights from cities across the country that were not previously on the departure map for these destinations. For example, there will be flights from Cluj and Timisoara to Bodrum, Turkey.
Through First Minute, tourists only need to pay a 25 EUR advance upon booking, and the rest up to 21 days before the stay date.
A new program promoted by the agency is “Travel for the Soul,” dedicated to those who want pilgrimage-type trips to places with religious significance in Greece, Turkey, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, but also in Romania, at the monasteries in Bucovina and Maramures, at Prislop or Nicula.
The Ski Plus concept, recently launched by the company, covers the most sought-after ski destinations in Austria, Bulgaria, Italy, France, or Romania.
In 2014, Christian Tour recorded a turnover of 62 million EUR, a figure that ranks it among the top travel agencies in Romania.
Christian Tour has been operating on the local tourism market for 18 years and currently owns 32 of its own agencies throughout Romania, plus a branch in Chisinau and approximately 200 employees.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was Christian Tour’s sales performance in 2015?
In the first nine months of 2015, Christian Tour recorded sales of 55 million EUR, representing a 15% increase compared to the same period in 2014.
What does the First Minute offer include?
The First Minute concept provides discounts of 40-50% for holidays booked by December 15, with a low deposit of only 25 EUR required at booking.
What new services is Christian Tour introducing?
The agency is introducing hot catering on all charter flights for 2016 and has invested in 10 new premium coaches for its road-based holiday packages.