HOTELS & MORE
In 1989 GB Gateway Schleuter Touristik was founded in Landshut, Germany, to entice eager travellers to holiday in Great Britain and Ireland.
By 1996 the need for a ‘local’ office becomes apparent and a sister company called Hotels & More is established in Harrow, Greater London.
In 2006, after 10 years as Managing Director of GB Gateway Schleuter Touristik, Karin Urban becomes the Managing Director of Hotels & More.
As 2012 nears, the business grows substantially, increasing personnel to 55 and the team settles into a new, bigger home.
In 2017, Karin is succeeded by Paul Maine, the Group CEO of Tour Partner Group. Karin’s close ties with Hotels & More continue as she is appointed as a Non-Executive Director of Tour Partner Group (Hotels & More’s parent company)
As of today Hotels & More becomes Tour Partner Group UK. Our London office is a melting pot with 20 different nationalities.
Year: 1989
Year: 1996
Year: 2017
Year: 2020
IRISH WELCOME TOURS
In 1989 Irish Welcome Tours was founded by an association of hoteliers in Ireland who realised they could attract even more groups to the island of Ireland by providing them with a full leisure package.
Beginning with 4 employees in the city center of Dublin, the company soon outgrows their office space, moving to a bigger home where they grow from strength to strength.
In 2000 a MICE division called IWT incentive is added to the portfolio.
In 2003 the business leads the way by developing hotelireland.com, an online booking platform for hotels.
In 2009, the MICE division, IWT incentive rebrands and becomes Irish Horizons.
In 2017 the company is acquired by Tour Partner Group and Paul Maine succeeds John Waldron, the founding Managing Director, as new Group CEO of Tour Partner Group.
As of today Irish Welcome Tours becomes Tour Partner Group Ireland. Our Dublin office is a melting pot with over 15 different nationalities.
Year: 1989
Year: 2017
Year: 2020
TRANS NORDIC TOURS
In 1995 Yvonne d’Hermilly had a vision: to create an authentic tour operator for Scandinavia. One that would share a side of the region that not everyone gets to see. To create unique travel experiences with a personal touch.
Having started life in Yvonne’s kitchen, the business quickly outgrows its headquarters, moving to a villa in Lyngby. Following this, Pierre d’Hermilly, Yvonne’s husband joins the company.
By 2001 the family business consists of 15 employees and the family dog.
In 2012 it becomes apparent that the villa is now too small and the company moves to its new location in Charlottenlund.
As 2017 draws to a close, Yvonne and Pierre sell the business and Trans Nordic Tours becomes a member of Tour Partner Group, a group of destination management companies and travel experts.
In April 2018, Christian Nissen is appointed Managing Director to take Trans Nordic Tours to new heights.
In 2020 Trans Nordic Tours became Tour Partner Group, with Paul Maine taking on the role of Group CEO.
In 2023, as our business continues its remarkable growth journey, a new chapter unfolds in Copenhagen, where Thais Machado joins the team and takes over the role of Managing Director to lead Tour Partner Group Nordics into its next phase.
Year: 1995
Year: 2017
Year: 2020
JacTravel
In 1975, JacTravel is founded by Jack Anthony Corona, with a passion for showcasing the best of Britain. The first tours head to London and beyond, marking the start of five decades delivering expertly crafted group travel experiences across Europe.
To meet growing demand for travel across the British Isles, JacTravel establishes a base in Scotland’s capital, paving the way for deeper regional knowledge and tailored UK and Ireland itineraries, all year round.
Responding to growing demand for flexibility, an FIT division is launched in 1996 —crafting personalised tours rich in local tradition. Designed to offer a deeper sense of connection, these bespoke experiences invite travellers to explore at their own pace, from heritage tours to whisky tastings.
The turn of the millennium see a further expansion - this time into the academic market, curating themed itineraries for schools, universities and alumni. From literature to science, these programmes offer meaningful learning experiences in inspiring settings.
JacTravel's presence in Ireland is formalised with the opening of a Dublin office in 2015, strengthening partnerships, logistics and local expertise across the Emerald Isle and beyond.
2018 sees JacTravel’s network grow into France, Benelux and Germany, offering multi-country journeys and new product lines designed to deliver consistent quality and destination depth across borders.
As of today, JacTravel is part of Tour Partner Group, combining a proud tradition of local expertise with the strength and scale of a pan-European DMC.
Year: 2010
Year: 2025
Year: 2026
THE JOURNEY
CONTINUES
As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we are looking for more passionate and dynamic people to join our growing team. At Tour Partner Group we know that our people are our greatest asset, which is why we put them front and center.
