Paradise Travel

What Paradise Travel does

Paradise Travel is a privately-held Destination Management Company (DMC) and full-service travel agency headquartered in Athens, Greece at Kanellopoulou 36 & Skalidi 19, 115 25 Athens. Founded in 1989, the company has 35 years of operating experience and a stated 11–50 employee base. It serves both inbound tourism to Greece and select Mediterranean destinations (Malta, Cyprus, Turkey, Albania, Italy) and outbound travel from Greece, with packages spanning domestic regional tours (e.g., Mani & Laconia), Mediterranean itineraries, long-haul Asian packages (Exotic Asia), and Egypt (Cairo & Alexandria). The customer mix is diversified across individuals, couples and honeymooners, schools, and corporate MICE accounts, with a separate VIP tier offering yachts, helicopters, and concierge services and a standalone Visa Service module.

The product portfolio is organized as named sub-brands (MICE-DMC, Γαμήλια Ταξίδια / Wedding-Honeymoon Trips, Σχολικές Εκδρομές / School Excursions, Ατομικά Ταξίδια Tailor-Made) plus pre-packaged tours and add-on modules (Visa, VIP). The technology stack is minimal: no proprietary platform, no mobile app, no API, and the website appears to be a standard CMS-based marketing and inquiry site. Distribution is sales-led and traditional — phone (+30 210 6771007), mobile (+30 6970124911), email ([email protected]), fax, and in-person office visits — with no disclosed digital marketing, social selling, or online booking engine beyond contact forms.

Paradise Travel makes money primarily as a classic travel intermediary: per-person package pricing on group tours (€245–€1,450 visible), bespoke quote-based pricing on tailor-made and MICE engagements, and service-fee or margin-based revenue on visa processing and VIP concierge. The agency holds IATA accreditation, an E.O.T. (Greek National Tourism Organization) Special Operating License, and SETE membership, and operates under Presidential Decree 339/1996 transposing EU Directive 90/314/EEC, with civil professional liability insurance in place. No external funding, parent company, subsidiaries, M&A activity, or public listing is disclosed.

Name

Paradise Travel

Legal name

Paradise Travel

Website

https://paradisetravel.gr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Paradise Travel is a privately-held Athens-based Greek travel agency and DMC, founded in 1989, offering inbound tourism to Greece and the Mediterranean, outbound packages to Asia and Egypt, MICE/corporate events, VIP services, and visa processing for individuals, couples, schools, and corporates.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Corporate Hospitality & VIP Services (Hosting, Protocol, Concierge) (THAHADAG), Luxury & High-End Incentives (Private Jets, Yachts, Ultra-Luxury Stays) (THAHADAK), Destination & Itinerary Management (DMC-Led Experiences, Excursions, VIP Access) (THAHANAE)

Keywords

• Travel agency services
• Destination management
• Corporate event planning
• Tailor-made tours
• Visa processing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Organized Package Tours: Pre-packaged group travel packages to destinations including Greece, Asia (Exotic Asia, Cairo & Alexandria), and other international destinations. Revenue generated through per-person pricing on group tours.
2. MICE/DMC Services: Corporate events, conferences, incentive trips, and team-building activities for businesses. Full project management including venue selection, accommodation, transfers, catering, technical equipment, and social programs.
3. Visa Processing Services: Full visa application management including document verification, application completion, appointment scheduling, and tracking through approval.
4. VIP Services: Premium services including yacht reservations, helicopter rides, and concierge services for exceptional clients.
5. Tailor-Made Individual Travel: Customized individual trips where customers choose destination, timing, and activities. Company arranges flights, hotels, transfers, and activities.
6. Specialized Group Travel: Specialized services including honeymoons, school trips, and other group travel arrangements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Paradise Travel is a Greek Destination Management Company (DMC) and travel agency with 35 years of experience, providing incoming and outgoing travel services. Core offerings include organized package tours to Greece and international destinations, tailor-made individual travel, MICE/corporate event management, wedding and honeymoon travel, school excursions, VIP concierge services (yachts, helicopters), and full visa processing. The company sells curated itineraries with flights, accommodation, transfers, guided tours, and on-the-ground support.

Product overview

Paradise Travel is a Greek Destination Management Company (DMC) and travel agency with 35 years of operating experience, offering a unified portfolio of travel services organized into two tiers: core incoming/outgoing travel services and specialized sub-brands. The core services include Incoming Services (handling international arrivals to Greece and Mediterranean destinations: Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Turkey, Albania, Italy with transfers, hotels, guides, and packaged tours) and Outgoing Services for outbound Greek travellers. The product suite is structured around named sub-brands: MICE-DMC for corporate events and incentive travel; Γαμήλια Ταξίδια (Wedding/Honeymoon Trips); Σχολικές Εκδρομές (School Excursions); and Ατομικά Ταξίδια – Tailor Made (Bespoke Individual Travel). Supporting service modules include Visa Service (full visa processing), VIP Services (yachts, helicopters, concierge), and a catalog of pre-packaged Travel Packages (Ταξιδιωτικά Πακέτα) including the Exotic Asia Package, Cairo & Alexandria Package, and Mani & Laconia Package. Excursion themes cover Scuba, Cultural, Wine Tasting, Cooking Lessons, Yoga Treatment, and Psychological Meditation. The company also organizes themed excursion categories such as Holy Spirit long-weekend trips and Exotic Travel packages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Incoming Services Arrival services for international tourists visiting Greece and select Mediterranean destinations (Greece, Malta, Cyprus, Turkey, Albania, Italy), covering transfers, hotel accommodations, guided tours, and packaged itineraries.
• Outgoing Services Outbound travel services for Greek travellers departing to international destinations, including organized group trips and individual travel arrangements.
• Visa Service Full visa processing and handling service, including document verification, application completion, appointment scheduling, and tracking through to approval. Serves individual applicants, families, and group travel for any destination.
• Travel Packages (Ταξιδιωτικά Πακέτα) Catalog of pre-packaged organized travel itineraries available for group travel, spanning destinations in Asia, Greece, and Egypt. Includes accommodation, flights, transfers, and guided tours.
• Exotic Asia Package (Πακέτο Εξωτικής Ασίας)
• Cairo & Alexandria Package (Κάιρο & Αλεξάνδρεια) A 4-day/3-night group trip to Egypt combining Cairo sightseeing with a day trip to Alexandria, including 4-star hotel accommodation, flights, transfers, and guided tours. Priced at €625 per person. Departure: 29/05/2026 - 01/06/2026.
• Mani & Laconia Package (Μάνη & Λακωνία) A 3-day/2-night domestic tour of the Mani and Laconia regions in Greece, departing from Athens by luxury bus. Includes visits to Monemvasia, Gytheio, Diros Caves, Areopolis, and Mystras, with 4-star hotel stay in Gytheio and guided tour by distinguished guide Georgios Michaelides. Priced from €245 per person.
• Wedding/Honeymoon Trips (Γαμήλια Ταξίδια) Honeymoon travel planning service for romantic destinations worldwide, including selected hotels, private experiences, and personalized surprises. Offered as a bespoke planning service for couples.
• MICE-DMC (Corporate Events & Incentives) Corporate events, conference, incentive trip, and group travel planning service in Greece and internationally. As a Destination Management Company with 35 years of experience, provides full-service project management: venue selection, accommodation, transfers, catering, technical equipment, social programs, and team-building activities. Each project is designed based on objectives, participant count, and budget.
• School Excursions (Σχολικές Εκδρομές) Day and multi-day school trip planning for all education levels, covering transportation, accommodation, meals, guided tours, and group safety. Programs are designed in collaboration with teaching staff, tailored to student numbers, budget, and educational objectives.
• Bespoke Individual Travel - Tailor Made (Ατομικά Ταξίδια) Custom individual travel planning service allowing travellers to choose any destination, date, and travel style. The company arranges flights, hotels, transfers, and activities independently of group schedules, combining independent travel flexibility with professional organization.
• VIP Services Premium VIP-tier add-on services including yacht reservations, helicopter rides, and concierge services for high-net-worth or exceptional-status clients.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• SETE (Σύνδεσμος Ελληνικών Τουριστικών Επιχειρήσεων)coreOthersParadise Travel is a member of SETE, the Association of Greek Tourism and Travel Enterprises. SETE is the main professional organization representing Greek tourism businesses.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreOthersParadise Travel holds IATA accreditation, enabling the agency to issue airline tickets and access global air transport services.
• E.O.T. (Ελληνικός Οργανισμός Τουρισμού - Greek National Tourism Organization)coreOthersParadise Travel holds a Special Operating License from E.O.T. (Greek National Tourism Organization), the official government tourism body that regulates and certifies travel agencies operating in Greece.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Trip2Greece: Boutique Greek DMC specializing in tailor-made, luxury, and experiential travel to Greece; overlaps with Paradise Travel's incoming, VIP, and wedding/honeymoon verticals.
• Mouzenidis Travel: One of the largest Greek incoming tour operators with packaged tours, MICE, and group travel across Greece and the Mediterranean; operates at a larger scale but competes for the same inbound leisure and corporate segments as Paradise Travel.
• Amphitrion Group: Greece-based DMC and incoming tour operator offering travel packages, MICE services, and inbound tourism across Greece and the Mediterranean — directly comparable in service mix and target markets to Paradise Travel.
• Travel Plan Greece: Greek DMC and travel agency offering incoming services, MICE, and themed packages — directly comparable business model and customer segments as Paradise Travel.
• GNet DMC: Athens-based Greek DMC offering incoming services, MICE, and tailor-made tours — same DMC/MICE/specialty structure as Paradise Travel with overlapping supplier base in Greece.

Broad incumbents

• TUI Group: Global tourism conglomerate offering packaged tours, cruises, and MICE services; competes broadly in the same leisure and corporate travel categories as Paradise Travel but with vastly greater scale and brand.
• Abercrombie & Kent: Global luxury DMC and tour operator offering high-end tailor-made travel and MICE; relevant comparability in VIP/experiential positioning and luxury concierge services that mirror Paradise Travel's VIP offering.
• Intrepid Travel: Large global tour operator specializing in small-group experiential tours worldwide; comparable in packaged group tours and themed excursions but operates at significantly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Audley Travel: Specialist tailor-made tour operator focused on curated, high-touch travel — comparable to Paradise Travel's tailor-made and VIP verticals with a similar premium-service DNA.
• G Adventures: Global small-group tour operator with experiential and themed itineraries; comparable in organized group packages and themed excursions but with a more digital-native distribution model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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