Destino Mundo

What Destino Mundo does

Destino Mundo is a France-based, direct-to-consumer travel agency specializing in tailor-made (voyage sur mesure) international travel, operating as the dedicated individual-travel brand of the Tabbagh Travel Service group (established 1950). The company sells fully customizable itineraries including flights, accommodations, transfers, guided tours, activities, and cruises across destinations in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Europe, and the Indian Ocean. Its product portfolio spans AutoTours (self-drive), group circuits, private circuits, club/resort stays, multi-country combined packages, and cruises, with per-person pricing ranging from approximately €730 (e.g., Martinique) to over €4,000 (e.g., Peru-Bolivia combined circuits). Customer segments include couples, families, friend groups, and solo travelers seeking adventure, cultural, or beach experiences.

The core technology is a website-based quote request system backed by phone and email channels; destination specialists respond to inquiries within 48 hours with personalized proposals. Distribution is exclusively direct: no third-party resellers or travel agents are used. A network of francophone local correspondents in destination countries provides on-ground support during trips. Marketing relies on the company website, a travel blog, email newsletters, social media, and customer review showcases (4.8/5 average across 193 verified reviews).

Revenue is generated through commissions and margins on tour package and cruise sales (transaction-fee model). The company holds partnerships with destination tourism boards (Embratur Brasil, Essential Costa Rica, Visit Mexico), the French tourism agency ATOUT France, insurance providers (Allianz, Axelliance, Hiscox), and a financial guarantee partner (Schneider Finances) to meet French travel law requirements. The company is privately held with no disclosed revenue, funding, or external investors.

Name

Destino Mundo

Legal name

Destino Mundo

Website

https://destinomundo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Destino Mundo is a France-based direct-to-consumer travel agency under the Tabbagh Travel Service group, selling fully customized international tour packages and cruises across Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Europe to French-speaking couples, families, friend groups, and solo travelers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Custom Travel Agency Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Concierge & Luxury Personal Itinerary Design (THAKAOAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAE), Luxury Travel Agencies (THAKAFAA), Luxury Expedition Cruise Specialists (Sales & Distribution) (THAEABAJ), Group, Family & Multi-Generational Travel Planning (HSACAKAK)

Keywords

• Custom travel packages
• Tailor-made tours
• Group tour circuits
• Cruise bookings
• Self-drive tours

Headquarters

HQ city

Boulogne-billancourt

HQ country

France

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Package Sales: The company earns revenue through commissions and margins on customized travel packages that include flights, accommodations, transfers, guided tours, and activities across Latin America, Caribbean, Asia, and other destinations.
2. Cruise Bookings: Destino Mundo also sells cruise packages, partnering with cruise lines to offer maritime travel experiences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Destino Mundo is a French online travel agency that sells fully customized individual and small-group international holiday packages. The agency designs 100% tailor-made itineraries (sur mesure) including flights, accommodations, transfers, guided tours, activities, and cruise bookings across Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Europe, and the Indian Ocean, supported by a network of francophone local correspondents in destination countries. Products span multiple formats including custom travel, self-drive autotours, escorted group circuits, private circuits, club resort stays, multi-country combined packages, and ocean and river cruises.

Product overview

Destino Mundo is a custom travel agency specializing in made-to-measure (sur mesure) travel planning under the Tabbagh Travel Service group. The core offering is the customized trip planning service where specialists design personalized itineraries. Supporting this are distinct tour product lines: AutoTours (self-drive), Circuits en groupe (group tours), Circuits privatifs (private tours), Séjours Clubs (resort stays), Croisières (cruises), and multi-country combined packages. The company also provides dedicated group travel services and specialized extensions (kite surfing, luxury villas, wildlife expeditions). Their portfolio spans Latin America, Caribbean, Asia, and Europe with destinations including Brazil, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Peru, Costa Rica, Cuba, and more.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Voyages sur mesure (Custom Travel) Tailor-made (sur mesure) travel planning service allowing customers to create fully personalized itineraries with expert destination specialists, covering accommodations, guides, transfers, activities, and flights. Targeted at individual travelers, couples, families, and friend groups seeking 100% customizable international holidays.
• AutoTours (Self-Drive Tours) Pre-planned self-driving tour itineraries including rental vehicle, accommodations, and optional add-ons for independent exploration, primarily across Latin America, Asia, and Europe. Designed for travelers who prefer independent road-trip style travel with pre-arranged logistics.
• Circuits en groupe (Group Tours) Pre-set escorted group tour packages with fixed departure dates and shared itinerary, available across multiple international destinations. Designed for solo travelers, couples, and friends who prefer structured group travel.
• Circuits privatifs (Private Tours) Tailored private tours with dedicated guides and an exclusive itinerary for individuals or private groups. Allows the customer to have a fully private guide-led experience.
• Séjours Clubs (Club Stays) All-inclusive resort stay packages at partner club properties. Targeted at travelers seeking beach, leisure, and relaxation-focused resort holidays.
• Croisières (Cruises) Maritime cruise vacation packages including ocean and river cruises, sold in partnership with cruise lines (e.g., MSC). Includes options such as the MSC Virtuosa Caribbean cruise with Yacht Club experience.
• Voyages de groupe (Group Travel Services) Specialized group travel services for organizations, associations, and companies booking collective travel. Provides a dedicated service line for multi-person organizational bookings such as corporate incentive trips and association tours.
• Combine de pays (Multi-Country Packages) Combined travel packages visiting multiple countries in a single itinerary, such as Peru-Bolivia, Vietnam-Cambodia, and other regional combinations. Designed for travelers seeking extended cross-border experiences.
• Extensions et Séjours Spécialisés (Specialized Extensions) Specialized extensions including Pantanal, Amazon rainforest, Fernando de Noronha, kite surfing packages, and luxury villa rentals, used as add-ons to base itineraries.
• Circuit Rio, Paraty et Ilha Grande

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Embratur BrasilminorOthersBrazilian tourism board partnership providing destination expertise and promotion for Brazil-focused itineraries.
• Essential Costa RicaminorOthersOfficial Costa Rica tourism board partnership for destination promotion and expertise.
• Visit MexicominorOthersOfficial Mexican tourism board partnership for destination marketing and information.
• Reforest'ActionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental partnership for reforestation programs, aligning with responsible tourism commitments.
• ATOUT FRANCEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial French tourism development agency affiliation providing industry credibility and regulatory compliance.
• AXELLIANCEcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTravel insurance partner offering coverage to customers. Displayed as a trusted partner logo on the website.
• ALLIANZcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor insurance partner providing travel coverage options for customers.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Peers

• Kuoni / DER Touristik:

Direct peers

• Voyage Privé: Voyage Privé is a French members-only travel club selling discounted luxury hotel and tour packages to French-speaking consumers. It competes with Destino Mundo on premium leisure travel to the same destinations (Maldives, Caribbean, Asia) but via a flash-sale digital model rather than bespoke consultation.
• Voyageurs du Monde: Voyageurs du Monde is the leading French publicly-listed tailor-made travel agency, offering bespoke itineraries across the globe with destination specialists. It is the closest direct competitor to Destino Mundo in product model, customer type (French leisure travelers), and consultative sales motion.
• Comptoir des Voyages: Comptoir des Voyages is a French tour operator specializing in tailor-made individual travel with strong positions in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. It mirrors Destino Mundo's sur-mesure model, French-speaking customer base, and reliance on in-destination local correspondents.
• Salaün Holidays: Salaün Holidays is a family-owned French tour operator offering group circuits, cruises, and bespoke travel across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. It is directly comparable in business model (French tour operator, group + custom formats, multi-destination portfolio) to Destino Mundo.
• FRAM (TUI France): FRAM is a French tour operator now part of TUI France, offering packaged and circuit holidays with strong Latin America and long-haul leisure offerings. It competes with Destino Mundo on multi-country circuits (Peru-Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico) and shares the same French leisure traveler target market.

Broad incumbents

• TUI Group: TUI is a global integrated tourism group operating tour operators, airlines, hotels, and cruise ships across European source markets including France. It is comparable in tour-operator activity but at vastly larger scale and with a broader portfolio of owned and contracted travel products.
• Club Med: Club Med is a global all-inclusive resort operator with strong French heritage and significant presence in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Asia. It overlaps with Destino Mundo's resort and beach destinations (Maldives, Brazil, Mexico) but operates an owned-resort model rather than a multi-supplier bespoke model.

Emerging players

• Evaneos: Evaneos is a French-headquartered online marketplace that connects travelers directly with local in-destination travel agencies for tailor-made trips. It is comparable to Destino Mundo in destination coverage and sur-mesure value proposition, but disrupts the layer of a French-headquartered intermediary by routing demand directly to local agents.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Destino_Mundo
• Facebookfacebook.com/destinomundo.voyages

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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