Ask2Travel

What Ask2Travel does

Ask2Travel S.A. is a Greek-headquartered B2B travel management company operating a multi-platform portfolio that includes corporate travel, marine crew travel, B2B travel agency consolidation, luxury travel, and yacht charter services. The company is structured as a Greek Société Anonyme with offices in Athens, Thessaloniki, Heraklion (Greece), and Istanbul (Turkey), and is a member of the LinoGroup conglomerate. Its proprietary technology core is ENTRADA, a central reservation and travel sales system connecting approximately 7,000 active sales points, complemented by a specialized B2B Marine Travel Platform developed with €1.46M of investment, partly funded by a €718K grant from the Greece 2.0 National Recovery Plan.

The company serves four primary customer segments: corporate clients requiring managed business travel, shipping and offshore energy companies needing specialized crew rotation and marine fare management, travel agencies worldwide seeking B2B consolidation services, and luxury/high-net-worth travelers through the Top Notch Travellers and yachts-sailing.com sub-brands. Revenue is generated entirely through transaction-based fees and commissions on bookings, with all pricing negotiated privately under multi-year B2B contracts. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales (dedicated Corporate Travel division with 24/7 support) with a channel partner model via the ENTRADA platform network.

The company holds IATA accreditation, EOT (Greek National Tourism Organisation) licensing, and four ISO certifications (9001, 27001, 45001, 14001), and integrates with major GDS platforms including Sabre, Amadeus, Travelport, and Farelogix, plus HitchHiker for marine fare management and IATA Timatic for visa validation. Technology differentiators center on domain specialization in marine crew travel, network scale across the ENTRADA sales point network, and integration depth with multiple GDS providers.

Name

Ask2Travel

Legal name

Ask2travel S.A.

Website

https://ask2travel.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ask2Travel S.A. is a Greek B2B travel management company operating the ENTRADA reservation platform and a specialized Marine Travel platform, serving corporate clients, shipping/offshore companies, and travel agencies across Greece and Turkey.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Travel Management

NAICS

Travel Agencies (561510), Tour Operators (561520), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Booking & Reservation Platforms (B2B/B2C) (THALAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hotel & Accommodation Booking Platforms (THALAFAB), Tours, Activities & Experiences Booking Marketplaces (THALAFAF)

Keywords

• Corporate travel management
• B2B travel consolidation
• Marine crew travel services
• Travel booking platform
• Luxury travel concierge

Headquarters

HQ city

Athens

HQ country

Greece

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Corporate Travel Management Services: Provides comprehensive travel management services to corporate clients, shipping companies, and organizations. Revenue generated through transaction fees, commissions from suppliers, and service fees for customized travel arrangements including flights, hotels, transfers, and logistics.
2. B2B Consolidation Services: Provides travel agencies with ticketing (Sabre), hotel access (900,000+ properties), airline bookings (700+ carriers), transfer services, DMC partnerships, and car rental options. Revenue generated through transaction fees, booking commissions, and service charges for consolidated travel services.
3. Marine Crew Travel Services: Specialized travel management for maritime and offshore industries including crew rotations, repatriation, and offshore transportation. Revenue generated through competitive marine fare negotiations and service fees.
4. Travel Ticket (Corporate Benefit): Employee benefit program allowing companies to provide travel benefits to staff through B2B pricing. Revenue derived from transaction fees on bookings made through the Entrada platform and centralized invoicing services.
5. Luxury Travel & Events: Premium concierge travel services through Top Notch Travellers division for high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients, including villa rentals, yacht charters, gastronomy experiences, and wellness travel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ask2Travel is a Greek travel management company providing B2B corporate travel, marine crew travel, and B2B consolidation services to businesses, shipping companies, and travel agencies. The company operates its proprietary ENTRADA central reservation and travel sales platform connecting approximately 7,000 active sales points, alongside a specialized B2B Marine Travel Platform for maritime crew transportation. It also runs consumer-facing sub-brands (Top Notch Travellers, yachts-sailing.com) for luxury and yacht charter services.

Product overview

Ask2Travel operates as a multi-platform travel technology company offering a portfolio of interconnected B2B and B2C travel services. The core technology is ENTRADA, a comprehensive central reservation system connecting approximately 7,000 active sales points. This platform underpins specialized divisions including Marine Travel with a dedicated B2B Marine Travel Platform, Corporate Travel Management for business clients, B2B Consolidation Services for travel agencies, Top Notch Travellers for luxury bespoke travel, and yachts-sailing.com for yacht charters. Additional offerings include Travel Ticket (employee benefit platform) and Corporate Events Management services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Top Notch Travelers: A division of Ask2Travel providing exclusive luxury travel arrangement services with concierge-style approach, specializing in personalized travel experiences for individuals and businesses. Services include family holidays, honeymoons, corporate events, villa rentals, gastronomy tours, and health tourism.
• yachts-sailing.com
• ENTRADA
• ask4beds

Products and services

• ENTRADA B2B Platform Comprehensive central reservation and travel sales system designed for travel agents and tour operators, enabling buying and selling of tourism services (hotels, flights, transfers, car rentals, packages, tours) with supplier management, PCC integration, customizable booking engine, API-enabled websites, multi-currency support, and payment gateway options.
• B2B Marine Travel Platform Specialized digital platform for maritime and offshore crew travel enabling search, booking, pricing, invoicing, and issuance of marine crew and offshore transportation tickets through a fully integrated and automated workflow with Sabre, HitchHiker, and IATA Timatic technology.
• Corporate Travel Management Executive business travel services for corporate clients and shipping companies, including flight arrangements, hotel reservations, ferry and rail bookings, car rentals, VIP services, conferences/seminars organization, and 24/7 platform availability with personalized travel consultant support.
• B2B Consolidation Services Consolidated services for travel agencies worldwide including ticketing via Sabre, ferry ticketing, comprehensive reporting, 24/7 support, group bookings, OTA support, access to 900,000+ hotels, 700+ airlines, and 10,000 transfer options globally.
• Travel Ticket

Quantifiable outcome

• 1M+ Euro turnover projection for 2025 with 1M+ airline tickets processed
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and flagship.

• SabrecoreTechnology or IntegrationGDS (Global Distribution System) partnership providing access to airline booking capabilities, fare management, and travel technology infrastructure for both general and marine travel operations.
• HitchHikercoreTechnology or IntegrationMarine fare technology partnership powering the B2B Marine Travel Platform with advanced fare search and comparison capabilities.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationIATA partnership including Timatic technology for visa and travel document validation, accreditation as IATA agent, and access to airline distribution standards.
• AmadeussupportingTechnology or IntegrationGDS partnership providing additional airline distribution and travel technology capabilities as shown on marine platform technology logos.
• TravelportsupportingTechnology or IntegrationGDS partnership providing additional travel distribution capabilities as shown on marine platform technology logos.
• FarelogixsupportingTechnology or IntegrationAirline commerce and distribution technology partnership as shown on marine platform.
• Winbank (Piraeus Bank)coreTechnology or IntegrationPayment gateway partnership providing secure online payment processing through Winbank Paycenter system with SSL 128-bit encryption for credit card transactions. The Piraeus Bank handles payment clearance.
• LinoGroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group affiliation. Ask2Travel is a member of LinoGroup, a Greek business group operating in the travel and tourism sector. The group includes Top Notch Travellers (luxury travel), Yachts-Sailing.com (yacht charters), Entrada (travel technology), and Ask4beds (accommodation).
• GIATAsupportingTechnology or IntegrationHotel content and image partnership providing standardized hotel content, photos, and information for accommodation listings.
• Hellenic Dutch Business CouncilsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerBilateral business council partnership facilitating Greek-Dutch business relations and trade in the travel sector.
• Various Airline PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnerships with leading airlines enabling negotiation of competitive marine fares and consistent value delivery for maritime and corporate clients.
• Local DMC (Destination Management Companies)supportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDirect partnerships with local destination management companies for transfers, excursions, and tour packages supporting travel from Greece to worldwide destinations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Hotelbeds: Leading B2B bed bank distributing accommodation, transfers, activities, and car hire to the travel trade. Comparable to Ask2Travel's B2B consolidation services in product mix and channel model (wholesale distribution to travel agencies).
• Corporate Travel Management (CTM): ASX-listed corporate travel management company with similar enterprise B2B travel focus, supplier negotiation leverage, and proprietary technology platforms for corporate clients. Comparable in business model and customer base, though significantly larger and more globally diversified.
• WebBeds: Global B2B accommodation distribution platform (bed bank) with extensive hotel inventory and travel-agent distribution network. Closely comparable to the ENTRADA platform's hotel and B2B consolidation layer.
• Marine Travel Ltd: UK-based specialist travel management company focused on maritime, offshore, energy, and crew travel. Closest direct peer to Ask2Travel's Marine Travel Platform in terms of vertical specialization and customer base (shipping and offshore companies).

Broad incumbents

• BCD Travel: Global corporate travel management company with extensive supplier inventory, proprietary booking platforms, and enterprise account coverage. Closely comparable to Ask2Travel's corporate division but with global scale and deeper technology investment.
• Travelport: Global GDS and travel commerce platform providing airline, hotel, and travel distribution infrastructure. Ask2Travel integrates Travelport as a partner GDS but competes for distribution and corporate booking workflows.
• CWT (Carlson Wagonlit Travel): Major global TMC providing corporate travel management, meetings & events, and traveler care services. Direct overlap with Ask2Travel's corporate offering in service model and target customer segment (enterprise accounts, 24/7 service).
• Amex GBT (American Express Global Business Travel): One of the largest global TMCs serving multinational corporate clients with managed travel programs, reporting, and 24/7 support. Overlaps directly with Ask2Travel's Corporate Travel Management offering but at vastly larger scale and with broader geographic coverage.
• Amadeus IT Group: Largest global GDS and travel technology provider serving airlines, hotels, and travel agencies with distribution and IT solutions. Comparable technology layer to Ask2Travel's ENTRADA platform, though at enterprise scale across the global travel industry.

Regional players

• Travelplanet24 / Voyage Privé-style regional OTAs: Regional European online travel platforms and OTAs operating in adjacent leisure and packaged-travel segments. Comparable to Ask2Travel's leisure (Travel & Fun) and luxury (Top Notch Travellers) offerings, though typically without the same B2B platform depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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