Antaeus Travel Group

What Antaeus Travel Group does

Antaeus Travel Group is a family-owned B2B travel management company founded in 1988 in Piraeus, Greece, and currently headquartered in Basel, Switzerland (operational headquarters in Glyfada, Greece). The company serves 280+ corporate and marine clients across five offices in Greece, Switzerland, Cyprus, the Philippines, and the United States, operating 24/7 with a multilingual team of 50+ professionals. Its service portfolio is organized into three divisions: Marine & Offshore (crew rotations, cruise lines, yachting, offshore platforms, shipbroking), Corporate & MICE (business travel, VIP, bleisure, events), and Leisure & DMC (destination management through Greek Luxurist and Swiss tour operator Laros Reisen).

The company's core technology asset is Synopsis, a proprietary B2B digital travel platform built on C# .NET 8+ and Angular 17+ that connects travel coordinators, travelers, and Antaeus travel advisors in real time. Synopsis provides online booking, real-time chat, travel data security, advanced reporting, travel policy management with budget controls, and API integration with client HR and Crew Management systems. The company also holds IATA accreditation in Greece and Cyprus, and operates Galant Hellas S.A. as a General Sales Agent representing Eva Airways, All Nippon Airways, and Cebu Pacific Airlines in the Greek market.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees and negotiated supplier commissions on corporate and marine travel management, transaction fees on bundled trade show travel packages (pricing €700-€1,115 per attendee for exhibitions such as Anuga, Vicenzaoro, Gulfood, and SMM), licensing/commission revenue from GSA airline representation, and transaction fees on leisure/DMC services through Greek Luxurist and Laros Reisen. The company is privately held with no external institutional investors, and both co-founders Vassilis Chatzantonis and Yannis Nikolaou remain active as Managing Directors alongside second-generation leadership.

Name

Antaeus Travel Group

Legal name

ΑΝΤΑΙΟΣ ΤΑΞΕΙΔΙΑ ΚΑΙ ΤΟΥΡΙΣΜΟΣ ΙΚΕ

Website

https://antaeustravel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Antaeus Travel Group is a family-owned B2B travel management company serving 280+ corporate and marine clients across five offices in three continents, combining marine/offshore, corporate/MICE, and leisure/DMC services with its proprietary Synopsis digital platform and 24/7 multilingual support.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Corporate Travel Management

NAICS

Travel Agencies (56151), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Online/Hybrid Corporate Travel Agencies (Self-Booking + Support) (THAKACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA), Corporate Air Ticketing Agencies (SME/Enterprise Accounts) (THAKALAB), Supplier Sourcing, Negotiation & Contract Management (THAKAMAG), Online Booking Tools (OBT) & Corporate Booking UX (THALAGAD)

Keywords

• Corporate travel management
• Marine crew travel
• MICE event services
• Trade fair travel
• Travel management software

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Corporate Travel Management Services: Full-service travel management for corporate clients including booking management, cost control, and travel policy optimization. Revenue generated through service fees and negotiated supplier commissions.
2. Marine & Offshore Crew Travel: Specialized travel management for maritime industry including commercial, cruise lines, yachting, marine engineering, offshore, and shipbroking sectors. Services include crew rotations, travel documentation, and 24/7 support.
3. GSA Airline Representation (Galant Hellas): General Sales Agent representation for Eva Airways, All Nippon Airways, and Cebu Pacific Airlines in the Greek market. Revenue from commissions and representation fees.
4. Leisure & DMC Services: Destination management services through Greek Luxurist and tour operator services through Laros Reisen (Switzerland) for Greece and Cyprus travel packages.
5. Exhibition/Trade Show Travel Packages: Bundled travel packages for trade show attendees including flights, hotels, and support services. Pricing varies by event and accommodation type.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Antaeus Travel Group is a family-run global travel management company providing specialized B2B travel services across three core divisions: Marine & Offshore crew travel management, Corporate & MICE business travel, and Leisure & DMC services. The company operates through 5 international offices across 3 continents, offering 24/7 multilingual support, dedicated account managers, and bundled travel packages for major trade fairs worldwide. Its proprietary Synopsis digital travel management platform enables real-time booking, communication, reporting, and travel policy management for enterprise clients.

Product overview

Antaeus Travel Group is a family-run global travel management company offering a multi-product portfolio centered around its Synopsis digital travel management platform. The core offering consists of three service divisions: Marine & Offshore, Corporate & MICE, and Leisure & DMC. These services are supported by subsidiary brands including Galant Hellas S.A. (airline representation in Greece), Laros Reisen (Swiss tour operator for Greece and Cyprus), and Greek Luxurist (luxury destination management in Greece). The Synopsis platform serves as the digital hub connecting travel advisors with corporate and marine clients for real-time booking, reporting, and communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Synopsis: Digital B2B travel management platform enabling real-time communication between Antaeus advisors and corporate/marine clients, featuring online booking, travel data management, advanced reporting, and travel policy management.

Products and services

• Synopsis Travel Platform An online B2B travel platform connecting Antaeus travel advisors with marine or corporate clients in real-time, enabling travel coordinators and travelers to manage bookings, access reporting tools, and communicate with consultants through a single interface. Features API integration with HR/Crew Management software.
• Marine & Offshore Travel Services Specialized crew travel management services covering commercial shipping, cruise lines, yachting, marine engineering, offshore, and shipbroking sectors with 24/7 support, crew rotation management, travel documentation, and global availability for maritime professionals.
• Corporate & MICE Travel Services Business travel management including business and VIP trips, bleisure travel, meetings, incentives, conferences, and events with dedicated account managers, negotiated global fares, trade show travel packages, and travel policy compliance for enterprise clients.
• Leisure & DMC Services Leisure travel and destination management services providing tailor-made travel experiences through subsidiary brands Greek Luxurist (DMC) and Laros Reisen (tour operator), specializing in Greece and Cyprus destinations for inbound B2B clients and Swiss travelers.
• Galant Hellas S.A. (GSA Airline Representation) General Sales Agent (GSA) representing All Nippon Airways, Eva Airways, and Cebu Pacific Airlines in Greece, providing airline representation, passenger and cargo airline services, and ticketing in the Greek travel market.
• Laros Reisen (Tour Operator) Swiss tour operator based in Basel specializing exclusively in Greece and Cyprus travel packages, serving Swiss travelers seeking authentic experiences away from mass tourism with round-the-clock leisure travel services.
• Greek Luxurist (DMC) Destination management sector providing hi-end, tailor-made experiences and travel concierge services in Greece, serving inbound B2B clients from US, China, and Northern Europe markets with luxury VIP arrangements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% customer retention rate
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Laros Reisen GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Swiss tour operator acquired in 2021 during the pandemic, specializing exclusively in Greece and Cyprus travel packages. Provides round-the-clock leisure travel services for travelers seeking authentic experiences away from mass tourism. Relocated to Basel in 2024 with refreshed brand identity.
• Eva AirwayscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEva Airways is represented by Galant Hellas S.A. as General Sales Agent in the Greek travel market. Galant provides passenger and cargo airlines with complete representation services in Greece.
• All Nippon Airways (ANA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Nippon Airways is represented by Galant Hellas S.A. as General Sales Agent in the Greek travel market, providing comprehensive airline representation services.
• Cebu Pacific AirlinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCebu Pacific Airlines is represented by Galant Hellas S.A. as General Sales Agent in the Greek travel market for passenger and cargo services.
• Hotel Suppliers (Global)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership network with hotels worldwide providing negotiated rates and quality accommodation for corporate and marine travel clients attending trade shows and general business travel.
• Airline Partners (Global)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal airline partnerships providing competitive airfares, negotiated fares and global inventory access for corporate and marine travel clients.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Travelport: Global travel technology platform and GDS provider enabling travel agencies; relevant as enabling/infrastructure technology that powers corporate booking and competes with Synopsis-style in-house platforms.

Direct peers

• Corporate Travel Management (CTM): Publicly-listed (ASX) mid-market corporate travel management company with similar multi-region direct-sales model and emphasis on tailored service for SMEs and enterprise accounts.
• Reed & Mackay: UK-headquartered TMC specializing in marine, energy, and corporate travel with dedicated account management model. Highly comparable niche focus and customer overlap.
• ATPI Griffinstone: Global TMC with deep specialization in marine, energy, and corporate travel. Closest direct comparable given overlapping marine/offshore crew travel focus and similar B2B service model.
• Direct Travel: US mid-market TMC with personalized account management and proprietary tech platform; comparable scale and focus on dedicated advisor service for corporate clients.

Broad incumbents

• FCM Travel: Global corporate TMC arm of Flight Centre Travel Group; broader portfolio but overlapping corporate travel management offering, representing the kind of incumbent Antaeus competes against for enterprise accounts.
• American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT): Leading publicly-traded global corporate travel platform; represents the scale benchmark and primary competitor for large multinational marine and corporate clients.
• BCD Travel: Major global TMC serving large multinational corporations with corporate travel and meetings services; directly competes for enterprise marine/corporate RFPs.
• CWT (Carlson Wagonlit Travel): One of the world's largest corporate travel management companies; overlaps in corporate and marine segments at global enterprise scale, providing a competitive benchmark.

Emerging players

• Wexas International: Specialty UK travel management company with marine and energy expertise; comparable niche focus but smaller scale and primarily UK-centric operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/antaeusbusiness
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCd-jB1JvK7yT31wSDKjia4g/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/antaeustravelgroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antaeus-travel-&-tourism
• Instagraminstagram.com/antaeustravel

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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