What Perlatours does

Revenue mechanics combine transaction fees on hotel and travel-service bookings distributed to tour operators and travel agencies with recurring/subscription-like access to the XML and B2B platform. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The firm has received modest Spanish and EU public-sector grants (2020) for international digital marketing and internal digitization/automation, but has no disclosed institutional investors, M&A activity, or leadership changes. No AI/ML capabilities are evidenced in the inputs.

Name

Perlatours

Legal name

Viatges Perla Tours SL

Website

https://perlatours.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Perlatours is a Spain-based B2B receptive tour operator that distributes Mediterranean hotel inventory and travel services (hotels, packages, transfers, groups, circuits, excursions, daytrips, experiences) to international tour operators and travel agencies via XML API and a self-service B2B platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Incoming Tour Operator Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (56151), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Other (4879)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Destination & Activity Wholesalers (Attractions, Tours & Ticket Inventory) (THAKAJAF), Package Tour Wholesalers (Pre-Packaged FIT/Group Programs) (THAKAJAC), Multi-Country/Regional Circuit Tour Operators (THAKADAK), Wholesale Groups, Series & Allotments (Group Blocks/Charters/Allotment Contracting) (THAKAJAH)

Keywords

• Incoming tour operator
• Hotel distribution services
• Mediterranean travel packages
• B2B travel platform
• Travel agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calella

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hotel Distribution Services: Perlatours distributes hotel inventory and travel services to tour operators and travel agencies globally, earning commissions or fees for facilitating bookings for hotels in Mediterranean destinations.
2. B2B Technology Platform Access: Provides XML API and B2B platform access to partners and clients, enabling them to book hotels, packages, transfers, excursions, and other travel services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Perlatours is a receptive (incoming) tour operator specialized in Mediterranean destinations that distributes hotel inventory and packaged travel services — including hotels, packages, transfers, groups/MICE, circuits, excursions, experiences and daytrips — to international tour operators and travel agencies. It monetizes this through a proprietary XML Connection API for programmatic integration and a web-based B2B booking platform offering real-time availability and free technical support to partners.

Product overview

Perlatours is a specialist receptivo (incoming tour operator) for Mediterranean destinations offering a comprehensive portfolio of travel services including Hotels, Packages, Transfers, Groups, Circuits, and Excursions. The company operates through two technology platforms: an XML API connection for programmatic partner integration, and an intuitive B2B Platform for online booking. Additional offerings include curated Experiences (gastronomy, wines, family, rural, adventure, wellness, nautical sports, luxury) and Daytrips. The service portfolio covers Mediterranean Coast, Islands, European Cities, and Holiday Getaways across Spain, Turkey, Andorra, and Morocco.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Fast reaction times and efficient booking processes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• HTop HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHTop Hotels works with Perlatours for their flexibility, personalized treatment, proximity, fast and dynamic decision-making. Perlatours demonstrates high knowledge of destinations and clients. Technologically they are on par with the biggest in the sector.
• Guitart HotelscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGuitart Hotels works with Perlatours as they bring interesting quantity of clients. Perlatours is described as a very dynamic and professional agency that brings complete trust and has big potential of business.
• Grupo FrigolacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGrupo Frigola works with Perlatours as they are a very trustworthy company with consistent yearly growth. They are professional and responsible with a great team who help every time needed.
• Monarque HotelescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMonarque Hoteles considers Perlatours one of their best partners, bringing markets they didn't have before. They are very professional with efficient payments and a team that is easy to work with and very flexible.
• Amazonia HotelescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAmazonia Hoteles considers Perlatours an excellence partner for several years. They enjoy working with them and hope this prosperous partnership continues for much longer.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• HotelBeds: Global B2B bed bank and destination services company that distributes hotel inventory and ancillary services (tours, transfers, activities) to tour operators and travel agencies via API and B2B platform — the same core model Perlatours operates at smaller Mediterranean-focused scale.
• MTS Globe: Major Mediterranean-focused DMC and B2B travel services wholesaler offering hotel distribution, transfers, and excursions across Southern Europe and North Africa — directly comparable in geographic focus and product mix to Perlatours.
• Jumbo Tours Group: Spanish DMC and B2B travel wholesaler providing hotel accommodation, packages, transfers, and experiences to tour operators across Mediterranean and long-haul destinations — same receptive-operator business model as Perlatours.
• W2M (World2Meet): Spain-headquartered travel consolidator and DMC operating a B2B platform distributing hotel, package, and ancillary services to tour operators and travel agencies — directly competitive with Perlatours in the Iberian source markets.

Emerging players

• GetYourGuide: Global tours, activities, and experiences platform connecting operators with travelers — overlaps with Perlatours' Excursions and Experiences categories, especially for daytrip-style offerings in Barcelona, Montserrat, and Costa Brava.
• Viator (Tripadvisor): Global tours, activities, and experiences marketplace — comparable to Perlatours' Daytrips and Experiences verticals, but operating a consumer-facing B2C/B2B2C marketplace model rather than a pure receptive DMC model.

Others

• TravelgateX: B2B travel connectivity and API infrastructure provider linking hotels, DMCs, OTAs, and tour operators — adjacent enabler for the same XML/API distribution model Perlatours operates.

Broad incumbents

• Viajes El Corte Inglés: Spain's largest travel agency, offering corporate, leisure, and group travel including MICE — comparable in Groups/MICE and corporate travel offerings, but as part of a much broader retail and corporate services conglomerate.
• TUI Musement: TUI Group's tours, activities, and experiences distribution platform operating as both a B2B2C platform and DMC — overlaps with Perlatours' Experiences, Excursions, and Daytrips verticals, but at much larger global scale and backed by a major tour operator.

Regional players

• Catai Tours: Spanish tour operator specializing in organized package travel and circuits — shares Perlatours' Circuits and Packages offerings and Iberian customer base, though more B2C-oriented than Perlatours' B2B focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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