CLAVIS INTERNATIONAL

What CLAVIS INTERNATIONAL does

Clavis International GmbH is a Hamburg-based full-service real estate consulting firm founded in 2009 that specializes in international premium resort and residential properties. Operating as a one-stop-shop for property owners, developers, investors, and buyers, the company provides integrated services spanning the entire resort property lifecycle: consulting, concept development, interior and design, marketing, sales, transaction advisory, restructuring and operator model design, and ongoing asset management. With 7 employees, the firm runs a lean, relationship-driven consultancy and discloses no proprietary technology platform.

The portfolio encompasses approximately 15 resort properties across Germany, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, France, Austria, Denmark, and the Seychelles, including flagship developments such as Ombria Resort (Algarve), Abama Luxury Resort (Tenerife), Bades Huk (Baltic Sea), Meliá Resort (Seychelles), Minthis Resort (Cyprus), Eden Island Resort (Seychelles), Lake Lodges (Schleswig-Holstein), Monte Rei, La Manga Club, Troiaresort, Pine Cliffs, Saint Endréol, and PGA Golf Catalunya Resort. Revenue is generated through three streams: project-based consulting and advisory fees, transaction commissions on property sales, and recurring asset management fees on operating resorts. Pricing is quote-based and tailored per engagement, with multi-year contracts typical.

The company targets two primary customer segments: property developers and institutional investors seeking integrated full-service execution across international resort markets, and high-net-worth individual buyers and lifestyle purchasers seeking premium resort properties with hotel-style services and rental income potential. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining press coverage in major German publications (Frankfurter Allgemeine, Die WELT, Süddeutsche Zeitung, NDR), corporate social media, ITB Berlin trade fair participation, site visits, and exclusive buyer events. Clavis has received four consecutive Bellevue Best Property Agent quality seals (2021-2024) and the Luxury Travel Guide Coastal Resort of the Year 2022-23 award, reinforcing its brand authority in the German-speaking premium resort property segment.

Name

CLAVIS INTERNATIONAL

Legal name

Clavis International GmbH

Website

https://clavisinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Clavis International is a Hamburg-based full-service resort real estate consultancy serving developers, investors, and high-net-worth buyers across 15+ premium properties in Europe and the Indian Ocean. Founded in 2009, the firm provides consulting, marketing, sales, and asset management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Consulting & Advisory Fees: Fees charged for project development consulting, concept creation, and transaction advisory services spanning the entire resort property lifecycle.
2. Marketing & Sales Commission: Commission-based compensation for property marketing, sales, and distribution of resort real estate to buyers and investors.
3. Asset Management Services: Ongoing asset management fees for operating resort properties and managing rental operations for property owners.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Clavis International is a full-service real estate consulting company specializing in international resort and holiday properties. It operates as a one-stop shop for property owners, developers, investors, and buyers, delivering services across consulting, concept creation, marketing, sales (Vertrieb), transaction advisory, and ongoing asset management. The firm markets and sells luxury resort residences in destinations across Germany, Portugal, Spain, Cyprus, Austria, Seychelles, France, and Denmark.

Product overview

CLAVIS INTERNATIONAL is a full-service real estate consulting company specializing in resort and holiday properties worldwide. The company operates as a one-stop-shop offering a comprehensive suite of services including Asset Management, Consulting, Interior & Design, Marketing, Restructuring & Operator Models, Transaction Advisory, and Sales. The portfolio includes diverse resort properties across Europe, the Indian Ocean, and the Caribbean, such as Bades Huk (Germany), Lake Lodges (Germany), Ombria Resort (Portugal), Meliá Resort (Seychelles), Minthis Resort (Cyprus), Abama Luxury Resort (Tenerife), and Eden Island Resort (Seychelles). The company targets property owners, developers, investors, and buyers seeking exclusive resort real estate with integrated hospitality services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Asset Management
• Consulting
• Interior & Design Interior design and furnishing services for resort properties, creating high-quality living environments and aesthetic spaces.
• Vermarktung (Marketing) Marketing services for resort properties, promoting developments to targeted buyer audiences across international markets.
• Restrukturierung & Betreibermodell (Restructuring & Operator Model) Restructuring services and operator model development for resort properties, optimizing operational frameworks and management structures.
• Transaction Advisory Transaction advisory services facilitating property acquisitions, sales, and investment transitions in the international resort real estate market.
• Vertrieb (Sales) Sales services for resort properties, managing property transactions and connecting buyers with suitable international developments.
• Bades Huk Resort Holiday resort on the Baltic Sea near Wismar Bay offering 77 fully furnished beach apartments with resort services, wellness, dining, and leisure activities in a protected dune landscape setting.
• Lake Lodges Resort Holiday resort in Ascheberg at Großer Plöner See with 51 lodges on 46,000 sqm property, offering nature-based recreation in unspoiled surroundings.
• Ombria Resort 5-star eco-luxury resort in Algarve, Portugal featuring Viceroy Hotel, 18-hole golf course, Viceroy Residences, and Oriole Village with 83 properties designed by Promontorio architect firm.
• Meliá Resort Luxury resort on Mahé island, Seychelles, offering exclusive properties combining elegance and comfort in the Indian Ocean.
• Minthis Resort Resort in Cyprus based on holistic luxury concept with calming landscape ambiance, offering opportunities for deceleration and relaxation.
• Abama Luxury Resort Luxury resort on 160 hectares in Guía de Isora, Tenerife featuring The Ritz-Carlton Abama 5-star hotel, Las Terrazas de Abama, golf course, and luxury residences with Atlantic Ocean views.
• Eden Island Resort Exclusive marina resort in Seychelles with 450 luxury units along private waterways, connected to Mahé by bridge, featuring private marina and beaches.
• Algarve Golf Resort Portfolio Two new golf resorts in Portugal's Algarve region featuring renowned golf courses designed by famous architects, marketed to international buyers and investors.
• Resort Real Estate Investment Advisory Investment advisory service presenting current resort property projects for capital investment with option for personal use as second home, offering premium hotel-style services and rental income potential.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Viceroy Hotels & ResortscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerViceroy Hotels & Resorts serves as the operator and hotel manager for the Ombria Resort in the Algarve, Portugal. Clavis International acts as the exclusive sales and marketing partner for Viceroy-branded residences (Viceroy Residences) within the resort. The partnership represents a co-branded luxury eco-resort development.
• My Way Meaningful HotelscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMy Way Meaningful Hotels operates the 5-star Las Terrazas de Abama hotel complex at Abama Resort on Tenerife. Clavis International markets and sells luxury residences within the Abama Resort, which are operated under My Way's hospitality management, including access to resort amenities, spa, and Michelin-starred dining.
• Preferred ResidencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLas Terrazas de Abama is one of the few hotels on the Canary Islands bearing the Preferred Residences brand, which imposes high membership requirements and ensures quality standards for luxury residential hospitality.
• Ombria Resort (Developer)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClavis International serves as the exclusive marketing and sales agent for the Ombria Resort development in the Algarve, handling the pre-sale and ongoing sales of residential units including Oriole Village properties and Viceroy Residences.
• Hamburger AbendblattminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHamburger Abendblatt featured the Lake Lodges project at Plöner See, providing editorial coverage and media exposure for the Clavis International project portfolio.
• Süddeutsche Zeitung (+3 Magazin)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSüddeutsche Zeitung's +3 Magazin featured Clavis International in an article on the future of travel, providing editorial coverage for brand awareness.
• WELT AM SONNTAGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerWELT AM SONNTAG published multiple articles on Clavis International resort projects including Eden Island (Seychelles) and Abama Resort (Tenerife), covering market trends and investment opportunities.
• Frankfurter Allgemeine ZeitungminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFrankfurter Allgemeine featured Clavis International projects including Troia Golf Resort and broader resort investment topics, providing third-party editorial validation.
• Hideaways MagazinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHideaways Magazin published articles on Eden Island and Alpine Traum-Residenzen projects represented by Clavis International, reaching an affluent travel and real estate audience.
• Bellevue ImmobilienmagazincoreGTM or Marketing PartnerBellevue magazine has consistently featured and awarded Clavis International as a Best Property Agent since 2021, providing significant credibility and brand authority in the German-speaking property market.
• Luxury Travel Guide Global AwardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury Travel Guide awarded Clavis International the Coastal Resort of the Year award for 2022-23, recognizing excellence in the luxury resort property sector.
• NDR (Norddeutscher Rundfunk)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNDR produced a Nordreportage feature on Bades Huk resort operations, providing broadcast media coverage that reaches a broad German audience.
• Yachting MagazinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYachting Magazin featured Eden Island Resort and its exclusive marina lifestyle, targeting the maritime luxury audience relevant to the Seychelles resort.
• Business Club HamburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness Club Hamburg magazine published a feature on the Bades Huk resort project and the company's operations, reaching an affluent business audience in the Hamburg region.
• Monte Rei Golf & Spa ResortminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonte Rei Golf & Spa Resort in the Algarve is part of Clavis International's portfolio. The companies co-host golf events (e.g., Kö-Golf-Trophy) to promote the resort and generate buyer leads.
• Eden Island (Developer/Seychelles)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClavis International markets and sells luxury villas and residences at Eden Island Resort in the Seychelles, acting as the exclusive or preferred sales agent for the development featuring private marina and residential yachting lifestyle.
• TOP Magazin FrankfurtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTOP Magazin Frankfurt featured Eden Island Resort and Clavis International's offerings, providing editorial coverage for the luxury real estate segment in the Frankfurt business region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Savills: Large diversified international real estate firm with a residential/resort arm and a global cross-border desk. Competes with Clavis on international resort mandates but operates a much broader commercial and capital markets franchise.
• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: Large US-rooted international real estate franchise network with a luxury segment. Competes for international luxury and resort buyers but as part of a much broader mainstream residential platform.

Direct peers

• Knight Frank: International real estate consultancy with a strong residential and resort property advisory practice serving cross-border HNW buyers. Comparable to Clavis in combining sales advisory with consultancy-led positioning on resort assets.
• Engel & Völkers: Hamburg-headquartered international luxury real estate brokerage with a comparable focus on premium and resort/lifestyle properties across EMEA and beyond. Closely overlaps Clavis on customer profile (high-net-worth cross-border buyers) and service mix (brokerage plus advisory).
• Christie's International Real Estate: Global luxury real estate network specializing in premium and resort residential properties for international buyers. Overlaps Clavis on cross-border luxury buyer acquisition and high-end resort inventory.
• Sotheby's International Realty: Global luxury residential real estate brand marketing premium and resort residences worldwide. Highly comparable to Clavis on luxury positioning, international buyer cross-selling, and resort/lifestyle inventory focus.
• BARNES International: Paris-founded international luxury residential brokerage marketing premium and resort properties to international HNW buyers. Directly comparable to Clavis in boutique international luxury residential focus and resort lifestyle positioning.

Regional players

• Hamptons International: UK-based premium residential agency with a developed international desk serving cross-border HNW buyers. Comparable in client profile but primarily UK-rooted, making it a regional rather than Clavis's EMEA-wide competitor.
• Beauchamp Estates: London-based luxury residential agency serving international HNW buyers in prime central London and select international markets. Comparable client profile and service intensity, but geographically concentrated in the UK rather than pan-EMEA like Clavis.

Emerging players

• Quintessentially Estates: Boutique luxury property arm of the Quintessentially concierge network, focused on international premium and resort residences for ultra-high-net-worth members. Comparable in niche luxury positioning but smaller and less established in resort distribution than Clavis.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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