When last minute travel actually means a discount
Ltur is a German travel agency that has built its reputation on deep discounts. Founded in 1987 in Rastatt, Germany, and now operating in 5 European countries with more than 145 retail locations, the company specializes in flight plus hotel packages, as well as standalone flights and hotel rooms. They focus on discounted pricing for bookings made at the last minute, or even at the ultra-last minute.
To pull this off, Ltur secures inventory from hotel chains and partners that would otherwise remain unsold. These rooms are automatically paired with empty seats on charter or commercial flights, which is how they generate their competitive packages. Because they work with partner travel agencies to move excess inventory, the prices are typically lower than standard rates. By maintaining relationships with nearly 10,000 hotels and 130 airlines, Ltur has established itself as a major European player in the discount last minute travel space.
A proven online model
The Ltur website lists more than one million offers daily across categories including all-inclusive trips, long-haul travel, beach vacations, family getaways, luxury bookings, city breaks, and domestic stays in France.
This approach has attracted more than 6 million travelers since the company began. With over 30 years of experience, they have built a solid foundation of trust with both airline and hotel partners, which translates into reliable options for their customers. Another layer of stability is their ownership structure, as Ltur has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of the TUI Group since December 2016.
It is not the first site you think of for booking a vacation, but it is pretty comprehensive. I used them once for an all-inclusive trip to Spain, and I did not run into any particular problems.