Civitatis

Last week, Spanish regions such as the Valencian Community or Castilla-La Mancha were shaken by a devastating natural disaster: the DANA Storm of October 29th, which has caused over 200 fatalities, thousands of injuries, and countless material losses. At Civitatis, we wanted to help the affected, including our suppliers, travel agents, partners, and travelers, by leveraging the visibility of our website, app, and social media, reaching millions worldwide. But we didn't stop there. We have launched a solidarity initiative called "Donation for DANA Storm Victims: Civitatis Doubles Your Contribution," through which we will raise funds to aid in the recovery of the Spanish provinces affected by the catastrophe, channeling these funds through the Cruz Roja Española. Beyond our users' contributions, #Civitatis will double all donations received to make a greater impact on the recovery of these municipalities, to which we also send all our strength and support. Our thoughts are with all those affected by the DANA storm and all those working tirelessly to overcome this natural disaster.

Some weeks have passed since TTG Travel Experience - ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP, Italy's most important tourism trade fair. However, we remain impressed by the interest generated by #Civitatis among industry professionals 😯 Alberto Gutiérrez, our CEO and Founder, spoke to TTG Italia to delve deeper into our #B2B growth plans for the country and the goals we have set for Italy in 2025. Spoiler: we're going all in! 🚀

At #Civitatis, we are strong advocates for the positive impact of tourism. Not only in the economic realm, where 1 in 10 dollars generated by the global economy in 2024 is attributed to the tourism sector, according to the Economic Impact Research conducted by the World Travel & Tourism Council. But also, and very importantly, in fundamental areas such as culture, society, and even peace 🤝 Through our more than 90,000 curated activities worldwide, we connect millions of travelers with traditions and ideas different from those of their home countries. Our tours help to appreciate the richness of diversity. And, of course, our activity, which relies on more than 7,500 local providers worldwide, allows us to impact the development of local communities and anchor populations in territories where tourism is the backbone of the economy 🫶 As Óscar Fernández, our Head of Communications, explained to L'Agenzia di Viaggi Magazine, both factors are differentiators in reducing global conflicts. Other leading tourism companies are joining this hopeful message, and our company is delighted to contribute its perspective 👐

LA NACION, one of #Argentina's most historic and influential newspapers, has interviewed our CEO and Founder to understand how a platform focused on Spanish-speaking tourists has managed to establish itself as a global leader in the tours and activities category 🏆 During the interview, Alberto Gutiérrez not only looks back at the origins of #Civitatis but also discusses the future of our company and analyzes Argentina's tourism situation, both in terms of outbound and inbound travel 🌎

This week, the fifth edition of TIS - Tourism Innovation Summit was held in Seville. Our Head of Communications was invited by the organization to share our perspective on two topics of great relevance to our #Sustainability strategy: the social impact of tourism and how to apply the circular economy in our processes 👐 During #TIS2024, Óscar Fernández had the opportunity to participate in panel discussions with other professionals from leading industry players, as well as to present to the audience practical examples of how #Civitatis approaches all corporate decisions with responsible tourism as our guiding principle 🧭

Our presence at FIT Feria Internacional de Turismo de América Latina - Feria de Turismo continues to generate buzz. This week, Bloomberg Línea, one of Latin America's most influential economic newspapers, published an interview with our CEO and Founder 🎤 During the conversation, Alberto Gutiérrez provided interesting insights into #Civitatis' short, medium, and long-term plans for #Argentina. With a single goal in mind: to strengthen our leadership in the tours and activities category, capture the #LATAM market, and become the go-to reference for Argentinians when it comes to filling their trips with the best, carefully selected activities 😉

A careful and curated selection of our suppliers and activities is the key to our organic, sustained, and exponential growth. David Doello is part of the Supply team, responsible for contracting the best Spanish-speaking tours. In this case, in the United States 🌎 However, his passion for travel extends beyond US borders. Take a look at our new #CivitatisInsider and discover more about the #Civitatis team 👀

Our commitment to the Latin American market is firm, resolute, and solid, both in the short, medium, and long term. It is a region experiencing rapid expansion, with the highest e-commerce rate and the fastest-growing digitalization worldwide. Brazil is a perfect example of this, which is why our strategy has this country in its sights. Therefore, we are delighted to announce Alexandre Oliveira as our new Country Manager 🤝 The exponential growth we expect in #Brazil is an extra motivation for Alexandre, who will contribute to our success in the country by leading and coordinating the efforts of our local team. Bemvindo, Alexandre! 😉

Our stop at the TTG Travel Experience - ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP has us super excited about the future of our business in #Italy! For three days straight, our stand was buzzing with travel industry professionals keen to work with us 🤝 The fair in #Rimini reaffirmed what we already knew at #Civitatis: the most important aspect of any trip is the activities you undertake at your destination. And in this regard, with our curated catalog of over 90,000 tours worldwide, we are unbeatable! ✈️

This week, #Civitatis was a proud sponsor of the event launched by the Ayuntamiento de Madrid in the heart of the city to showcase its cultural offerings in theater and musicals, a product that can be booked on our platform in this and many other destinations worldwide within the Shows & Spectacles category 🎭 Filling our customers' trips with a carefully curated selection of activities is our engine for organic growth. We are very proud to be able to collaborate with institutional entities to continue promoting culture and reinforcing what is most important about every trip: the activities you enjoy 😉