2012 marks the 20th Anniversary of one of Australia’s leading European wholesale companies, Eastern Eurotours & Mediterranean Holidays.

The company is offering 20% Commission on bookings made before 20 January 2012 across their entire product range* as a thank you to the travel industry for their continued support.

From its early start as a niche ski operator to Europe, Eastern Eurotours has grown to offer a large range of product throughout Europe, whilst continuing to hold strong within its niche markets of Eastern Europe & the Mediterranean.

How have they grown so fast?

The answer is simple coming from the Managing Director himself, Chip Popescu, “We are dedicated to recognizing the needs of the industry and adapting to satisfy those very needs”.

Here is how the company has adapted to the industry needs from its inception.

When the company started in the early 90’s, the opportunity for tourism in Eastern Europe had opened up for the first time. Chip says “Really it was good timing and a solid recognition of the changing market that helped us establish ourselves in Eastern Europe”. We recognized that people had already been to most of Europe and wanted to see something new. This helped launch us into serving what is now our core business with other branches such as Mediterranean Holidays and our original ski operation now called “Ski the World” contributing to this success”.

The company prides itself on its ability to recognize the direct needs of the agents it serves. Things undertaken in 2011 to improve its current relationship with the travel trade:
• More Account Executives throughout Australia
• Highest commission rates to the industry (13‐20%)
• Upgrade of online booking system to improve ease of service
• Reservation team with extensive backgrounds and experience in Europe

Combined with its 20th Year Anniversary Celebration, Eastern Eurotours is launching new products in its 2012 Europe brochure to be released 15 December. This includes new escorted tours of Britain and Ireland, Romania, Spain and Morocco.

Also set to explode in 2012 are Island Hopping tours in Croatia. “Pearls of Southern Dalmatia” island hopping bike and boat tour starts from $1322.00 per person for 8 days and 7 nights. The unique islands featured offer impressive stone reliefs, adventurous pathways, luscious gardens, and dynamic bike routes.

To celebrate the release of its new brochure, Eastern Eurotours will be running some huge competitions.

*20% commission not available on airfare, rail and ferry booking