Karpaten Travel Agency, one of the largest tour operators in Romania, is taking a significant step towards internationalization by opening offices in the Republic of Moldova and Switzerland. The new expansion includes physical agencies, an online platform, and a B2B distribution network, a model already established in Romania.
“We are expanding into the Republic of Moldova and Switzerland following the same model as in Romania, and the offices are already open. We plan to begin operations in the second half of the year,” said Alexandru Marginean, a shareholder of the group and son of founder Gheorghe Marginean.
The decision to enter the Swiss market was influenced by the country’s political and economic stability and less competition in the outgoing market compared to other Western European countries such as Germany or France. In the Republic of Moldova, the agency aims to capitalize on the opportunities of the emerging local market, notes profit.ro.
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Karpaten Outgoing, a division specializing in selling tourist packages to international destinations, reported sales of 890 million lei and a net profit of 16 million lei in 2024.
Additionally, Karpaten Tourism focused on incoming tourism, generating total sales of 42 million RON and a net profit of 2.5 million RON.
The Karpaten Group also includes other divisions, such as Karpaten Hotels, which operates two hotels and plans to open a third one in the next two years. Another one is Karpaten Logistics & Tours, which focuses on logistics services.
Founded in 1996, Karpaten operates through a network of 17 physical agencies in Romania and an online platform, solidifying its position as a leader in the tourism market. With its expansion into Moldova and Switzerland, the company aims to become a gigantic player in the international market.