3 min read · Published: November 9, 2026
ITS Reisen is a German package tour operator based in Cologne. The brand belongs to the DERTOUR Group, which is part of the REWE Group. ITS has existed since 1970 and offers holidays around the Mediterranean, in North Africa and to long-haul destinations.
Key takeaways
- A brand of DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH, Cologne, Germany
- Founded on 23 November 1970 as the tour operator of the Kaufhof department store group
- Part of the REWE Group, owned by REWE since 1995
- Range: hotel only, flight and hotel, round trips, all inclusive, wellness
- Destinations include Mallorca, Greece, Turkey, Egypt, the Maldives and Dubai
- Flex options and early-booking offers
| Fact sheet: ITS | |
|---|---|
| Operator | DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH |
| Headquarters | Cologne, Germany |
| Founded | 1970 as the tour operator of Kaufhof |
| Group | DERTOUR Group, REWE Group |
| Focus | Package holidays, all inclusive, last minute |
| Insolvency protection | Security certificate, provider shown in your confirmation |
Table of contents
Who is behind ITS?
ITS stands for International Touristik Service. The operator was founded on 23 November 1970 in Cologne as the tour operator of the Kaufhof group. REWE took over the company in 1995. Today DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH, based in Cologne (Cologne local court, HRB 53152), runs the brand. It is part of the DERTOUR Group, which in 2025 acquired the Hotelplan Group, including the vtours brand. Since 2023 DER Touristik has concentrated its consumer business on the brands Dertour, ITS and Meiers Weltreisen. Jahn Reisen was folded into Dertour at that time.
What is ITS known for?
ITS advertises more than 50 years of experience as a package holiday specialist. Its programme includes Mallorca, Greece, Italy and Turkey, as well as Tunisia and Egypt. Long-haul options include the Maldives, the Seychelles, Thailand, Mauritius and the United Arab Emirates. You can book a hotel only, combine flight and hotel, or choose a round trip. There are all-inclusive offers, adults-only hotels, wellness holidays, and last-minute and early-booking offers with flex options. The website names group hotel brands such as Sentido, Aldiana, Calimera, ananea and Playitas Resort. Child discounts are mentioned, but a fixed child price is not documented.
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Show ITS offersWhat does this mean for your booking?
Travelissimo offers these deals through its booking partner travianet, and the tour operator is your contract partner. For ITS that is DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH in Cologne. Insolvency protection follows German law. Since 1 November 2021, operators with more than 10 million euros in annual turnover must be members of the Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds (German travel protection fund). After booking you receive your travel documents and contacts from the operator.
Our experience with ITS
Our experience: We regard ITS as a dependable classic for Mediterranean holidays and well-known long-haul destinations. We find it particularly practical that a hotel stay, flight and hotel, or a round trip are all possible from one provider. The flex options help travellers who want some room for manoeuvre in their planning. Please read the conditions carefully before booking, and we are happy to help with that.
FAQ
Who is my contract partner with ITS?
ITS is a brand of DERTOUR Deutschland GmbH in Cologne. That company is your contract partner. Travelissimo offers these deals through its booking partner travianet.
Does ITS belong to the REWE Group?
Yes. The website presents ITS as a company of the REWE Group. The brand is part of the DERTOUR Group.
How is my trip protected against insolvency?
German operators with more than 10 million euros in annual turnover have been protected through the Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds since 1 November 2021. You receive the proof with your travel documents.
Which destinations does ITS offer?
They include Mallorca, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Tunisia, Egypt, the Maldives, the Seychelles, Thailand, Mauritius and Dubai.
Can I book ITS through Travelissimo?
Yes. You can find suitable offers in the booking search on travelisimo.net. The operator runs the trip.
Use the Travelissimo booking search to check ITS offers for your destination. You can compare prices and services there.
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Prices, times and rules in this article come from these sources. Last checked: November 9, 2026.
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