3 min read · Published: November 9, 2026
LMX Touristik is a tour operator based in Leipzig, Germany. It specialises in low-cost package holidays and last-minute offers, which are sold mainly through travel agencies. Since July 2026 the Munich investor Auctus has held the majority.
Key takeaways
- Based in Leipzig, Germany; the imprint names LMX Reiseservice GmbH
- In July 2026 Auctus Capital Partners became majority investor, and founder Markus Hartwig stays involved
- The new Mondiani Group is meant to bundle acquisitions in the travel sector
- Record result in the 2024/25 financial year, according to the trade press
- Brands: LMX, SunTrips (combinable long-haul trips) and LMX Smart
- Member of the Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds, according to the trade press
| Fact sheet: LMX Touristik | |
|---|---|
| Operator | LMX Reiseservice GmbH |
| Headquarters | Leipzig, Germany |
| Owner | Majority held by Auctus Capital Partners since 2026 |
| Focus | Last minute and affordable package holidays |
| Insolvency protection | German Travel Guarantee Fund (DRSF) |
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Who is behind LMX Touristik?
According to the imprint, LMX Reiseservice GmbH in Leipzig operates the website lmx.de (Leipzig local court, HRB 21848). In July 2026 trade media reported that Auctus Capital Partners of Munich had taken over the majority of LMX. The purchase price was not disclosed. At the same time the Mondiani Group was created as a platform for further acquisitions in the travel sector. Founder Markus Hartwig remains significantly invested, the management team stays, and LMX is meant to keep its independence according to the group. We could not document the founding year. According to the law firm involved, the company has 68 employees.
What is LMX Touristik known for?
LMX focuses on low-cost holidays and last-minute offers sold through travel agencies. The programme includes package holidays and family holidays, as well as hotel stays without flights. Destinations include Egypt, Turkey, Spain, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Bulgaria, Croatia, Tunisia, Morocco and the United Arab Emirates. Long-haul options include the Dominican Republic, the Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, the Seychelles and Zanzibar. The SunTrips brand offers long-haul trips that can be combined individually, for example island hopping in Thailand or a stopover in Dubai.
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Show LMX Touristik 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 LMX that is the LMX company in Leipzig named in your documents. Insolvency protection follows German law. According to the trade press, LMX is a member of the Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds (German travel protection fund), which German operators with annual turnover of 10 million euros or more have had to join since 1 November 2021. After booking you receive your travel documents and contacts from the operator.
Our experience with LMX Touristik
Our experience: LMX is interesting for us if you want to travel at short notice or are looking for a good price. The choice of destinations around the Mediterranean, in North Africa and further afield is wide, and SunTrips adds combinable long-haul trips. Because the focus is on price, it is worth checking services and baggage before you book. We are happy to help.
FAQ
Who is my contract partner with LMX?
The travel contract is made with the tour operator. According to the imprint of lmx.de, this is LMX Reiseservice GmbH in Leipzig. Travelissimo offers these deals through its booking partner travianet.
Who owns LMX?
In July 2026 the Munich investor Auctus Capital Partners took over the majority. Founder Markus Hartwig remains invested. LMX is meant to be the core of the new Mondiani Group.
How is my trip protected against insolvency?
German operators with annual turnover of 10 million euros or more have been protected through the Deutscher Reisesicherungsfonds since 1 November 2021. According to the trade press, LMX is a member.
Which destinations does LMX offer?
They include Egypt, Turkey, Spain, Greece, Italy, Cyprus, Malta and Bulgaria, plus long-haul destinations such as the Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
Can I book LMX through Travelissimo?
Yes, you can find suitable offers in the booking search on travelisimo.net. The operator runs the trip.
Check the Travelissimo booking search to see which LMX offers are available for your destination and dates. There you can compare prices and services from different operators.
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Prices, times and rules in this article come from these sources. Last checked: November 9, 2026.
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