Established in February 2010, H.T.M.S. Germany mainly covers the German market also providing sales &marketing services in Austria and Switzerland.
The office provides international travel and hospitality industry with efficient and strategic sales & marketing services. The H.T.M.S. Germany operation is based in southern Germany, close to Stuttgart airport and exhibition center
Market Brief
A large population (82 million) and a high importance of travelling characterize the German outbound tourism market as one of the most significant in the world. In 2009 42.8 million Germans travelled at least once a year for two – three weeks. Preferred destinations were Spain and Italy. 26.7 million made a short trip.
German business travel market: 5 million people did a business trip in 2009 (source: infas research institute). The economic crisis that had an influence the overall spending did not reduce the number of trips and travelers.
Considering Austria with a population of 8,37 million and Switzerland with a population of 7,7 million (63% German speaking), H.T.M.S. Germany covers a market of almost 100 million people with the world highest propensity to travel abroad.
Thomas Godau
After a decade in air cargo forwarding business in 1996 Thomas Godau established, together with two partners, ProAir-Charter-Transport GmbH. The company is today one of the leading charter broker companies in Europe, offering a wide range of aviation services. In 2008 ProAir started a successful cooperation with H.T.M.S. Italy providing aviation services on the Italian market, which finally was leading to the foundation of the joint-venture H.T.M.S. Germany.
Christina Nonninger
With a wide range of sales and marketing experience during the last 15 years, achieved with companies like SAT.1 Television, Jahreszeiten Verlag and webmiles AG, Christina did a lot of pioneering. Always being in touch to the tourism she is a responsible contact person for any questions in sales.
Susanne Ciravegna
With a degree in marketing-communication and ten years of experience in advertising, media, sales promotion and public relations for international companies like Procter & Gamble and Wella, Susanne Ciravegna has achieved an experienced, deep understanding for clients needs and efficient marketing communication strategies.
H.T.M.S. Germany – Management and staff:
| Mr. Thomas Godau General Manager email: germany@htmsinternational.com |
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| Mrs Christina Nonninger Sales Manager email: cnonninger@htmsinternational.com |
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| Mrs Susanne Ciravegna Manager Marketing & Sales email: sciravegna@htmsinternational.com |
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