Focus Travel joins DERPART on 1 October

Focus Travel e.K. with locations in Munich and Traunstein will become part of the DERPART network on 1 October 2025. In future, sales will be handled by the business travel brand DER BUSINESS Travel (DER BT). Managing Partner Daniel Schubert and Director of Operations Christian Krause, both of whom have been successfully active in the business travel market for more than two decades, see the partnership with DERPART and DER BT as the ideal strategic development for their company.

Both entrepreneurs can look back on many years of experience in the Uniglobe network. They merged their respective activities in January 2023: Today, the team has around 25 employees at two locations - with a clear focus on medium-sized companies in the manufacturing sector.

The impetus for the reorganisation came from a personal conversation with an existing DER BUSINESS Travel franchise partner. His open and honest assessment of the cooperation and the positive presentation of the network sparked Daniel Schubert and Christian Krause's interest in looking more closely at the possibilities of a system change. This led to the first discussions with DER BUSINESS Travel - and it quickly became clear that there was a strong basis for a partnership, both in terms of content and on a personal level.

In recent years, the requirements in the business travel segment have changed significantly. In addition to purchasing advantages and access to reliable

Technological support is playing an increasingly important role for service partners. Customers expect comprehensive solutions - from mobile applications and risk management to meaningful reporting. In the search for a partner that is a leader in terms of both conditions and digital tools, DER BUSINESS Travel impressed across the board.

"In the end, business is always done with people. And the personal dialogue with the DERPART team, especially Katja Vortmann from DER BUSINESS Travel, was convincing from the very first conversation - the chemistry was just right," explains Daniel Schubert. "What particularly impressed us was the combination of professional structure, technological strength and a very collaborative dialogue. Added to this is the DERTOUR Group's legendary presence in Germany - that strengthened our decision." Access to a strong franchise network also played a decisive role for Schubert and Krause. The regular dialogue with other partners is not only personally enriching, but also a valuable source of inspiration for the entire team.

Andreas Weber, DERPART Managing Director, is delighted with the new addition: "Focus Travel not only brings a lot of experience, but also a forward-looking attitude. Daniel Schubert and Christian Krause recognised early on how important technology, personal advice and reliable networks are for the business travel market of the future. We are delighted to be setting new trends together with the team."

Andreas Heimann, Chairman of the DERPART Supervisory Board, adds: "With Focus Travel, we are gaining a partner that is an excellent fit for our DERPART family. The decision of Daniel Schubert and Christian Krause shows that our franchise system is not only economically convincing, but is also perceived as a future-orientated network. We warmly welcome the entire team."