Reviews about the Intourist tour operator have been heard in almost all corners of the world, since this Russian company was the very first to offer travel services in the vast expanses of Soviet Russia. The experts working there, according to many clients who contacted them, can cope with any task assigned to them and help to realize all their dreams of relaxation.
The principle of this company is to provide maximum comfort on vacation. Therefore, the managers of Intourist are always in touch with their clients from the moment of purchase of a ticket to their return from a tourist trip.
History of creation
Back in 1929, NTK Intourist (tour operator) was founded. Reviews about him then were such as about a company that did not have its own material base. At that time, this enterprise was a state joint stock company and was engaged in foreign tourism in the USSR.
Every year, the turnover of Intourist grew, and by 1938 they amounted to about 98 million rubles. In the nineties of the twentieth century, this company was already formed as a separate branch of the country's economy, after which it was reorganized. The company was renamed the Foreign Economic Joint Stock Company, and Sistema received a
controlling stake .
In 2007, as a result of combining the assets of this company and the resources of Riviera and Skyway, the multidisciplinary tour operator Intourist was formed. Reviews of his services forced him to turn to an increasing number of tourists, and this company has established itself as one of the largest and most reliable companies in Russia.
Description
Reviews about the "Intourist" can be heard mostly only positive. Since this tourist operator tirelessly works to maintain the proper service and level of customer service, as well as to improve the quality of the services provided for choosing a vacation. This company has vast experience and knowledge in the field of tourism. Therefore, always surely knows what this or that vacationer needs. Due to this, it is always convenient and efficient to work with the staff of this company.
The tour operator Intourist has very high values. Employee reviews about this company speak of it as a reliable and responsible employer who cares about its employees. This company also pays attention to maintaining a reputation with its shareholders, investors and partners.
The purpose of Intourist is the constant development of a tourist destination in the Russian Federation that meets all international standards. And, of course, the most important mission of this company is to provide quality rest to its customers at affordable prices.
The owners
There are three owners of this enterprise: the Russian financial and industrial group Sistema - 66% of the total stake, Bank of Moscow is a nominal holder and owns 25%, and Open Joint-Stock Company GAO Moscow - 9%.
At the end of 2010, it was decided to merge Intourist and the British travel company Thomas Cook into one joint venture. Currently, the chairman of the board of directors is V. Kolev, and the president of the company is A. Arutyunov.
Area of activity
Any suggestions for excursion, children, family, skiing, beach and other types of recreation can be received by anyone who has contacted the Intourist company (tour operator). Reviews of people say that everyone is satisfied with the trips and tours that the employees of this organization selected for them.
The main areas in which this company operates are countries such as: Tunisia, Montenegro, Thailand and its beautiful white beaches, Bulgaria with its golden sands, Turkey with an interesting and beautiful culture, Italy, Austria, Croatia, India and other popular resorts .
Particular attention of the company is directed to the constant growth of domestic Russian tourism, which, according to many enterprises of this profile, has huge potential. Traveling through the vastness of Russia is gaining more and more popularity every year, both among compatriots and among foreigners.
Divisions
This group of companies is a vertically integrated structure of commercial organizations in the tourism business sector. Consisting of the management company VAO Intourist and four different projects. Such as: touring, hotel business, tourism product retail sales and transportation services. All directions have their own names. Those who wish to go on vacation will need to contact the “Travel Store” and, in order to book a room, “Hotel Groups”.
Intourist tour operator has more than eighty representative offices throughout Russia. Reviews about him also spread throughout the world, as this company cooperates with seven thousand partners in 170 countries.
This tourism organization has subsidiaries in America, Poland, Great Britain, Canada and Sweden.
Customer reviews
Many Russian citizens like to spend their holidays abroad and therefore have repeatedly turned to the oldest Intourist company (tour operator). Reviews of them can be heard varied, but mostly positive. People like that the employees of this organization can pick up a ticket for every taste and budget.
An important role in choosing this company is played by the fact that its staff always stays in touch and can solve various problems caused by any inconvenience. All this can be guaranteed by the Intourist tour operator. Feedback from tourists suggests that there are no complaints about the organization of a trip to this company. Flight, transfer, check-in at the hotel - everything is clearly according to plan, as well as friendly guides improve the pleasant impression of the services of this organization. Everyone who likes to travel the world constantly turn to this company because they know for sure that it will not let its tourists down.
The opinion of the staff
The tour operator Intourist provides work to a large number of people. Reviews of employees about him as an employer can also be heard various. Those who are just starting to master this area of business, like the fact that a team of real professionals with many years of experience works there, and the newcomer has something to learn from them.
Employees really appreciate this company, as there are never any delays in salaries, and the corporate culture is maintained at the highest level. But for such excellent conditions, of course, you need to work a lot, since recently, due to the general crisis, the staff in all large companies has been slightly reduced, which the Intourist tour operator was forced to do. The reviews of its employees, therefore, were slightly diluted with criticism of this company. But in general, the people working there are very happy with their place, since in such a large organization there is a possibility of career growth.
Contacts
It is very convenient that the offices of this company are located in Russia in almost all major cities, and there are also representative offices abroad. In the capital, residents can contact the following address: Moscow city, fifth Donskoy proezd, house 15, building 5, staircase 3 (near the metro station "Leninsky Prospekt"). Also, for all questions of interest, customers can call the phone numbers: 8 (495) 775-00-00 or 8 (800) 333-44-33.
Another major representative office of this tour operator is in St. Petersburg at the address: Zagorodny Avenue, Building 8 (near the metro station Vladimirskaya), phone number: +7 (812) 322-50-50.
The Intourist company has already become a real part of the history of the tourism business in Russia, therefore it inspires confidence and a sense of reliability among travelers and vacationers, and many of its employees consider this company an excellent and honest employer who cares about its staff.