The tour operator Bentour Travel has opened the majority of its hotel program for summer 2026 for booking. For the Turkey More than 500 hotels will be added to the program. Other popular destinations such as Spain, Greece, Cyprus and Egypt are already bookable, meaning that over 75 percent of the entire hotel portfolio is currently available through the standard reservation systems (CRS). A large portion of the flight quota for the 2026 summer season has also already been released, allowing for early travel planning.
Deniz Ugur, CEO of Bentour Reisen, explained the early release with the desire to offer customers and travel agencies planning security, especially in light of the increasing demand for classic sunny destinations. He emphasized that early bookers benefit not only from a wide selection of hotels but also from the tour operator's proven services. Making the offer available early is a common strategy in the travel industry to secure a competitive advantage and respond to customers' desire for predictability.
The services offered include Bentour Reisen Quick Transfer, which is now also included for summer 31 when booking by 2025 October 2026. This service guarantees a maximum of one stopover between the airport and the hotel in the destination areas for package tours with transfers Antalya and Hurghada, both on the outbound and return journeys. This is intended to provide travelers with a faster and more convenient transfer.
The optional tariffs offer additional flexibility FlexCarefree and FlexCarefree LightTrips can be canceled once, without giving a reason, for €29 per adult paying full fare up to 14 days before departure. A one-time rebooking option is available for €19. Travel agencies can find all bookable offers, as well as additional services such as Quick Transfer and Flex Fare, in the relevant booking systems. These flexible options are a response to increased customer demand for more customization options in travel planning.