Under this guiding principle, we have made it our mission to turn a trip into a holiday with unforgettable memories. Diversity is very important to us. Because as different as people are, so different are their holiday dreams and travel wishes. With our carefully selected locations and resorts, we can fulfil all these wishes - whether for families, couples or solo travellers. With a large number of international hotels on short, medium and long haul routes, there is something for every holiday requirement.
The head office of DERTOUR Hotels & Resorts GmbH is located in Cologne, headed by Dr Ingo Burmester, CEO of the entire Hotel Division. This is where our numerous employees work in the various areas of Operations & Entertainment under Christian Grage (CEO), Finance under Sebastian Spratte (CFO Hotel Division) and Sales & Commercial Frank Seedorff. In addition, other employees work on site in the destinations and provide the link between the Cologne head office and the hotels.
Dr Ingo Burmester is an experienced tourism expert in the tour operator and hotel business. After completing his studies in natural sciences and technology, including a doctorate, he started out in consulting, moved to the TUI Group in 2000 and later managed the Robinson Clubs and then the hotel business at Thomas Cook. From 2019, he was responsible for the tour operator and sales business of the DERTOUR Group in Germany, Austria and Switzerland as CEO Central Europe. He has been CEO of the Hotel Division since November 2025 and is responsible for its strategic development.
Managing Director Operations & Entertainment
Hospitality veteran with global operational and corporate management experience in Europe, Africa, the Middle East and Asia with Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, Corinthia Hotels and Hilton Worldwide.His strengths lie in the management and development of hotel and leisure Resort operations with several units, in sales optimisation and in the implementation of business and marketing strategies. Extensive experience in all international business segments and markets. Provides owners and operators alike with optimal return on investment and profitability, with a focus on improving asset value and enhancing image. Business experience with management, leasing, franchising, private ownership and joint ventures.
Director Commercial, Sales and Marketing
As an experienced digital expert, Seedorff can look back on more than two decades of experience in the digital transformation of the tourism industry. He has worked for Lufthansa Airlines, Thomas Cook and DERTOUR, among others, focussing on the development of e-commerce platforms and CRM solutions. In his last role as CDO at B&B Hotels, he was responsible for e-commerce, revenue management, CRM and marketing in several European markets. Since 2025, he has been responsible for revenue, e-commerce, marketing and sales as Chief Commercial Officer.
Chief Finance Officer
On 1 April 2025, Sebastian Spratte was appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the DERTOUR Group Hotel Division and joined the management of Aldiana GmbH, where he succeeds Max-Peter Droll. Sebastian Spratte brings over 20 years of experience within the DERTOUR Group and most recently held the position of Senior Vice President Group Finance.
