Contiki Tours
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Contiki is a global tour company that caters to 18 to 35-year-olds, offering over 350 different tours in over 75 countries in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America, South America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.[1] It is a subsidiary of The Travel Corporation. Its tours historically had a reputation for partying;[2][3] however, it also operates wellness trips culturally immersive experiences that focus less on alcohol, which are more popular with Generation Z.[4]
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Company type | Subsidiary |
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Industry | Travel, tourism |
Founded | 1962; 62 years ago (1962) in New Zealand |
Founder | John Anderson |
Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland |
Area served | Worldwide |
Parent | The Travel Corporation |
Website | contiki |
The company owns lodging facilities in Europe, including the Chateau De Cruix,[5] a 16th century castle in the Beaujolais wine region, and the Gasthof Schoneck[6] in the Austrian Tyrol.
The name "Contiki" comes from the portmanteau 'Con' from the word 'Continent' and 'Tiki'; from the Māori referring to the first man, often symbolised as a pendant known as hei-tiki. It can also be attributed to the New Zealand slang 'Tiki-tour' describing taking a longer route to a destination in order to explore.[7]