Lufthansa City Center reach new heights: 600 travel agencies across 110 countries – empowered global network
Frankfurt, 3 March 2025:
- Lufthansa City Center International expands to 320 agencies in 109 countries outside Germany
- In 2024, Lufthansa City Center International added 35 new LCC agencies and 5 new countries
- Seychelles, Libya, Bolivia, Uganda, Taiwan complete the world map of LCC locations
Lufthansa City Center International (LCCI) has strengthened its global presence with a strategic quality expansion in 2024, welcoming 35 new LCC agencies and extending its footprint to five additional countries. This milestone reflects LCCI’s commitment to enhancing its global network while maintaining excellence in service and expertise.
Among the new additions, five agencies have been granted the specialized Business Travel license, reinforcing LCC’s position as a trusted partner for corporate travel solutions. Additionally, 19 agencies have joined as licensed DMC Partners, further expanding LCC’s renowned Destination Management Company (DMC) network. As a result, the LCC DMC network (www.lcc-dmc.com) now boasts 131 agencies, while the international Business Travel network has grown to 55 members. The expansion into Seychelles, Libya, Bolivia, Uganda, and Taiwan marks a significant achievement, solidifying LCC’s global reach and strengthening its position as a leading force in the international travel industry.
With the clear focus on strategic growth, LCC also announces a significant increase in global turnover (from 5.98 billion in 2023 to 7.6 billion Euro in 2024). This growth reflects the company’s commitment to providing independent travel agencies with a strong, future-ready business model, top-notch tools and a powerful global supplier portfolio, backed by a globally recognized brand and an extensive support system – benefits also large franchisees in the US and APAC convinced in joining the network
“Our remarkable growth in franchisee numbers and global turnover is a testament to the strength of our network, the dedication of our partners, and the resilience of the travel industry," said Heiko Brix, Managing Director of Lufthansa City Center International (LCCI). "By continuously enhancing our value proposition, investing in digital transformation, and fostering collaboration, we empower our franchisees to thrive in an evolving market. Our unique strength lies in preserving the entrepreneurial independence of our franchisees while seamlessly integrating their local expertise and reputation into a global network,” continues Heiko Brix. “Reaching 600 agencies is a remarkable milestone in our 33 years history. This figure underscores our commitment to growth and innovation whilst providing our franchisees with the tools, brand, suppliers and global platform needed to thrive in an unfolding tech-driven market,” states Siiri Palisaar, Senior Director Sales Steering.
Looking ahead, LCC remains dedicated to sustainable and strategic growth, ensuring that its network continues to set new benchmarks in service excellence and business performance. Prospective franchisees interested in being part of this historic expansion can find more information on our concept at our official website or by contacting the franchise team at lcc@lcc.de.
About Lufthansa City Center:
Lufthansa City Center (LCC) is the world's largest independent franchise company in the travel agency market with 600 offices in 110 countries and a total turnover of 7.6 billion Euros (business year 2024). LCC is active in the leisure (tourism) and corporate (business travel) sectors. The chain of owner-managed medium-sized travel agencies includes 280 offices with around 1,800 employees in Germany. Outside of its home market Germany (which is operated by the German franchisor Lufthansa City Center Reisebüropartner GmbH), the travel agency network employs around 5.700 people in 320 offices. Responsible for all world-wide agencies is Lufthansa City Center International GmbH, the international franchisor located in Frankfurt/Germany. Lufthansa City Center offer a global programme with local relevance to nurture the cultural differences and dynamics required in each market. A global presence with local capabilities ensures the best opportunity for delivering exceptional customer service. Further information is available at lufthansa-city-center.com/en.
