THE BANGERT CONSULTANCY
Driving business development, growth strategies, and marketing excellence across travel, tourism, and travel tech.
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Trusted by:
Recent Keynote: "Slow Travel, Destination Duping, and the Future of Tourism" — IQ Digital, ConstanÈ›a, July 2025
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About Us
Thomas Bangert, Founder
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With 25 years of experience in travel and travel tech, Thomas has shaped the digital strategies of some of the world’s leading platforms. Formerly EU Director at TripAdvisor, Media Director at lastminute.com, and Global Director at Amadeus / travel audience, he also served as VP Growth at PerfectStay.
Today, he leads The Bangert Consultancy and co-founded Ruuts.travel, Ruuts.pro, and iWander - ventures that blend digital storytelling, responsible tourism, and market-first travel innovation.
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Katina Moldovan, Managing Partner
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Founder & CEO of Ruuts.travel and Ruuts.pro, Katina brings expertise in online media, sustainability, and destination storytelling. She serves as VP International Relations at the Women in Transport & Tourism Association (WTTA) and drives social strategies for global tourism brands.
Services
Unlock your travel brand's potential with The Bangert Consultancy. We deliver tailored solutions that tackle your unique challenges, from business development to market strategy and growth—whether locally or globally. Let us help you navigate complex markets, streamline operations, and achieve lasting success
Business Growth Strategy & Travel Marketing
We work with travel and travel tech brands on:
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Market Expansion & Entry Strategy
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Go-to-Market Plans
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Global B2B & B2C Sales Enablement
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Performance Branding & Content Positioning
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Channel Partner Development
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Investor and Trade Decks
Clients Include: Exoticca, Vidi Guides, edreams ODIGEO, Sojern, PerfectStay, Amadeus, Midnightdeal
Performance Digital Campaigns
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Programmatic Display & Retargeting
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Geo-targeted Video Ads
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Campaign Strategy, Creative & Reporting
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Social Channel Engagement & Conversion
Case Study: DMO Mamaia-Constanta Video & Instagram Campaign.
Destination Marketing Strategy
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Strategic Positioning (3-Year Plans)
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Brand Development & Identity Systems
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Cross-market Campaign Planning
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Feeder Market Segmentation & Targeting
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Influencer Relations & FAM Trip Curation
Case study: Moldova Wine Tourism Growth Plan
Reputation & Review Optimisation
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TripAdvisor & OTA Management
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Review Responses & Score Improvement
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Profile Optimisation & Widget Integration
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Strategy Workshops for DMOs, Wineries & Other Tourism Verticals
Used by Moldova's top wineries under ONVV.
Workshops, Group Session & Insights
Explore strategic thinking, data-driven marketing advice, and deep dives into destination innovation:
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How to Run a DMO Campaign Across Multiple Feeder Markets
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Lessons from TripAdvisor: Optimising for Credibility & Conversion
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Personalised Video Campaigns vs Static Ads: What Drives Travel Bookings?
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Wine Tourism: A Premium Niche with Long-Term ROI
Contact Us for a personalised proposal!
Speaking & Thought Leadership
Thomas Bangert regularly speaks at global travel events and conferences including:
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WTM London
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ITB Berlin
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Travel Innovation Summit​
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Keynote Speaking
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Panel Moderation
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Workshops & Masterclasses