About STR Destination Handling
Since 1980, STR Destination Handling has connected tour operators across Europe with a vetted network of 80+ incoming agencies and DMCs worldwide, with particular strength in the DACH market. Based in Heusenstamm, Germany, the company serves as a strategic bridge between travel companies and ground handlers across multiple continents.
STR manages the full spectrum of inbound travel services: custom itinerary planning tailored to client specifications, group tours with guaranteed departure dates across 80+ destinations, private FIT programs coordinated through local partners, and incentive travel for corporate groups. The company designs multi-day itineraries on short notice, offers ready-made program proposals, and handles ground transportation and accommodation coordination via its DMC network. MICE programs receive dedicated coordination and support. All incoming agency representation operates on a free-of-charge model for tour operators, removing cost barriers to accessing vetted ground handlers.
The hand-picked and vetted partner approach ensures consistent service quality while maintaining flexibility to adapt programs according to individual client requirements. This combination of established relationships, network scale, and operational simplicity has anchored the company's position in European destination management for over four decades.