Deventer, 6 November 2025 – Travel company Tioga Tours, a specialist in tailor-made trips to America and Canada, is entering into a strategic partnership with 819 Capital Partners. Founder and owner Paul Backer will remain involved as a minority shareholder and continue to lead the company.
Over the past years, Tioga Tours has grown into the market leader in hotel and motorhome travel to the United States and Canada. The company aims to continue its growth by expanding its offerings to new destinations. The new partnership with 819 Capital Partners supports this strategy, while maintaining Tioga’s personal approach and bespoke service.
“Tioga is in a strong financial position and we’ve achieved impressive growth in recent years,” says Paul Backer, founder of Tioga Tours. “By partnering with 819 Capital Partners, we gain additional expertise and resources in marketing, digitalisation, and artificial intelligence. This will help us develop new destinations and serve our customers even better.”
The collaboration focuses on innovation, technology, and brand development, while Tioga Tours continues to maintain its own course and identity. By making smart use of data and digital tools, the company can provide travellers with even more personalised advice and inspiration.
With this step, Tioga Tours strengthens its position as a leading specialist in individual and motorhome travel, with a clear ambition to grow further, both within and beyond North America.
About Tioga Tours
Founded in 2000, Tioga Tours is the market leader in tailor-made hotel and motorhome trips to the United States and Canada. The company helps travellers create unique, personalised routes through North America and is now expanding its expertise to new destinations. Tioga Tours combines deep destination knowledge with high-quality service, personal attention, and modern technology.
About 819 Capital Partners
819 Capital Partners is a Dutch investment firm managing multiple funds. Through its 819 Private Equity Fund, the firm invests in established companies with growth potential, focusing on sectors such as technology, healthcare, and leisure. With a hands-on approach and an emphasis on sustainable value creation, 819 Capital Partners supports companies in their next phase of growth.