Piotr Furmański will lead Szallas Group to reach CEE market leading position
Budapest, 2nd September, 2024 – Szallas Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Piotr Furmański as its new Chief Executive Officer. With over two decades of international experience, Piotr is committed to guide Szallas Group in its journey to become a leading Online Travel Agency (OTA) in the Central and Eastern European (CEE) region in domestic traveling.
This leadership transition marks an exciting new chapter for Szallas Group, building upon the strong foundation established by József Szigetvári and under the capable interim leadership of Ferenc Rigó. Ferenc, the successful entrepreneur behind Travelminit.ro (previous Szallas shareholder and board member), has skillfully steered the company through a period of dynamic growth, notably including the recent acquisition in Romania.
Piotr’s extensive international experience spans across Europe, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East and Africa. His passion for growth and innovation, coupled with his leadership experience at companies like Google and Delivery Hero, positions him well to lead the company into its next phase of success.
„I am honored to join Szallas Group.” – said Piotr. “The company has tremendous growth opportunities, leveraging the strength of our local travel brands across the CEE region. I’m excited to work with the talented team to strengthen and expand our position, delivering exceptional experiences to our customers and partners.”
Ferenc Rigó expressed his confidence in Piotr’s leadership: „Piotr’s proactive approach and dedication to understanding our company culture and values have been impressive. I am confident that his fresh perspectives and innovative insights will open an exciting new chapter in Szallas Group’s success story. His vision and energy will undoubtedly help the group achieve new heights and fulfill our ambitious growth goals.”
The company’s parent organization, Wirtualna Polska Holding, fully supports this leadership transition and shares the enthusiasm for the future of Szallas Group.
From left: Piotr Furmański, Ferenc Rigó
Piotr Furmański
About Szallas Group
Szallas Group manages 16 products across 5 countries, with operations spanning 6 offices. As a leading player in the online accommodation booking industry in Central and Eastern Europe, the group represents several renowned brands. Their platforms—Szallas.hu in Hungary, Nocowanie.pl in Poland, Travelminit.ro in Romania, Hotel.cz in the Czech Republic, and various services in Croatia—offer access to over 80,000 bookable properties. Beyond traditional accommodation booking services, the group also provides a wide range of additional services, including discount vouchers, travel agency support, and wellness packages.
Since 2022 Szallas Group has been part of Wirtualna Polska, a Poland-based digital investor.