Simon Spies (born 1 September 1921 in Elsinore) was known as a flamboyant and colorful personality who revolutionized the travel industry and made charter travel accessible to ordinary people. He was a businessman and entrepreneur who founded his own travel agency, "Spies Rejser", in 1956.
Spies was a visionary and innovative thinker who saw possibilities and potential where others did not. He was known for his ability to create awareness for himself and his travel agency by using marketing techniques and gimmicks that were controversial and provocative at the time.
Spies was also known for his exotic and colorful lifestyle image, which included large parties, luxurious cars and expensive jewelry. He was open about topics such as homosexuality and polyamory, which were controversial topics at the time.
Although Simon Spies was a controversial figure, he was also a charitable person who supported a number of charities and projects. He was also a strong advocate for the environment and worked to reduce the environmental impact of the travel industry.
Simon Spies died in 1984, but his legacy and his travel agency, "Spies Rejser", still lives on today and remains one of the largest tour operators in Scandinavia.
