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‘We don't send our guests to war zones – but we can give partners there hope’

Operators
Susanne Muskita
18 January 2024

Last month, Regent revealed its 2024 worldwide programme, which features new trips in Romania, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Estonia and beyond.

Hebron Palestine Ceramics iStock-1448199682 (Credit: iStock)

Hebron in Palestine, known for its ceramics, is a feature of Regent's programme (Credit: iStock)

But our decision, as reported by TTG and others, to keep Palestine and Israel in the brochure – despite the war in Gaza – caught the attention of many.

The response gave us cause to reflect on why we did so, why we think it matters – and what it means for the agents that sell our products.

It’s worth clarifying a number of things upfront. Firstly, we would never send our clients into areas of conflict. All of our trips to Israel, Palestine and Lebanon are currently suspended, and we adhere to Foreign Office advice.