Adventure

The pursuit of value, and five other things agents should watch out for in 2025

Consumers pursuit of value, their confidence to book with agents and the spending power of the so-called ‘silver traveller’ market emerged as key talking points at TTG’s Agenda 2024 Autumn Breakfast this week

‘It's our take on the ‘where next?’ culture’: Intrepid Travel reveals 2025 Not Hot List

Intrepid Travel has named the 10 destinations on its latest Not Hot List as part of its efforts to divert tourists away from overtourism hotspots

Aqua Expeditions to launch new ship ahead of Africa entry

The luxury cruise line will welcome a new ship to its fleet as part of its expansion into Africa.

Nine adventure activities in bucket-list Belize

Home to the second-largest coral reef in the world, adrenaline sports galore and ancient Maya sites, Belize is a vibrant Central America adventure alternative for your clients

'Micro cruises' setting new standards in luxury expedition travel

The expedition cruise line’s ships have a capacity of just 12 guests.

'These memories will outlast those of yet another poolside cocktail'

An agent shares why a fam trip to Costa Rica with Not in the Guidebooks has convinced her of the benefits of sustainable adventure travel for her clients, as well as the planet

Top 5: The luxury hotel news agents need to know this week

We’re back with our favourite luxury properties of the week.

Austrian spa resort with alpaca yoga shows a different side to summer travel

Das Central in Solden, Austria, is the perfect choice for clients who want to escape the crowds of midsummer

What's it like to stay at a remote camp in the desert dunes of Tunisia?

The Residence Douz is on the border of the Sahara Desert, making it the perfect starting point for clients visiting North Africa

G Adventures lifts age ceiling on under-40s tours and reintroduces Tibet

Adventure specialist adds new 2025 trips to its Classic range, which had previously only been available to travellers aged up to 39

Antarctica or the Arctic? Silversea boss on why they're poles apart

The luxury expedition cruise line has been offering all-inclusive voyages to the polar regions since 2008

Explore launches ‘Upgraded’ range featuring premium hotels and experiences

Adventure specialist Explore Worldwide has debuted 18 ’Upgraded’ tours with premium hotels and experiences spanning four continents

New Journey Latin America brand readies for trade debut

The UK-based tour operator has launched its first product outside of South and Central America

Greece's first helicopter service to Aegean Islands takes off

Hoper will operate direct and return flights to a range of Aegean islands from Athens in under 45 minutes

Volcanoes Safaris to open Kibale Lodge in Uganda

The luxury ecotourism specialists will open their fifth property in Uganda this July

Intrepid launches rail itineraries to meet slow travel trend

The responsible operator has launched a rail travel range featuring 40 itineraries and three new trips in further moves in its decarbonisation plans

AndBeyond to launch expedition yacht in Galapagos

The conservation brand, hotelier and tour operator has expanded its South American offerings with the launch of the new vessel

Oliver's Travels expands into Lapland as latest growth phases continues

The properties are aimed at customers seeking ‘adventure, cultural immersion or simply a retreat into nature’s embrace’, Oliver’s Travels said

Regent teams up with Aston Martin Aramco for Formula One-themed voyage

The luxury cruise line will launch its first Formula One-themed sailing next summer.

How this Scottish estate is making wild swimming luxurious

The private Aberdeen estate offers guests wild swimming with a premium twist.

Intrepid chief: ‘We're spending a lot on driving customers to travel agents’

Intrepid Travel chief executive James Thornton tells TTG about its trade ties and tough calls on carbon reduction, and why he remains positive about the buoyancy of the adventure sector

Agent reveals highs and lows of planning ‘treacherous’ Point Nemo trip

Wanderlux’s Rebecca Puttock reveals how she helped her client achieve his goal of reaching the ultra-remote Point Nemo

If Only expands southern Africa programme for 2024

The luxury tour operator has added the three destinations to its portfolio following its successful South Africa launch in 2022.

Nine key takeaways from Abta's Adventure Travel Conference

1. The sector is thriving

In her keynote speech, Intrepid’s managing director EMEA Zina Bencheikh said she had witnessed massive growth for adventure travel in the 14 years she has worked for the adventure tour operator: “It was niche, but it’s becoming more mainstream.”