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New ultra-high end operator planning to target trade
The Luminaire launches with Antarctic voyage among its offerings, and has plans to engage agents
Inntravel MD Karl Watson to bow out after 17 years
Watson will leave the business in April and will be replaced by Jet2holidays general manager of product Emma Gray
Intrepid ready for ‘inevitable rebound’, says Thornton
Adventure specialist chief talks TTG through the group’s B Corp recertification, its efforts to ‘mission lock’ its governance, and its preparations for a new era of travel
'We're ready to walk the long and difficult path ahead of us'
If Covid brings us back full circle to a more considered way of travel, perhaps we can take solace in the hardships we have all had to endure,’ writes TransIndus boss Amrit Singh for TTG
Newmarket hails return to touring as 'milestone in travel bounce back'
The operator has hosted three tours successful small-group tours to Costa Rica, Kenya and Sri Lanka so far this year
Morocco reopening 'a huge boost' to depleted industry
Country’s decision to reopen its borders to international visitors on Monday (7 February) comes as welcome boost to international touris, Intrepid chief Zina Bencheikh tells TTG
Travel for older demographic will be 'a seller’s market' this year
Travel companies with an older, more affluent customer will be in the ’sweet spot’ as international travel picks back up
Sustainability measures must not 'reduce the fun' of holidays
Tour operators must make their trips more sustainable while maintaining – or better still, enhancing – the customer experience, Adventure Travel Networking conference told
Domestic adventures tipped to retain their appeal in 2022
Demand for adventure travel in the UK is set to continue even when more of the world reopens for tourism
Newmarket predicts small-group tour boom in 2022
The operator has invested in its small-group tours programme after it forecast ’significant growth’ in the area post-pandemic
Party Hard co-founder launches tours 'for introverted travellers'
Former TTG 30 under 30 member Barry Moore started the self-guided tours firm to cater for solo travellers
Exodus Travels launches agent loyalty programme
The new offering includes a ’welcome back’ bonus for its trade partners
What's it like to go on a sailing holiday and how do you sell one?
Travel professional Gregg Hannam recently took to the seas on G Adventures’ Sailing Croatia & Montenegro trip. He tells Abra Dunsby about the experience and offers selling tips
Silversea returns to Antarctica with Silver Explorer sailing
The vessel departed Puerto Williams in Chile on 10 November
Intrepid launches expansion of US tours as demand soars
Adventure operator is adding 38 new trips across the destination
Wild Frontiers launches first US group tour
A 13-day "Journey Through America’s Deep South" trip takes guests to South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana
Flash Pack returns after year-long closure
The adventure and solo travel specialist went into administration last year owing to Covid-19
Insight Vacations launches 2022/23 worldwide collection
Next year will see the operator’s debut in Latin America, with three new trips to Brazil, Argentina and Peru
Wilderness Scotland eyes 2030 net-zero goal
The adventure specialist was one of the founding signatories to Tourism Declares a Climate Emergency in January 2020
Seabourn adds new excursions to 2022/23 programme
A four-night UNESCO ’Jewels of Greece’ excursion will take guests to Mycena, Meteora and Delphi, with others trips exploring Portugal and central Europe also available
Adventure travellers to explore mainstream destinations in new ways
Adventure travellers are favouring familiar, short-haul destinations next year as desire to stay ‘closer to home’ continues post-pandemic.
WTM London: Florida promotes its rich diversity of experiences
Florida is focusing on its “diversity of travel experience” through a new partnership with the Michelin Guide and increased promotion of its hiking, biking and boarding trails
Explore to host trade party to mark brochure launch
THe virtual event will take place on 2 November
Cox & Kings adds US to 2022/23 portfolio
Trips to Texas, California and the Grand Canyon are included in the tour operator’s brochure