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Travellers at Morocco's Mount Toubkal
Private touring: the trend to start preparing for
Private tours are set to become increasingly popular as the world recovers from Covid. Abra Dunsby hears from operators for booking trends and selling tips.
Could the UK itself be this summer's tourism hotspot?
Exodus Travels expands UK group tour programme
Adventure specialist has added to its range of walking and cycling tours in the UK
Scots may have to settle for another summer of staycations and domestic breaks, Nicola Sturgeon has said
Active Travel Group searches for acquisitions amid rising sales
Ski Solutions parent reports record trading
A tourism levy could be introduced in the Scottish Highlands (Credit: Danka Peter / Unsplash)
Explore extends summer 2021 UK programme
New Scotland tour and additional Lake District departure added
Emirates Holidays has launched Japan as its newest destination. Kyoto is pictured.
Wendy Wu launches digital Japan brochure for agents
Operator wants to help agents capitalise on rising demand for Asian destination
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Registrations open for the TTG Return to Touring & Adventure Festival 2021
The festival will bring a fresh look at the sector this June and help agents to prepare for its resurgence
The relaunched Oasis Overland brand will offer many of the same tours
Encounters Travel to relaunch Oasis Overland brand
Adventure operator went into administration in February due to Covid impact
Intrepid last year introduced more than 40 new low-carbon tours, including cycling trips in the Lake District
Earth Day: Intrepid Travel to 'decarbonise' top 50 itineraries
Adventure specialist to offer land and rail travel alternatives to flights, where possible, and has pledged to identify and contract more accommodation powered by renewables
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Earth Day: Travel Corporation makes carbon neutral pledge
The Travel Corporation marks Earth Day with sustainability promise
Three voyages are available onboard Ocean Endeavor
Intrepid Travel reveals the cost of Covid in 2020
Latest financials confirm Intrepid’s 2020 losses, but the operator says its expansion plans are on-track owing to new investment
TruTravels has split its trips into three categories including FitVentures
TruTravels bids to inspire Instagram generation
Group travel specialist is dividing its trips into three new categories
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Travel B Corps unite to guide 'sustainable recovery'
New Travel by B Corp group to create and share best practice with the rest of the industry
7. Grand Tour of Sicily (new for 2020)
Inghams extends summer 2022 price freeze until end of April
Operator cites ‘little clarity’ from government on travel restart for its decision
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Agents get behind Audley Travel's trade strategy
The tailor-made specialist is starting to see the rewards of last year’s shift to working with agents
Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures
G Adventures founder sees ‘positive feeling’ for travel restart
Consumers willing to commit to booking a trip for later in 2021
'There is great potential for further growth through travel agents,' said Edwards upon his appointment
Former Intrepid chief Michael Edwards joins Explore
‘There is great potential for further growth through travel agents,’ said Edwards, who will take up his role as Explore managing director next month
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Eco-lodges to recommend in Latin America
Clients’ increasing awareness of their environmental impact, combined with a growing desire to stay in accommodation surrounded by nature, could see Latin America’s eco-lodges rise in popularity when travel returns, says Madeleine Barber.
Pura Aventura on the importance of responsible tourism
Pura Aventura on the importance of responsible tourism
Tom Power, managing director of specialist tour operator Pura Aventura, speaks to Abra Dunsby about being certified by B Corporation, having a Travel Positive mantra and why the travel industry has a duty to build back better.
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Intrepid Travel introduces premium tour collection
Range of more than 70 new tours to offer more sustainable higher-end touring options
Why it's time to champion community-based tourism
Why it's time to champion community-based tourism
With communities around the world affected by lack of tourism due to Covid-19, it’s vital clients choose trips that support local people when travel resumes, says Abra Dunsby.
Trekking to Everest Base Camp is among Intrepid's most in-demand experiences
French investment firm to take stake in Intrepid
Genairgy to support Intrepid ambition to become the world’s first $1 billion adventure travel company
Women in Travel's Alexandra Alonso (left) with new London tour leader Sefanit Mengiste
Intrepid Travel adds female-led London day tours
The three tours, announced on International Women’s Day, will be led by women who have had to overcome challenging circumstances
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Consumers keen to book through specialist agents and operators
Research shows holidaymakers are planning to use the trade for post-Covid trips
Jeavons and Townson have been promoted to lead TTC's immersive touring brands in the UK and Ireland
Jeavons and Townson to step up at Travel Corporation
TTC confirms new leadership team for its immersive touring brands in the UK and Ireland