Touring and Adventure

Latin Routes adds flexibility to escorted touring programme

Specialist is offering range of multi-centre tours to Latin America

Explore launches online BDM appointment tool for agents

Adventure specialist exploring new ways to assist and keep in touch with trade partners

Latin Routes seeks nominations for Christmas gift appeal for kids

Operator wants people to put forward friends and/or colleagues who may be struggling to give their kids a magical Christmas this year

Journey Latin America debuts 'Covid-conscious' trips

Latin America specialist’s "trailblazer" range designed to get people back into destinations promptly as they reopen while ensuring safety

New Wendy Wu chief promises even closer trade ties

’We know it’s been tough for agents so we are ploughing more investment into the trade to bring our agents with us,’ says Asia specialist’s new chief executive Glen Mintrim

Jess Dennison: Welcome back to 'the forgotten continent'

Latin Routes director Dennison hails Chile for its efforts to control the spread of coronavirus, and looks ahead to restarting operations

Intrepid launches 2022/23 polar itineraries early

Three voyages available onboard Ocean Endeavor

Flash Pack founders to buy firm out of administration

Pre-pack rescue deal agreed for adventure and solo travel specialist

Flash Pack founders vow to return as business folds

Radha Vyas and Lee Thompson have remortgaged their home to save business and pledged to revive adventure and solos specialist next year

Intrepid's Zina Bencheikh on family adventure holiday trends

Intrepid is seeing strong sales for family adventure holidays for 2021. Zina Bencheikh, managing director for EMEA, discusses trends and the operators’ new family Retreats product.

Touring in Puglia in a new era of travel

As soon as Italy reopens to Britons, an escorted tour of Puglia will be a good choice for safety-conscious clients

G Adventures launches winter Canaries and Maldives trips

Tenerife hiking trip and Maldives dhoni boat adventure among new winter and spring 2020/21 options from adventure specialist

Petition urges PM to take action on posted workers

Seasonal Businesses in Travel campaign calls for Boris Johnson to resolve issue with EU

Intrepid adopts ‘science-based’ emissions targets

Tour operator plans a series of further low-carbon initiatives

Agent demand prompts Wendy Wu to extend Japan deal

Free flights offer for Japan tours now extended to the end of October

Will the ski season soar or slide downhill?

Could winter sports bookings provide a welcome boost? Gary Noakes reports.

Pump up interest for cycling trips with these new breaks

With bike sales in the UK booming since lockdown, clients are increasingly likely to seek a holiday that allows them to spend time on two wheels while staying safe outdoors. Abra Dunsby rounds up three new options for 2021.

Adventure Travel Networking event to go virtual

Pru Goudie, founder of Adventure Travel Networking, has today confirmed that the event scheduled to take place at the Royal Geographical Society on 5 February will now be a virtual event run over two afternoons.

"I’ve been exploring a contingency plan for some time now as the uncertainty has continued to mount over the last few weeks," said Goudie.