Touring and Adventure

Canada specialist Prestige Holidays to host three agent fams

Canada Day celebration in London on 1 July, October agent roadshows and dinners among operator’s trade plans throughout the rest of the year

Wildlife and Safari Show organisers to host one-day 'trade summit'

Event will be held on 11 October before the second edition of the main consumer show over 12-13 October

Nature, theatrics and family-friendly fun in the Czech region of Lipno

From treetop walkways to fantastical forest theme parks, Madeleine Barber finds the Czech region of Lipno well worth a visit

Latin Routes renews reusable water bottle partnership with Water-to-Go

Operator to continue offering all clients a reusable filter bottle to reduce single-use plastic bottles on its trips after a successful trial year

Intrepid Travel announces second ‘uncharted expedition’

Operator’s latest mystery itinerary will see 12 travellers head 3,500km off the beaten track on a journey between Tehran and Istanbul

Shearings Holidays adds 19 new tours to 2020 Worldwide programme

Escorted touring specialist is expanding global programme

9 things to book in the Indian Ocean now

Andrew Doherty rounds up the latest news across the Indian Ocean

First Class Holidays unveils Phileas Fogg-inspired round-the-world trip

The operator’s Around the World in 80 days voyage takes in its five core destinations, with stops in Hawaii and Mauritius too

Mark Warner recruits former Fred Olsen sales and marketing director Justin Stanton

Stanton brings 20 years’ travel industry experience to the role

9 things to book in the Middle East right now

We highlight the latest updates in the Middle East region

Can travel really transform your life? Black Tomato thinks so

New Bring It Back trips include exploring Iceland’s economic recovery, Mongolian attitudes to family and the Danish work/life balance

Intrepid to grow 'white-label' product amid expansion drive

’A significant chunk of our business now is running trips for our competitors,’ Intrepid’s chief growth officer Michael Edwards told TTG

Former Hotelplan product lead Ian Hope to head up Ski Famille

Managing director Chris Thompson to stand down after 15 years and pursue new career in tech sector

G Adventures grows trade support team after ‘double-digit’ sales boom

Michelle Thake to take responsibility for increasing agent training and support in east of England and Channel Islands

Touring options for young solo travellers

Budgeting, satisfying an eco-conscience and finding a trip that offers the right balance of independence and security are all concerns for young travellers. Olivia Rook asks operators how they are catering to the needs of today’s newest adventurers

How to book a Russian break

Demand is growing for touring holidays to Russia this year following the positive exposure of the World Cup. Rob Gill rounds up what you need to know when booking

G Adventures director of sales Rachel Coffey to leave business

Search under way for replacement for Coffey, who joined the operator in October 2017

Discovering a romantic paradise in the Cook Islands

Couples looking for an idyllic setting that also offers culture and adventure for their wedding or honeymoon can find it all in the Cook Islands. Claire Dodd soaks up the romance on a fam trip with the Cook Islands Tourism Corporation

Explore appoints new global head of sales and customer service

Ben Ittensohn joins the operator after six months working on a consultancy project for the Hampshire-based firm

G Adventures offers 25% savings with Must Go sale

More than 300 tours can be chosen

KE Adventure Travel acquires self-guided walking holidays operator Mickledore Travel

The founders will continue to work closely with chief executive Ashley Toft

Back to the future in Taiwan

From tea plantations to high-tech cityscapes, Taiwan is the perfect marriage of old and new. Mike MacEacheran time travels across the country to explore the lesser-known side of Asia

Pru Goudie joins The Adventure Connection ahead of merger

Adventure travel expert Goudie’s move comes ahead of her consultancy’s merger with the operator

30 Under 30: Meet Juliane Schittek

Juliane Schittek, marketing manager B2C Europe at the Intrepid Group, tells Andrew Doherty how passion and open-mindedness has helped to forge her career path.