The deal will allow agents to combine Explore tours with flights and pre- and post-stay arrangements organised by Incredible Journeys under one fully commissionable Atol-bonded package.

Philippa Baines, Explore’s agency sales manager, said: “Travel agents have expressed keen interest in Explore working with such a respected trade-only brand to offer a further dynamic package solution.

"We’re pleased to officially announce that bookings can now be placed with Incredible Journeys – dnata Travel Group UK’s B2B touring and adventure brand – with immediate effect.”

The partnership also extends to dnata's UK agency brand Travelbag.

Mark Henderson, Incredible Journeys’ head of specialist product, added: “Our team of touring and adventure experts are here to support agents in securing those once-in-a-lifetime trips with ease, by guiding them through a booking and providing flights and pre- and post-stays.

"We are delighted to add Explore to our portfolio of supplier partners and to be able to offer this product to our agents and their clients.”

Explore said its trade business was “going from strength to strength”, with agent bookings up by 24% year-on-year, but did not give further details.