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Insight targets new luxury brochure at baby boomers
Juliet Dennis
juliet.dennis@
travelweekly.co.uk
Insight Vacations has claimed a new programme of dedicated tours takes luxury to a ‘new level’.
The Luxury Gold brochure offers 30 itineraries in Europe, India, Bhutan, Nepal, the US and South America. Its previous Gold tours have been dropped. The operator aims to combine ‘outstanding’ hotels with exclusive experiences not usually available to the general public, top restaurants and high levels of service. Every European itinerary includes a meal at a Michelin- starred restaurant. Global chief executive John Boulding said the brochure, which was released at the same time as the operator’s Europe programme, is particularly targeted at the ‘baby boomer’ generation. He said: “Baby boomers have
G Adventures and National Geographic team up for 70 trips
G Adventures has teamed up with National Geographic to create a series of 70 experiential trips. They will make up the ‘comfort’
category in the operator’s brochure, which will be launched on December 15, with departures from January 5, 2016. The programme is designed
for travellers who appreciate the freedom to roam, but want the security that comes with travelling in a group.
“The number of affluent travellers has grown. We see this as a huge opportunity”
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done their own thing for years [in terms of travel], but more and more want to be looked after. “The number of affluent
travellers has grown. We see this as a huge opportunity.” The operator hopes a third of its sales will come from the new programme and said it could account for “at least 50%” of sales in the next couple of years. “That’s what we are building it
up to do,” added Boulding. “It’s a huge investment and the fufilment of a dream.” The 15-day French Elegance
with Monaco Extension itinerary includes a stay in the H�tel Hermitage in Monte Carlo, and the Trianon Palace Versailles, a Waldorf Astoria property. Clients will also get the opportunity to meet the choreographer at the La Nouvelle Eve cabaret in Paris, before enjoying dinner and the show. Peru is a new destination,
featured in a 12-day Treasures of the Incas itinerary. Prices start at £5,695, including flights and
transfers.
insightvacations.com
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SuperBreak to run Iceland initiative during October
SuperBreak has named Iceland as ‘destination of the month’ and is giving away a 24-hour Reykjavik City Card for every booking in October that includes the Ultimate Iceland excursion package.
superbreak.com/agents
Travel 2 offers agents chance to win Florida trip
Travel 2 has teamed up with Experience Kissimmee, Virgin Atlantic and the Florida Keys and Key West Tourist Development Council to offer two holidays to Florida. To qualify, agents need to make a booking, including flights with Virgin Atlantic or Delta, by November 30.
travel2.com
Funway extends Chill vs Thrill sale until Halloween
Funway has extended its Chill vs Thrill sale until October 31. Offers include a three-night break in New York, staying at the Wellington Hotel, for £439, and £719 per person for a seven-night stay at the Coconut Court Beach Hotel in Barbados.
funway4agents.co.uk
Abercrombie & Kent cuts Nile prices for 15 months
A local guide will lead each
group and travellers will have the opportunity to meet local people, while discovering places where National Geographic Society scientists have shaped history. A 14-day trip to Costa Rica, leading in at £1,429, includes meeting a researcher from the Sea Turtle Conservancy, which was co-founded by a National Geographic grant. A portion of the proceeds will support the Society’s non-profit work. Many tours will feature
visits to schemes sponsored by G Adventures’ non-profit organisation, Planeterra, which
Abercrombie & Kent is offering up to 35% off Nile cruises taken before December 31, 2016. Prices start at £1,545.
abercrombiekent.co.uk
Insider Journeys bolsters Small Group Journeys range
COSTA RICA: A turtle-viewing itinerary trip starts at £1,429
develops sustainable projects to
support local communities.
gadventures.co.uk
Insider Journeys has expanded its Small Group Journeys 2016-17 brochure. New options include the 14-day Japan Discovery tour. As part of its Come Dine with IJ incentive, the Asia specialist is offering agencies a team night out when they book four passengers this month.
insiderjourneys.co.uk
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