Travel 2 signs deals with three brands to extend touring reach
Travel 2 has partnered with escorted tour specialist Cosmos, its sister brand Avalon Waterways and youth brand Contiki as it looks to extend its reach in the touring sector. The deals were announced at the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers (Atas) Conference in Birmingham last Monday. Mark Henderson, Travel 2
senior product and commercial manager for specialist product, said: “Agents have reacted really positively to the efforts we have made in the touring market over
the last 12 months. I am sure they will welcome the fact we are working with these three much-loved tour brands. Cosmos has an excellent reputation and, thanks to its heritage, is one of few names that consumers actively ask for. Adding Avalon Waterways will further enhance our river cruise coverage, which is becoming increasingly popular. Contiki Holidays opens up new possibilities. We see real potential for changing shopping habits in the 18-35 demographic.” Travel 2 now partners with 80 brands including
escorted and independent tours, rail, self-drives and non-ocean cruising. Its Incredible Journeys and Touring brochure launched
last month with 40 new tours. › Atas Conference, pages 16-26
travel2.com
The Natural Travel Collection buys Regaldive brand
The Natural Travel Collection has bought dive specialist Regaldive from Explore Worldwide for an undisclosed sum. Regaldive will move to The
Natural Travel Collection’s offices in Alresford, Hampshire, fromEly, Cambridgeshire. Following a staff consultation
on the relocation, one Regaldive employee is to move across to the new offices and seven roles have been made redundant. The Natural Travel Collection,
which owns a portfolio of niche operators including Dive Worldwide, said the Regaldive brand,which offers liveaboard and resort-based holidays for
beginners and experienced divers to Europe, the Red Sea, the Caribbean, Indian Ocean and the Far East, would remain and continue to work with the trade. Director Teresa Bennett said:
“We look forward to taking Regaldive to a new level with the help of our expert team.” The company’s other brands,
which are also sold through travel agents, include Wildlife Worldwide, Families Worldwide, Walks Worldwide, Schools Worldwide and The Travelling Naturalist.
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