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Exodus partners with citizen science platform iNaturalist


Exodus Adventure Travels has unveiled a new phase of its Citizen Science programme through a partnership with citizen science platform iNaturalist. Travellers can contribute


to biodiversity research by photographing and recording wildlife sightings on Exodus trips. Exodus encourages clients to


get involved especially on tours in Cambodia and Sri Lanka, as well as African trips, where travellers can help observe insects, fungi and plants in aquatic environments. Clients’ observations feed into


iNaturalist’s global biodiversity database, used by researchers, scientists and conservationists to better understand and protect species and ecosystems. exodus.co.uk


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Explore produces brochures using carbon-neutral process


Juliet Dennis


Explore Worldwide has produced the most sustainable brochures in its 44-year history thanks to a partnership with a B Corp printing specialist. The operator’s new collection of 2026-27 brochures


includes a Worldwide Adventure brochure of cultural, wildlife, walking and cycling tours and a separate Family Adventures brochure, with trade-facing versions of both following their success last year. The brochures have been produced via a waterless,


carbon-neutral printing process called LightTouch, which removes harmful chemicals, and follows Explore’s partnership with Seacourt, the highest-scoring B Corp printing company globally. Expore marketing director Jae Hopkins said: “As a


certified B Corp, we’re always looking for better ways to do things across our business. Printing is no exception.


Inside Travel unveils self-guided rail itinerary in South Korea


B Corp certified operator Inside Travel has launched a 12-night Korea by Rail self-guided tour, using the Donghae rail line that opened this year. It enables holidaymakers to travel from Seoul to Gangneung, Gyeongju and Busan without private transfers or domestic flights. It costs from £3,455 and includes accommodation but not international flights. insideasiatours.com


travelweekly.co.uk


Cycling for Softies expands in Europe with 19 new tours


Slow-travel specialist Cycling for Softies has unveiled 19 new European tours for 2026. The operator has also introduced guided Bike & Boat tours in Holland and Austria, ideal for solo travellers or groups. Each day combines cycling with nights on a river cruise barge. cyclingforsofties.com


“Our 2026-27 brochures have been printed


using low-impact processes and responsibly sourced materials. This is part of our wider sustainability strategy, as a marketing team and as a business.” Explore has also reduced the number of paper


brochures this year, but Hopkins added: “Our research shows customers and trade partners still really value having a physical brochure in their hands.” New product for 2026 includes the 10-day Family


Thailand: Best of the North tour, from £1,196 not including flights. It is the first to feature a visit to a project supported by the Explore Foundation. Mahout’s Elephant Foundation works with the community to run tourism experiences, helping locals to earn a stable income. Also new for next year are the Borneo Sarawak


Highlights trip; Walking in the Dolomites – Campitello; and the Family Amalfi Coast Adventure. explore.co.uk


Wendy Wu Tours launches debut Wildlife Collection programme


Wendy Wu Tours has unveiled its debut Wildlife Collection featuring escorted tours in Africa, Asia and South America. Gary King, head of trade sales, said: “Wildlife travel is booming, and our agents have been asking for a collection that delivers genuine adventure yet still carries the reliability and protection of a touring specialist.” wendywutours.co.uk/wildlife-collection


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