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Newmarket tempts solo travellers with dedicated collection
Phil Davies
Newmarket Holidays is targeting single travellers with a new range of group tours. The Solo Traveller Collection
features 25 short and long-haul tours, with five created exclusively for solo travellers. The solo-only options are
the Scottish Highlands (from £825), Sicily (from £1,249), Croatia (from £1,889), Kenya (from £3,479) and India (from £2,875), with a 15% discount on bookings made by June 5. Of the operator’s existing UK,
Europe and worldwide itineraries, 20 have been adapted to offer no single supplements on selected departure dates throughout the year. Options include the Norwegian
fjords, a visit to vineyards fringing the Douro River in Portugal and an exploration to discover Inca treasures in Peru’s Sacred Valley. The launch is in response to
Newmarket data showing a rise in single-person bookings in the 50-
Hvar, Croatia
plus age group, alongside evidence from independent reports and Google search data that shows a growing trend in solo travel. Head of trade sales Richard
Forde said: “Our trade partners love our wide choice of departure dates and competitive pricing on our escorted tours. They’ve been asking for more of the same for the solo traveller.” Product, purchasing and
operations director Verity Rice said: “With five tours that are exclusively for solos, and lots more options for those wanting to join our classic tours without paying an additional supplement, our Solo Collection features getaways that go beyond the guidebooks, and offer the company and community of like-minded travellers. “Guests may be travelling solo,
but they’ll never feel alone.” Rice recommended booking
early for the classic tours without single supplements because places are limited.
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June is National Indigenous History month and visitors can connect with the local cultures through Indigenous experiences
Indigenous tourism experiences are encouraged for those who take a trip to Canada. Whether it’s with Métis communities from the Prairie provinces, Inuit people from the Arctic region or with one of the more than 630 First Nations communities across the country, there are many ways visitors can engage with them.
From medicine walks and wildlife tours to art classes and Indigenous-owned accommodation, a range of rewarding experiences are found across Canada. Suggest your clients attend a Pow Wow – an Indigenous gathering where communities come together to honour traditions. Find out more at
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“We’ve seen a surge in demand for Indigenous experiences across the country as travellers seek authentic and unique experiences,” says Keith Henry, president and chief executive of the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada.
“Indigenous-led or owned tourism experiences provide an incredible opportunity to get to know the communities, experience traditional dances, arts and crafts, and learn wisdom through our legendary storytelling. All of which help travellers feel a deeper connection to the lands they’re visiting.”
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