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Travel Corporation brands cut


prices by up to 20% for a month The Travel Corporation’s touring brands are offering discounts of up to 20% for UK and worldwide trips between August 2021 and November 2022. The deals are part of the month-long Global Take Off Sale launched for Trafalgar, Insight Vacations and Luxury Gold. A new 15% discount across all trips can be combined with a 5% discount for past guests. thetouringhub.com


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Classic Collection bids for bookings with ‘Commitment’


Classic Collection Holidays has launched a ‘Classic Commitment’ policy to boost consumer confidence and bookings. It promises a ‘100%


Cancellation Guarantee’, offering full cash refunds if the holiday cannot be provided, and no amendment fee for changes to bookings. Si Morris-Green, agency sales


and marketing director, said: “We know there is huge pent-up demand. People want to be able to book an overseas holiday in 2021 but uncertainty surrounding travel regulations is leading to an understandable hesitancy. “Our Classic Commitment aims


to reassure our agent partners and mutual customers their bookings are safe and secure with us. “We are making commitments


on amendment fees, refunds and Covid-compliancy, giving customers the confidence they need in order to book now.” Classic is offering a £100


voucher as a thank you to customers who amend a booking, rather than cancel. The Classic Commitment


is available on selected current bookings and is applicable to all new bookings made from February 1. classic-collection.co.uk


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Windows on the Wild creates five-star trips with Luxe brand


Windows on the Wild has launched a sister brand, Windows on the Wild Luxe, offering five-star wildlife and adventure holidays. A 10-night trip to Thanda Island Private Marine Reserve, off the coast of Tanzania, costs from £8,845 based on a group of 18 travelling in November. It includes business-class flights from Gatwick and seven nights’ exclusive, all-inclusive use of Thanda Island. windowsonthewildluxe.com


Limitless Travel introduces


accessible safari in South Africa Accessible holidays specialist Limitless Travel has rescheduled the launch of a South African safari itinerary, originally planned for 2020, to 2021. The 12-day escorted tour features game drives in Isimangaliso Wetland Park, a cat and cheetah rehabilitation centre and a boat trip. Departures start in September, with prices from £2,999 including flights and accommodation. limitlesstravel.org


Vikos Gorge


Explore unveils tours in Malta, Greece, Turkey and Chernobyl


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Explore has brought out four new small-group tours in Europe this year. The adventure operator has put together the


additional walking and active itineraries and off-season trips on the back of increased demand for outdoor holidays and European destinations. Departures are planned from early summer, with the


new Active Greece trip offered in May, and Walking in Malta & Gozo in June, while two off-peak winter tours, Winter in Turkey and Winter Chernobyl Photography Break, are offered in November 2021. Trips for 2022 are also now on sale for all four new


tours and for most trips in Explore’s portfolio. Explore’s head of global sales, Ben Ittensohn, said:


“We know our customers want something to look forward to, and many are turning to Europe and active outdoors holidays for their next trip.” The 10-night Active Greece trip is priced from


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£1,630 excluding flights, or £1,892 with flights, and includes accommodation and breakfast, most activities and excursions and a local leader. The trip to northern Greece offers a hike into the Vikos Gorge, whitewater rafting on the Voidomatis River, and learning how to make spanakopita (spinach pie) in the fishing village of Galaxidi. It also includes climbing, cycling and e-biking. Explore is encouraging agent partners to use its new


appointment booking system on its website to learn more about the trips from its business development managers. Dedicated promotional materials have also been created for agents and can be downloaded to use on social media. explore.co.uk/travel-agents


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