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Kuoni reintroduces culture-focused sub-brand Alfred&


Kuoni has revived and rebooted its tailor-made sub-brand Alfred&, which was originally unveiled as an Asia specialist in February 2020. Named after Alfred Kuoni,


who founded the company in 1906, its primary destination at launch was Japan. However, the brand was put on


hold because of the pandemic. The revived brand now


also features Cambodia, the Philippines and Laos, with most enquiries so far for departures in 2022 and 2023. Alfred& will have a more


cultural focus than the Kuoni range and will link consumers with specialists who are knowledgeable about each destination. Its tailor-made tours are bookable by travel agents, Kuoni retail staff and consumers. kuoni.co.uk


A&K adds date for


global private-jet tour Abercrombie & Kent has added a departure for its 23-day Cultural Treasures: Around the World by Private Jet holiday. The extra tour departs on May 28, 2022, and costs £102,255 on a double- occupancy basis. Starting in Seattle and ending in Boston, the tour visits Taiwan, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Uzbekistan, Abu Dhabi, Jordan and Italy. abercrombiekent.co.uk


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Intrepid unveils sustainable experiences in Mediterranean


Samantha Mayling


Intrepid Travel has unveiled sustainable travel experiences designed to benefit local communities in countries in the Mediterranean. The adventure specialist has formed an exclusive


partnership with the Mediterranean Experience of EcoTourism Network Association (Meet), a group of parks founded by the International Union for Conservation of Nature which creates ecotourism products that support conservation. The partnership is part of Intrepid’s focus on


rebuilding responsibly and helping travellers ensure their trips have a positive impact on communities. Intrepid has included Meet experiences within two


of its new tours, to lesser-visited regions of Croatia and Crete, with more to come across Europe and the Mediterranean over the next few months. The five-day Croatia: Sibenik and the Kornati Islands


tour includes the chance to meet artisans and artists in Sibenik and learn about olive oil production in the Kornati Islands. It costs from £790 on a twin-share basis. The seven-day Highlights of Crete holiday starts


in Heraklion and ends in Chania, and includes the archaeological site of Knossos, the fishing village of Sougia, Agia Irini Gorge and an ecotourism experience in the village of Agios Ioannis. It costs £995 on a twin-share basis. Both tours offer departures from August 14 but the


prices do not include flights. Zina Bencheikh, Intrepid Travel’s managing director


for the EMEA region, said: “These projects will bring visitors to areas away from the usual tourist trail, while protecting their cultural heritage and preserving their ecosystem. These are genuinely authentic and unique experiences for our travellers and they demonstrate that tourism really can be a force for good.” intrepidtravel.com


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host weekly training webinars A series of weekly live training webinars has been launched featuring all 18 Sandals and Beaches resorts across the Caribbean. Each webinar will be hosted by the general manager of the featured resort, alongside the Sandals and Beaches UK sales team. The webinar schedule has not yet been fully confirmed but will be promoted and announced in advance via the Selling Sandals For Agents trade Facebook page. sellingsandals.co.uk


Kornati National Park, Croatia; right: a Meet experience in Crete


Andante Travels launches 14-day


tours of Sudan’s historic sights Andante Travels has unveiled a 14-day tour of Sudan for 2022 with two departure dates. The itinerary takes in the archaeological sites of Khartoum, the Nile Valley including a boat trip, and visits to pyramids, prehistoric petroglyphs and the ruined city of Naga. The Sudan – The Lost Kingdom of Nubia tours depart on February 24 and November 17 and are led by lecturer Dr Jacke Phillips. Prices start at £5,745. andantetravels.co.uk


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