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Cox & Kings unveils new tours in Italy, Portugal and beyond


Cox & Kings’ latest worldwide brochure has three new small- group tours and four suggested tailor-made itineraries in new destinations, with departures running to the end of 2026. There are two new Italian


tours – the Sicily: Normans in the South six-day tour costs from £2,695, while Piedmont with Valentina Harris is a five-day culinary tour from £2,595. Portuguese Pousadas, from £2,095 for eight days, includes accommodation in heritage buildings, wine tasting and a boat ride on the Douro River. As part of its tailor-made


service, Cox & Kings has expanded its offering to new destinations including Tunisia, Saudi Arabia, Scandinavia, Iceland and the Faroe Islands. coxandkings.co.uk


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Abba Voyage


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Leger Shearings woos younger clients with Mini-Breaks range


Andrew McQuarrie


Leger Shearings Group aims to woo new customers with its debut Direct-Route Mini-Breaks range. The operator’s first dedicated three-day range focuses


mostly on theatre, concert and festival coach breaks and is designed for clients seeking a weekend away or a short midweek trip rather than a Monday-Friday package. Liam Race, Leger Shearings Group chief executive,


said: “The demand for UK holidays shows no sign of slowing, so we’ve put together this collection with shorter journey times to get to the destination swiftly.” Events featured include Gardeners’ World Live, Blackpool Air Show and the Great Yorkshire Show,


while music and theatre outings include trips to Tina: The Tina Turner Musical in Liverpool and Manchester, André Rieu concerts in Birmingham, Glasgow, Manchester and Liverpool and Abba Voyage in London.


Tipto gears up for six roadshows, one SuperShow and three training days


Supplier marketing organisation Tipto will host six roadshows, three training days and one SuperShow this autumn. Roadshows with up to 12 suppliers are in Durham, Carlisle, Brighton and Stevenage in October, then Hull and Doncaster in November. The SuperShow event with all 23 suppliers is in Bolton on November 19. The training days are in Edinburgh, Oxford and Lincoln. tipto.co.uk


travelweekly.co.uk Matt Herbert, group product manager, said the


shorter trips – which feature fewer pick-up points – could help attract younger passengers than those in the 55-plus age category which currently dominates sales. “We’re keen for agents to know that booking these


is easy and therefore it’s easy for customers,” he said. “We love the trade and Ash [Dellow, head of


retail sales] loves nothing more than talking to agents about our products.” Dellow added: “Agents will enjoy selling Shearings’ new Direct-Route Mini-Breaks – there are so many sales targets.” Abba Voyage: A Night of Pop Hits costs from £279,


while Eastbourne to Brighton: A Treasure Hunt for Hidden Gems is priced from £179. The English Riviera Airshow: Sky-High Spectacle,


and Angel of the North to Coastal Treasures: A Northumbrian Coast Weekend both cost from £199. shearings.com/login-agent


Explore introduces tour to track gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda


Explore Worldwide has a new 10-day Uganda and Rwanda Gorilla Discovery tour, with departures from November to July 2025. The itinerary includes Bwindi National Park and Lake Mburo in Uganda, and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. It costs from £5,295, including game drives but not flights. explore.co.uk


Casa de Campo Premier Suites in the Dominican Republic offer elevated luxury and service. The Premier Club sets a new standard for guests, featuring exclusive perks and bespoke services.


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