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G Adventures and Nat Geo expand Journeys portfolio


Phil Davies phil.davies@travelweekly.co.uk


G Adventures and National Geographic are expanding their range of small-group tours in South America and Europe.


New trips cover Bolivia, northern Peru, Portugal, Spain, Hungary and Romania. They include an eight-day


Highlights of Bolivia tour, which visits the Uyuni Salt Flats, from £1,499; a nine-day Explore Northern Peru trip, from £1,879; a 15-day Iconic Portugal & Spain tour, from £2,599; and an eight-day Hungary & Romania Highlights tour, from £1,479. The additions come in the fourth


year of a partnership to create National Geographic Journeys tours, which have grown from 70 tours in its first year to 89 in 55 countries today. A special focus on expanding


tours further into Africa and Asia since last autumn has enabled more travellers to visit Tanzania, Botswana, Mongolia and Indonesia, the operator said. G Adventures has seen a 30%


Railbookers releases Via Rail brochure for Canadian network


Railbookers has brought out its first independent Canadian rail holidays brochure for 2019-20 for the UK trade. The operator, owned by US-


based Yankee Leisure Group, previously featured some itineraries through Canada’s national rail operator Via Rail, but


VIA RAIL: Dedicated brochure 34 travelweekly.co.uk 27 September 2018


BUDAPEST: Hungary & Romania Highlights tour visits Hungarian capital


“They are proving to be one of the most attractive and sellable experiences we offer”


year-on-year increase in British holidaymakers taking the tours, with Costa Rica, Peru, India, South Africa and Vietnam its most popular destinations. Managing director Brian Young


said: “Since its launch in 2015, the National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures portfolio has seen incredible growth, with


our travellers being drawn to its off-the-beaten-path itineraries and exclusive experiences. “They are proving to be one of the most attractive and sellable experiences we offer, and we are seeing an impressive 70% of our Journeys travellers coming through our partner travel agents.” National Geographic Expeditions senior vice-president Heather Heverling added: “We are thrilled with the strong growth of the Journeys line and are pleased to expand our offerings, allowing consumers to experience different


parts of the globe.” gadventures.co.uk


has never offered the full network to the UK market. It follows a similar standalone


brochure, for US rail holidays on Amtrak’s network, first brought out in the UK last year. UK sales for Railbookers and


sister brand Amtrak Vacations are up 32% year on year. Via Rail by Railbookers and


an Amtrak Vacations brochure for 2019-20 have both been launched in new, smaller formats. A small-format 2019 Railbookers’ main brochure is already out.


NEWS IN BRIEF


Book Collette to get 10% off NZ and Australia tours


Collette is offering 10% off Australia and New Zealand bookings made by Sunday (September 30). Agents can combine bookings with a free Fiji extension to its South Pacific Wonders or From Outback to the Glaciers itineraries on departures between May and August 2019. Use the code AUSNZ10 when booking. collette.com


Intrepid Travel recruits Day and promotes Kirk


Former Flight Centre and Marble City Travel agent Carrie Day has joined Intrepid Group as its first business development manager for Ireland, and will also cover Scotland. Intrepid has also promoted Lynsey Kirk to marketing manager for the UK, Ireland, Middle East and South Africa. Kirk will deal with all trade marketing activities. intrepidtravel.com


Super Break appoints Edgeley for northwest region


Super Break has recruited Rob Edgeley from Gold Medal as sales executive for the northwest. He will be responsible for trade sales and visiting agents in the region and will report to national sales manager Gary Gillespie. superbreak.com


Frank Marini, Yankee Leisure


Group president, said: “We know there is huge UK demand for the Rockies and this is another option for agents’ customers.” Via Rail Vacations by


Railbookers features more than 20 itineraries, including Grand Circle of the Canadian Rockies and Ultimate Canada Coast to Coast. The latter is 18 days and costs from £3,749 including return flights to Vancouver, rail, hotels,


transfers and sightseeing. railbookers.co.uk


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