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80 OVER 50s TRAVEL TALKING TO... TITAN TRAVEL “TV is a big influence. Celebs give others the confidence to be adventurous, whatever age they are” A decade ago there was a stigma that over-50s travel was limited to coach trips to Europe, but since then we’ve opened the door to so many far-flung destinations around the world that weren’t previoulsy easily accessible. At Titan we exclusively cater for the over-50s market so we know just how diverse this sector is. It’s important to remember that, regardless of age, everyone is an individual and they all want different things from their holiday. What’s trending? Small group tours continue to be popular for us. A great example is our recently-added Wild Collection, which includes Wild Costa Rica and Wild Borneo. These itineraries can be slightly more adventurous. On the flip side we’re also seeing demand for relaxing week-long river cruises through Europe, so it’s all about catering to different needs. India’s Golden Triangle goes from strength to strength, especially when it comes to trade bookings. Orangutans in Borneo BEN DAVIS,HEAD OF PRODUCT TITAN YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 24 FAVOURITE HOLIDAY DESTINATION: Italy. (Helps that my wife speaks Italian too!) TRAVEL DISASTER: Leaving my Passport at LHR when flying to Edinburgh with my family. I think it’s one of those bucket list destinations that people are a bit hesitant about booking for fear of the unknown. That’s why they choose to go with a reputable operator such as Titan, which has been travelling there for decades. Guests feel safe in the knowledge that they will be transfered door-to-door with our VIP service and looked after by experts. We’ve also noticed how TV has had a huge influence on bookings to long-haul destinations. For example, The Real Marrigold Hotel TV series built up a huge demand for India and we’re capitalising on that with new itineraries. There’s been an increase in travel to Armenia, Georgia and Uzbekistan thanks to Joanna Lumely’s Silk Road Adventure; Borneo is doing really well following the Wild Borneo Adventure documentary with Judy Dench, and anything that Jane McDonald touches seems to turns to gold! I think these celebrities give others the confidence to be more adventurous, whatever age they are. Here’s what you didn’t know Agents are surprised about how diverse Titan's product is and we want to remind them about our more relaxed Stay and Explore option – a one or twocentre trip with three or four nights in each place. We’re also the only company that operate these tours in the UK. Clients are picked up from their front door and driven to and from their hotel, with the option of daily excursions. In other news, we’re excited to have Zimbabwe back in our portfolio, since it has been off the travel map for about 25 years. Our 14-day escorted tour to Zimbabwe is a small group journey, with a cruise on Lake Kariba, a visit to Victoria Falls and a game drive in Hwange National Park. In comparison to South Africa, Zimbabwe is very much unspoilt and the game has been left mostly untouched. sellingtravel.co.uk
ochure Low £99PP deposit Book by 30 Sep 2019 * From Scotland to Sicily, find your customers their perfect short-haul escorted holiday in our brand-new brochure. As well as our diverse selection of European itineraries, you’ll find UK short breaks and a range of festive getaways over Christmas. • VIP door-to-door travel service † • Fly from an airport near you** • Price Promise • Guaranteed departures Book online at www.titanagents.co.uk *£99pp deposit is available on the majority of Titan’s European and river cruise holidays. †Mainland UK only. **Supplements may apply 007763-TT Untitled-2 1Selling Travel.indd 1 19/08/2019 16/08/2019 08:12 16:22
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