Google said Wednesday that it is adding several new tools meant to help travelers plan trips and explore destinations.
12.03.2024 - 19:38 / travelpulse.com / North America / Lacey Pfalz
Insight Vacations is now offering small-group, women-only tours for travel in 2025. The eleven different tours span destinations in Europe, the Americas, Africa, and India.
The new tours offer a maximum capacity of twenty-four women with stays in handpicked hotels. All of the tours also include at least one MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience that focuses on women impacting their local communities, whether owning and operating a local business or preserving local traditions.
Travelers can enjoy eight percent off these new trips when they book now through May 31, 2024.
New data from a joint survey with JourneyWoman found that 65 percent of the 1,000+ women travelers surveyed look for tour companies that offer solo trips or women-only tours, and 43 percent feel that the travel industry undervalues solo female travelers and older female travelers.
Additionally, the data found that 73 percent of women sought recommendations and travel advice from other women before traveling solo. Insight Vacations has launched a new Facebook travel group, "Insight Vacations Women-Only Travel Community," where female travelers can get tips, travel expertise, and other guidance.
Tours include the Country Roads of Italy Tour, which includes a stop at the women-run weaving association in Perugia, which is dedicated to keeping their local weaving traditions alive, and the Best of Morocco Tour, which includes a baking class at a local women's cooperative that encourages women to become professional chefs.
Closer to home is the Country Roads of the Deep South Tour, where women will learn about critical women's civil rights figures, such as Frances Wright, Ida B. Wells and the Lee Sisters.
"As a travel brand, we’re committed to inspiring inclusion today and every day which has led us to open more doors for women travelers,” says Melissa DaSilva, President of Insight Vacations, North America. “Our women-only tours, thoughtfully crafted by women for women, cater to travelers’ unique needs – be it exploring diverse cultures, conquering fears, or forging new friendships.”
“Spanning five continents, these carefully curated journeys spare no details with plenty of options for solo travelers,” continued DaSilva. “At Insight Vacations, we recognize the significance of listening to women's voices, and through these women-only trips, we hope to provide exceptional experiences that enable women to explore the world with confidence and curiosity.”
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ALG Vacations (ALGV) is celebrating the arrival of spring with its new European Cities & Seas sale featuring $50 air credit on United Airlines flights and 50 percent savings on air and hotel packages.Travel advisors can book with Apple Vacations, Funjet Vacations, Travel Impressions and United Vacations from now until April 4 for travel through December 15, 2024, to score their clients special savings and perks.Guests can pair a stay of three nights or longer with a United Airlines flight to receive $50 off their booking, which they can combine with promotional pricing for hotel stays for as low as $350 down.The promotion allows travelers the unique opportunity to visit Europe's most coveted cities such as London, Paris and Rome while also enjoying a beach vacation in seaside destinations like the Canary Islands, Mallorca and Corfu, Greece."After exploring top cities in Europe, your clients will love relaxing at the beach with ALGV's Cities & Seas program," says Jacki Marks, Global Head of Trade Brands. "Plus, they know they'll be well-taken care of by familiar hotels like Dreams Resorts & Spas and Secrets Resorts & Spas."Travel advisors can visit ALGVacations.com to learn more about ALGV's European Cities & Seas sale.
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American Airlines is introducing a new fleet of planes at its New York hub.The carrier will add the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at John F. Kennedy International Airport, according to a report from The Points Guy. The publication identified the airline’s plans through Cirium schedules, and subsequently confirmed the news with an airline spokespersonThe new 285-seat plans will be serving American’s New York to New Delhi route beginning October 27. The new plan will replace Boeing 777-300ER aircraft currently flying between New York and New Delhi.American Airlines plans to add several Dreamliners to its New York-based fleet in conjunction with expanding the number of pilots it has operating from New York.“This weekend, American Airlines adjusted the aircraft type operating between New York (JFK) and New Delhi (DEL) starting in October. We will continue to offer daily nonstop service on this route as we optimize our network and fleet,” an airline spokesperson told The Points Guy in a statement.About 30 Dreamliners will be added to American Airline’s stable of planes over the coming years, according to The Points Guy. The first Dreamliner anticipated to come online later this year. The planes contain 51 Flagship Business suites, 32 premium economy seats, 18 Main Cabin Extra economy seats and 143 standard economy seats.