G Touring brands Travelsphere and Just You have launched their Europe 2027 escorted touring programmes.   The programmes have been launched four months earlier than previously in response to guest and travel agent feedback.   Newly introduced options for Travelsphere include the eight-day ‘A Taste of Italy’s Veneto’ wine-themed tour, with prices starting from £2199pp; and eight-day ‘Savouring Bordeaux and the Dordogne’, with prices starting from £2399pp. For Just You, new options include a 16-day ‘Wonders of the Aegean’, with prices starting from £4699.   Further example itineraries across the programme include: * Travelsphere’s eight-day ‘The Best of Switzerland’, with departures available from May 2026 through to September 2027. Prices start from £3,199pp * Travelsphere’s 12-day ‘Treasures of Turkey’, with departures available from April 2026 through to November 2027. Prices start from £1,999pp * Just You’s eight-day ‘Albania Uncovered’, with departures available from March 2026 through to October 2027. Prices start from £1,749 * Just You’s eight-day ‘Croatian Island Explorer’, with departures available from May 2026 through to October 2027. Prices start from £3,499   Tom Morgan, trade sales director at Travelsphere and Just You, said: “We’re excited to launch our Europe 2027 programmes earlier than ever before, giving both guests and travel agents greater confidence, clarity and more time to plan ahead. Bringing these itineraries to market well in advance reflects the strong demand we’re seeing for forward planning and our commitment to responding to feedback. With a wide range of expertly curated escorted tours across Travelsphere and Just You, there are countless opportunities for meaningful discovery across Europe in 2027.”   All tours include return flights, overseas transfers, accommodation, select meals, and a holiday director and specialist local guides.

  G Touring escorted touring brands Travelsphere and Just You have announced significant increases to their respective regional flight departure programmes for 2026.   For solo specialists Just You, regional departures have grown by more than 100%, with an additional 45 tours now featuring regional flights.   Meanwhile, for Travelsphere the number has increased by more than 50%, with a further 39 tours now having a regional departure.   In addition, flights are now available from Stansted Airport for both brands, taking the total number of regional departure airports to 11, consisting of Gatwick, East Midlands, Birmingham, Stansted, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol, Leeds Bradford and Liverpool.   Example itineraries include: * Travelsphere’s eight-day ‘Secret Lakes of Italy’ tour, starting in Milan and visiting Bergamo, Lake Iseo, Lake Idro & Lake Ledro, Levico Terme, and Lake Molveno & Lake Serraia. Prices start from £1,499pp. Regional departures available from Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Bristol. * Just You’s 11-day ‘Highlights of Peru’ tour, starting in Lima and visiting the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Puno and Lake Titicaca. Prices start from £3,999. Regional departures available from Manchester and Birmingham.   Rachel Mould, head of sales UK at Travelsphere and Just You, said: “Our expanded regional flight options make it easier than ever for customers to join a Travelsphere or Just You holiday. These increases reflect strong demand for greater choice and convenience, opening up escorted touring to more people than ever before. The addition of Stansted, taking us to 11 UK departure airports, further strengthens our nationwide offering and the ability for travel agents to match the right tour to the right customer.”   All tours include return flights, overseas transfers, accommodation, select meals, and a holiday director and specialist local guides.

  Specialist escorted touring brands Travelsphere and Just You have announced extended opening hours for the peaks booking period and the introduction of a dedicated trade phone number.   From the week commencing January 12 and running through to February 13, the contact centre will be open from 8am-6pm on Monday and Tuesday; 9am-6pm from Wednesday to Friday; 9am-5pm Saturday; and 10am-2pm Sunday.   The new dedicated trade number, which is live now, is 01858 415210.   The changes have been implemented following feedback from travel agents, as part of the operators’ Expert Advisory Team. This consists of 10 agents and enables the trade to share feedback and collaborate with the brands on ways of working and engagement.   Tom Morgan, trade sales director at Travelsphere and Just You, said: “By extending our opening hours during the peak booking period and introducing a dedicated trade phone number, we’re responding directly to agent feedback and giving them quicker, more convenient access. These enhancements, shaped through our Expert Advisory Team, reflect our commitment to listening, collaborating and continually improving how we support the trade.”   In addition, the operators recently launched a new peaks booking incentive, running throughout January and February.   Agents need to book any Travelsphere and Just You holiday to be in with a chance of winning a range of prizes, including fam trip places and beauty bundle sets.

  Escorted touring brands Travelsphere and Just You have launched new peaks campaigns offering savings on select short and long-haul itineraries.   Travelsphere’s ‘Travel Extraordinary’ campaign features savings of up to £800 per booking (based on two adults) for long haul and up to £300 per booking (based on two adults) for short haul.   Solo specialists Just You has savings of up to £400 available on long haul departures and £150 on short haul options, as part of its ‘Shared Moments’ promotion.   The offers are valid on new bookings made until February 28. Applicable 2026 itineraries include:   * Travelsphere’s 17-day ‘Grand Tour of Canada & Rocky Mountaineer’, departing May 11, 2026. Prices start from £6,399pp, saving £400pp * Travelsphere’s eight-day ‘Amalfi Coast, Pompeii & Capri’, departing April 10, 2026. Prices start from £1,649pp, saving £100pp * Just You’s 18-day ‘Experience South Africa with Victoria Falls Add-on’, departing January 6, 2027. Prices start from £6,298, saving £400 * Just You’s 12-day ‘Canada and the Rocky Mountaineer’, departing October 3, 2026. Prices start from £6,249, saving £350   Tom Morgan, trade sales director at Travelsphere and Just You, said: “With generous savings across both short and long-haul escorted tours, we’re making unforgettable travel more accessible than ever. Whether it’s a far-flung adventure or a closer-to-home escape, these campaigns are the perfect opportunity to turn travel ambitions into reality, without compromise, and explore worldwide destinations with the comfort and ease of an escorted tour.”

  Travelsphere has added to its Royal Geographical Society (RGS) Collection for 2026 with the launch of a new tour exploring Turkey and Greece.   The operator has additionally announced that its existing ‘Jordan’s Ancient Wonders’ itinerary will become part of the RGS Collection.   Travelsphere’s RGS Collection is a selection of itineraries that feature expert-led insights, an exclusive RGS tour booklet keepsake offering destination content provided by the Society, and co-branded luggage labels. A contribution from each booking supports the Society’s ongoing research and fieldwork.   The new 16-day ‘Turkish Delights & Greek Treasures’ tour will start in Istanbul, visiting Canakkale, Troy, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Samos, Athens, Kalambaka and Nafpaktos, before ending with a second visit to Athens.   Highlights include tours of Istanbul, the Gallipoli Battlefields, the Acropolis in Athens and the Meteora monastery complex. Prices start from £3649pp, departing September 20.   The eight-day ‘Jordan’s Ancient Wonders’ tour itinerary starts in Amman, taking in Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea. Highlights include a tour of old and new Amman, a tour of the Roman city of Jerash, and a night in a desert camp. Prices start from £2299pp, departing April 16.   The RGS Collection now consists of 16 itineraries in 2026, including the 18-day ‘Incredible India & Nepal: Culture, Wildlife & Ancient Wonders’; 17-day ‘Epic Wonders of the National Parks’; and 16-day ‘Spirit of Indonesia: Java, Komoda & Bali’.   Kathy Farahat, product & operations director at Travelsphere, said: “Our growing RGS Collection for 2026 reflects our passion for crafting journeys that take guests deeper into the destinations they are visiting. With the introduction of our Turkey and Greece adventure and the enhancement of the Jordan itinerary, travellers can expect greater insight, richer context and exceptional guidance shaped by the RGS.”   The itineraries include return flights from London, overseas transfers, accommodation, select meals, and a Travelsphere holiday director.

  Escorted tour operator Travelsphere has launched a collection of wine-themed itineraries for 2026. The four eight-day European tours, departing from June 2026 onwards, have been specially curated to meet growing demand for specialist interest holidays. Each itinerary features multiple wine tasting experiences, designed to showcase the best of local ingredients and vinification methods. The collection comprises: * ‘A Taste of Italy’s Veneto’, starting in Venice. Highlights include a visit to Bassano del Grappa and the Poli Grappa Distillery Museum; the White Wine Road; the Euganean Hills wine region; Padua; Bardolino; and Soave. Prices start from £2,199pp. * ‘A Toast to France – Champagne and Burgundy’, starting in Reims. Highlights include visits to Troyes; Dijon; the Burgundy region; Chablis; and Sens. Prices start from £2,399pp. * ‘Savouring Bordeaux and Dordogne’, starting in Bordeaux. Highlights include visits to Arcachon; Saint-Émilion; Perigueux; Dordogne; Bergerac; and the Lascaux Caves. Prices start from £2,399pp. * ‘Flavours of Spain’s Basque Country and La Rioja’, starting in Bilbao. Highlights include visits to Hondarribia; the French Basque Country; Pamplona; La Rioja; Haro; and San Millán de la Cogolla. Prices start from £2,299pp. Charlotte Field, marketing director at Travelsphere, said: “We believe that every journey should be savoured just like a fine wine - with flavour, history and discovery. Our new collection of wine-themed tours uncovers the essence of some of Europe’s most celebrated regions, where every vineyard tells a story and offers the opportunity to connect with local traditions and share unforgettable moments with fellow wine lovers.” All itineraries include return flights or Eurostar travel, overseas transfers, accommodation, select meals and a Travelsphere holiday director and specialist local guide.

  Travelsphere and Just You have revealed their 2026 fam trip programme will be the largest ever offered to the trade.   The escorted tour operators have five options available, split into three categories designed to accommodate agents’ level of experience in selling escorted touring.   ‘Beginner’ fam trips are for agents who have never sold a tour but want to learn more; ‘intermediate’ for those with limited sales and knowledge who want to grow their business; and ‘expert’, created for agents where touring is a core part of their work.   In addition, for 2026 a special ‘Winners’ Showcase’ will take place, consisting of agents who win prizes at conferences and events.   Every trip will feature 10 agents and a member of the Travelsphere and Just You team.   They comprise: * Beginner: Greece, from April 24-29. Agents need to apply for a place. * Beginner: Chateau Monet’s Garden, from July 24-27, in partnership with the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers (ATAS). * Intermediate: Uzbekistan, from March 19-27. Agents need to apply for a place. * Expert: Vietnam, from November 25 to December 2. Agents to be chosen by the Travelsphere and Just You trade team. * ‘Winners’ Showcase’: Albania, from October 12-17.   Rachel Mould, head of sales UK at Travelsphere and Just You, said: “Our 2026 fam trip programme reflects how essential travel agents are to the growth of escorted touring. By creating our largest and most diverse range of options, we’re giving agents the hands-on knowledge they need to inspire more customers to try escorted touring. Due to feedback from the trade, we have doubled our ‘beginner’ fam trips, providing an avenue for new-to-touring agents to learn more and build their knowledge.”   Claire Brighton, director at ATAS, said: "ATAS is delighted to partner with our members Travelsphere & Just You on this initiative to bring new agents to the sector. Nothing helps an agent grasp the concept of touring better than experiencing it themselves and I look forward to spending time with them on this amazing trip."   All fam trips include return flights, meals and accommodation, with every agent receiving a room of their own.   To apply for a place on the Greece or Uzbekistan fam trips, agents need to visit the following links and complete the form. Greece - https://forms.office.com/e/6LFG8qtBjb Uzbekistan - https://forms.office.com/e/JSANmwrusK

  G Touring, the operator of escorted touring brands Travelsphere and Just You, has announced that online booking is now available for its agent partners.   The system will leverage the same platform utilised by G Adventures, called Sherpa. It gives agents the ability to make and amend bookings, hold options, update guest information and manage other key elements of their bookings. It forms part of Travelsphere and Just You’s ongoing investment in trade operations and has been introduced in the lead up to peaks in response to agent feedback.   The news was revealed at an exclusive event at World Travel Market to highlight 2025’s key achievements, including that Travelsphere has seen a 17% increase in trade sales (from August 2024 to July 2025) and 15% growth in passenger numbers, while Just You is up 18% for sales and 12% for passengers. The joint UK trade team has also doubled in size to six people.   Meanwhile, October 2025 saw year-on-year growth of 40% in trade sales.   The brands launched several new initiatives this year, including its agent-led Expert Advisory Team, which meets in person to discuss ways of working and trade engagement.   In addition, a partnership between Travelsphere and the Royal Geographical Society (RGS) includes a selection of itineraries that feature expert-led insights from the RGS. Due to demand, the collection has doubled in size since launch.   Just You also introduced the ‘Max 20’ concept, which caps select escorted tours at a maximum group size of 20 people to offer a more personalised experience.   New tours have been launched, with highlights including Travelsphere’s ‘Silk Road Adventure: The Five Stans’; and Just You’s ‘Svalbard & Arctic Explorer’ itinerary, which includes a seven-night expedition cruise.   Elsewhere, G Touring’s collaboration with Planeterra continues to focus on integrating community tourism projects across its itineraries. More than half of travellers have contributed to Planeterra through a voluntary donation programme matched by the company, supporting local communities and creating lasting benefits. By the end of 2026, G Touring aims to include community-led projects in over 100 itineraries.   Furthermore, Just You exceeded its planting target as part of a Planeterra tree growing project. The operator set a goal of planting 25,000 trees, to mark its 25th anniversary. As of this month, 28,000 trees have been planted across five sites worldwide. The project included a trade incentive whereby, for every new trade booking made up to February 28, a tree was planted. It contributed more than 3,000 trees to the overall total.   Adam Kemp, managing director at G Touring, said: “It has been an incredible year for Travelsphere and Just You, with significant growth, new initiatives and itineraries, and a continued focus on our mission to showcase how travel is a force for good. Our partnerships with travel agents, suppliers and community organisations continue to drive our progress, and as we look ahead, we remain determined to deliver the very best in escorted touring. Here’s to another year of doing what we do best - creating life-changing travel experiences.”   Tom Morgan, trade sales director, said: "Providing an online booking option for our agent partners has been a key priority. We’ve listened carefully to feedback from the trade and are delighted to deliver a solution that makes it easier than ever for agents to sell and manage our tours."

  Escorted tour operator Travelsphere has unveiled a new 10-night Arctic tour and cruise as part of its 2026 programme.   The ‘Arctic Explorer - Land of the Polar Bear’ itinerary includes visits to Oslo and Longyearbyen in Svalbard, before a seven-night expedition cruise through the Svalbard archipelago onboard G Adventures’ 128-guest 'Expedition'. Prices start from £7,599pp, departing July 10 and 17.   Highlights include: * Oslo city tour, with Holmenkollen Ski Museum * A visit to the Fram Museum, which focuses on polar exploration * Overnight in Longyearbyen with a visit to Svalbard Museum * Seven nights sailing the Svalbard archipelago * Zodiac excursions led by expert expedition guides, specialising in ornithology, marine biology, glaciology and polar history * Opportunities to spot wildlife such as Arctic foxes, reindeer, whales and polar bears * Lectures and educational programmes   A flexible itinerary will be adapted to ice and weather conditions.   Stuart Perry, head of product at Travelsphere, said: “This is a once-in-a-lifetime adventure that blends culture, nature and discovery. Beginning with a land stay in Oslo, guests will dive into the heart of Nordic charm before embarking on an expedition cruise through the Svalbard archipelago. This unique journey offers front-row views of glaciers, remote fjords and the chance to witness polar bears in their natural habitat, in one of the world’s last great wildernesses.”   The itinerary includes return flights from London, overseas transfers, three-nights in four-star hotels, 26 meals, a welcome dinner, and seven nights onboard the ship full board, in addition to a Travelsphere holiday director and local and expedition guides.

  Escorted tour operator Travelsphere has added three new project visits to its ‘Travelsphere Cares’ programme, in collaboration with Planeterra.   ‘Travelsphere Cares’ is part of the operator’s overarching ‘changing lives through travel’ ethos and supports various projects globally that focus on benefiting local communities. On applicable tours, guests are encouraged to visit enterprises that highlight and preserve the heritage of the region they are visiting.   On 2026 departures of the ‘Beyond the Golden Triangle’ itinerary, guests will be able to visit the Pink City Rickshaw Company, based in Jaipur, India, which empowers women from underprivileged backgrounds by training them to become e-rickshaw drivers and tour guides.   Also in 2026, the ‘Wonders of India & the Tiger Trail’ tour will include a visit to the Sheroes’ Hangout café, established to support acid attack survivors.   In addition, ‘The Spirit of Indonesia’ tour will highlight the work of Senang Hati, in Ubud. This organisation supports differently-abled people with job skills training related to hospitality, painting, sewing and woodworking.   Charlotte Field, marketing director at Travelsphere, said: “We’re proud to expand our ‘Travelsphere Cares’ programme. These projects are a vital part of our commitment to responsible travel, ensuring that while our guests experience the wonders of the world, they can also give something back to the people and places they visit.”   Planeterra is a non-governmental organisation that aims to ensure tourism has a positive impact on communities.

  Travelsphere has added to its ‘Royal Geographical Society (RGS) Collection’ for 2026 with the launch of three tours, and also announced a new ‘Balkan Highlights' itinerary as part of its latest brochure.   The RGS collection is a selection of itineraries that feature expert-led insights, an exclusive RGS tour booklet keepsake offering destination content provided by the Society, and co-branded luggage labels. A contribution from each booking supports the Society’s ongoing research and fieldwork.   The new RGS tours comprise: * 16-day ‘Spirit of Indonesia: Java, Komoda & Bali’, starting in Jakarta and visiting Bandung, Yogyakarta, Malang, Mount Bromo, Labuan Bajo, Komodo National Park, Cunca Rami Waterfall and Bali. Prices start from £3,799pp. * 15-day ‘Wonders of India & the Tiger Trail’, starting in Mumbai and visiting Pench National Park, Kanha National Park, Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve, Khajuraho, Agra and Delhi. Prices start from £3,499pp. * 14-day ‘Wonders of Peru: Machu Picchu & Amazon Adventure’, starting in Lima and visiting the Amazon Jungle, the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, Cuzco, Puno and Lake Titicaca. Prices start from £4,299pp.   The RGS Collection now consists of 14 itineraries in 2026, including the 18-day ‘Incredible India & Nepal: Culture, Wildlife & Ancient Wonders’ and 17-day ‘Epic Wonders of the National Parks’.   In addition, as part of its wider collection, Travelsphere has introduced a 13-day 'Balkan Highlights' tour for 2026, replacing the existing ‘Balkan Adventure’ itinerary. It will start in Split and visit Zadar, Zagreb, Belgrade, Zlatibor, Sarajevo and Mostar. Prices start from £2,999pp.   Kathy Farahat, product & operations director at Travelsphere, said: "Our 2026 brochure is full of immersive journeys, taking travellers closer to the history, culture and natural beauty of iconic destinations. In partnership with the Royal Geographical Society, guests can look forward to exploring ancient Inca wonders in Peru, seeing the majestic wildlife of India, and discovering Indonesia’s incredible islands, with meaningful and authentic encounters throughout.”

  G Touring brands Travelsphere and Just You have announced a partnership with specialist technology provider, Travel Marketing Systems (TMS).   TMS will help the escorted tour operators grow their sales and improve efficiencies via tailored digital platforms and marketing services, including: * Creating tailored marketing assets * Providing tools to generate and share promotions, including via social media and on displays such as in-store digital screens * Embedding promotions and incentives into agents’ email campaigns * Offering a central content library for the trade to access emails, social media posts, store posters, and window and TV displays   Rachel Mould, head of sales UK - Travelsphere & Just You, said: “Our partnership with TMS is all about making life easier for our agent partners - giving them the tools, content and support they need to grow their sales with us. We know agents are busier than ever, so this partnership will help cut through the admin and let them focus on what they do best: inspiring customers and driving bookings.”   Steve Rushton, founder of TMS, said: "We’re proud to partner with Travelsphere and Just You to make it easier for agents to shout about these incredible tours. Agents don’t have time to build marketing campaigns from scratch - they need great content at their fingertips, ready to go. With TMS, we’re taking the hard work out of marketing. Our platform automates the heavy lifting, from email templates and social posts to print-ready assets, enabling even the smallest business to run professional, sales-driven campaigns with ease."