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
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