Travelsphere announces partnership with The Times

Tuesday, Feb 24, 2026 0

Escorted tour operator Travelsphere has announced a new partnership with The Times, bringing together journalism-led inspiration and curated travel experiences.

The agreement aims to capitalise on the growing demand for touring holidays and offer The Times’ readers travel options aligned with their interests and passions.

The partnership includes a selection of existing Travelsphere special-interest tours, including wine-focused itineraries, now presented under the new relationship branding.

Itineraries include:

* ‘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.

A broader range of themed tours, centred around other areas of specialist interests, will be added to the partnership in due course.

Adam Kemp, managing director at Travelsphere, said: “This partnership with The Times brings together two organisations with rich heritage and a shared commitment to quality and expertise. At Travelsphere, we’ve always believed that travel should be immersive and meaningful, and by combining our experience with The Times’ trusted voice, we’re excited to deliver enhanced wine and travel experiences that captivate and inspire.”

Tom Morgan, trade sales director at Travelsphere, said: “This partnership gives agents a compelling new story to share with culturally curious clients seeking immersive, interest-led experiences. By aligning specialist itineraries – from wine-focused journeys in Italy and France to future themed departures – with a respected media brand, it creates strong recognition, added credibility and fresh sales opportunities for the trade in a growing touring market.”

Victoria Sanders, director – travel at the Times, said: “We are pleased to announce a partnership with Travelsphere to offer a curated selection of special-interest travel. This collection is designed to resonate with the passions of our readers, providing them with enriching and intelligently crafted experiences we know they value.”