Tauck has announced it will close its dedicated Australian office in 2026 and integrate local sales and reservations operations into the guided touring company’s global network to better align resources and ensure continued growth.
For Australian travel advisors, the wind-down of the company’s dedicated local sales and reservations team will occur in stages throughout 2026.
Sales team member roles will continue until 31 March, while reservations staff positions will remain in place through to 15 December 2026.
After the transition, the company will leverage its global network to support Australian trade partners, advisors and travellers.
Tauck Vice President of Global Sales & Service Steve Spivak said the measured decision reflects the US-based company’s ongoing commitment to align its resources to deliver the highest level of service.
“After a thoughtful review of our global operations, we have determined that integrating our Australian sales and reservations functions into our wider network will enable us to better support our guests and partners worldwide,” he said.
“Although this is a fundamental step to optimise our resources and strategic growth from a business perspective, I would also like to take this opportunity to personally acknowledge the unparalleled passion of our Australian team, which has been led by David Clark.
“Over the past six years, David and the team have been incredibly dedicated and committed to the Tauck brand, which has made a real impact in this region, and I thank them sincerely.”
Managing Director Australia David Clark said: “I have been honoured and humbled to work with Tauck over the past six years. During this time, my team and I have been able to bring this wonderful, historic travel brand to our Australian travel partners and travellers, which has been incredibly rewarding.”
“I would like to thank each member of the Australian sales and reservations team for their hard work and dedication to the brand as well as our valued travel agent partners and media friends for their continued support.”
Spivak added: “Tauck has been proud to serve the Australian travel community for more than 40 years. We remain deeply committed to our Australian guests and partners and to providing the high standards of care and service that they’ve come to expect, during this transition and beyond.”
“Our existing itinerary offerings will proceed as planned, as we continue to welcome Australian travellers across our full portfolio of journeys on all seven continents.”
For more info, visit tauck.com.au
