Want to know what’s new in touring? Get the lowdown on the latest updates in guided tours, group travel and package trips.
Travel is definitely back! Let the experts guide you in what’s trending in touring news around the world from small-group travel to curated local experiences and brochure releases to whet your wanderlust.
From adrenaline-fulled adventures to niche interests and everything in between, we’ve packaged up what’s on the horizon for touring in Australia and beyond.
Qld and NZ top Aussie travellers’ most-wanted guided holiday destinations

New AAT Kings guided holiday consumer research shows domestic travel is here to stay with 48 per cent of Aussie holidaymakers prioritising interstate trips. More than half of the 850 Aussies and Kiwis surveyed said the limited ability to travel during COVID has only ignited their desire to travel.
Read on for more here.
Zero deposit on 2023 Great Journeys New Zealand tours

Great Journeys New Zealand is launching its 2023 range of guided rail tours, offering pre-sale access with zero deposit available for clients until 16 November 2022. There are 12 tours currently on offer across the two styles, Classic and Signature, on the Northern Explorer, Coastal Pacific and TranzAlpine scenic train journeys. Advisors can make a zero-deposit booking until 16 November via greatjourneysnz.com/agent-booking
Find out more at greatjourneysnz.com/tours-and-trains/tours
Free APT and Travelmarvel customer events in November

APT and Travelmarvel are hosting ‘The World is Waiting For You’ events designed to inspire your clients’ next holiday experience by providing expert advice and insider insights across Australia in November. The free events will be held in multiple locations in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, WA and New Zealand. Advisors can find client invites and marketing info here or register clients here.
Find out more at aptouring.com.au/events
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