Collette's 2024 Success: Small-Group Travel on the Rise
In an exciting development for travel enthusiasts, Collette has announced that 2024 is shaping up to be a banner year for the company, marking the most successful period in its impressive 107-year history. This surge in popularity is largely attributed to the increasing trend towards small-group travel, which is capturing the hearts of adventurers around the globe.
According to Collette, small-group tours have consistently emerged as the favored travel style, boasting an intimate maximum group size of just 24 travelers. This approach has proven to be highly appealing, allowing for personalized experiences and deeper connections with destinations. “Small group Explorations tours have seen incredible growth over the past four years,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, the President & CEO of Collette. “Not only do we want to support this growth, but we aim to propel it to an entirely new level.”
Since embarking on this small-group journey strategy back in 2008, Collette has successfully crafted unique travel experiences that enable travelers to soak in the essence of destinations in ways that larger tours may not allow. One of the standout offerings in their latest catalog is the tour titled “Namibia and South Africa: Epic Landscapes and Wildlife.” This exhilarating journey includes thrilling safari game drives, breathtaking explorations of the Namib Desert, and even a heartwarming home-hosted dinner with a local family in Cape Town.
Leibl-Cote also highlighted the company’s awareness of the impacts of overtourism on communities in popular destinations. “Travelers will always want to see the top attractions in each region, but not every tour has to focus solely on these. Our design team considers this when crafting new itineraries,” she explained.
Among the new destinations gaining traction is Crete, now featured in the upcoming “Gems of Greece” tour set to launch in 2025. Additionally, Albania is emerging as a captivating alternative itinerary, inviting explorers to discover the lesser-known gems of the Balkans.
As we move into 2024, it’s clear that Collette is committed to not just meeting the demands of travelers but elevating the travel experience itself. By embracing small-group adventures, the company is paving the way for meaningful connections with cultures around the world.
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