Newmarket Holidays has launched a new 11-day escorted Uzbekistan tour, following the Silk Road. Uzbekistan – Ancient Cities of the Silk Road starts in the capital, Tashkent, exploring the city’s Islamic heritage and Chorsu Bazaar, before heading to the new town. Guests then travel to Khiva, home to the UNESCO-listed town of Itchan Kala, where sights include an ancient citadel and the Duma Mosque. The Uzbekistan tour continues through the red desert of Kyzyl-Kum and on to Bukhara which includes a masterclass in making 'plov', a traditional Uzbek rice dish. Further along the trade route, the tour explores the domed marketplace of Compel Bazaar, the iconic Silk Road city of Samarkand, and Ak-Saray Palace. This is the birthplace of the legendary leader of the Timurid empire, Amir Timur. Prices start from £2,339 per person, saving £150, and include four-star accommodation, most meals, guided tours, internal flights, and transfers, and return flights from Heathrow. Departures are available starting in October 2024 through to November 2025. Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales & Partnerships said: "Customers tell us that they want to explore more destinations that are off the usual tourist trail, so this feels like the right time to introduce an Uzbekistan tour, an incomparable destination to our 2024-26 touring collection.” "This tour is a well-balanced overview of an incredible destination.”   

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More than 40 tours for 2024 and 2025 included

  Agents can inspire customers with 15% savings on all Newmarket Holidays’ escorted tours across Europe following the launch of a new offer that runs until 30 April.   The operator has launched the spring saving to help agents capitalise on post-Easter booking enthusiasm, when warmer temperatures are expected to inspire customers into holiday planning mode.   More than 40 tours are featured in the offer, with 2024 and 2025 departure dates available, and covering Newmarket Holidays’ wide range of award-winning guided adventures to destinations such as Italy, Spain, Portugal, Croatia, and Norway.   Highlights include new tours such as Milan, Verona and Lake Garda, which soaks up the culture, tastes and romance of Northern Italy’s finest cities from a base on the  beautiful southern shore of the famous lake; Paradors & Pousadas of Spain & Portugal, which introduces guests to historic yet luxurious hotels across the Iberian peninsula, and Ephesus and Highlights of Western Turkey, a group tour that is exclusive to solo travellers.   Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales at Newmarket Holidays says: "We’ve no doubt that April’s longer days are getting travellers excited for summer, so we're helping agents capitalise with a 15% discount that will bring huge savings on our full range of European holidays."

 

Newmarket Holidays has expanded its Solo Traveller Collection with an 11-day escorted tour through southern India. The group tour, India's South - Kerala & Madurai's Temples, is exclusively for solo travellers and explores the forests and plantations of the Western Ghats and the sprawling cities of Madurai and Kochi. Guests kick off the India tour to Munnar, through mountains home to elephants, where they explore a tea plantation and museum. The next leg continues to Madurai, for a guided rickshaw ride through the old city, a culinary walking tour of local markets, and a visit to a 17th century palace. There is an evening visit to the Sri Meenakshi Temple to witness the musical, ‘Going to Bed’ ceremony. Continuing eastwards to Periyar National Park, guests can join a nature hike, take a lake cruise and visit a local spice plantation. The tour closes with a cruise through untouched Kerala onboard a traditional, thatch roofed Kettuvallam houseboat before returning to Kochi. Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales, said: “We were encouraged to develop this tour thanks to the growing interest in India tours and the success of our Solo Traveller Collection.” Prices start from £3,249 per person (saving £350 until 30 April 2024), which includes eight nights’ half-board hotel, one night's full-board lodging on a Kettuvallam, excursions, transfers, and return flights to Kochi. Departures are available in November 2025 and through 2026. 

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Travel agents can kick-start their Christmas sales following the launch of Newmarket Holidays’ new festive brochure. The escorted tours specialist has rolled out its full range of seasonal short breaks in a single brochure, with everything from Lapland day trips to escorted tours and ocean cruises included. The holiday options include Santa meet-and-greets in the Arctic Circle, Christmas markets across Europe and guided tours to the UK's most scenic winter cities. There are also warm weather getaways to escape the cold. Eight new tours have been added, with new itineraries for the UK, Germany, France and the Algarve. It increases the 2024 Christmas collection to more than 30 different options. Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales at Newmarket Holidays says: "We all joke that Christmas comes earlier every year, but the reality of today's market is that people want to plan and book ahead.” “Some of our Lapland dates have either sold out or are nearly full already.” "This new festive brochure will help travel agents showcase our wide range of travel options.” Copies of the new festive brochure are now available to order  

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Savings of up to £600 per person available on bookings made until 30^th April

  With a new season on the horizon, escorted tour specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched a brand-new spring offer, allowing customers to take advantage of big savings to secure their wish-list adventures for less on new bookings made until Tuesday 30^th April 2024.   The spring offer encompasses three separate savings, which cover the operator’s entire touring collection. There are savings available of up to £600 per person off worldwide tours, up to £200 per person off European holidays and up to £100 per person off UK & Ireland breaks, with departures running through to 2026.   The collection includes an array of fantastic tours, from journeys through America and Asia to safaris in Africa, cultural escapes in Europe and discoveries closer to home in the UK - many of which include flights from London and regional UK airports, accommodation, selected meals, transfers, excursions, and the guidance of a friendly, local tour manager.   Newmarket Holiday’s Exclusively Solos range is also included in the offer, with several additional tours with a limited number of no single supplement places available, giving more options to solo holidaymakers who want to join a group of like-minded people on their travels.   David Sharman, Newmarket Holidays’ Chief Commercial Officer said: “As we’re nearing spring, we wanted to give our customers an extra incentive to start the next season in style and book a future dream holiday now. We’re offering fantastic savings across our entire touring collection, from far-flung adventures to closer-to-home escapes, with departures running through to 2026 allowing customers to plan ahead whilst locking in a fantastic price.”

Escorted tour specialist Newmarket Holidays has noted a significant spike in demand for short-haul holidays across Europe and the UK. It says booking cycles are getting shorter. Based on guest volumes, short-haul destinations are dominating the operator's top 10 products. Italy is top with 9% growth in customer numbers and three Italian tours - to Portofino, Florence & Tuscany; Puglia & the South, and Capri, Pompeii & the Amalfi Coast all rank among Newmarket Holidays' current escorted tour best sellers. Other group tours consistently popular since the start of the year include Dubrovnik, Montenegro & the Dalmatian Coast; Seville, Granada & Classic Spain, Krakow and Lapland's one day Santa experience. The Scottish Highlands tour by rail has also been a big seller. Newmarket Holidays says booking cycles for European escorted tours are getting shorter in 2024, in contrast to long haul bookings that are being made further in advance than previous years. Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales says: "Our booking data since the start of this year shows that travellers are continuing to book short haul holidays but they are booking later than previous years.” "We're continuing to support agents with new tours that enhance and expand out Italian tour collection and offer fresh experiences."

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Richard Forde has been promoted to the new role of Head of Trade Sales and Partnerships at Newmarket Holidays.  Forde, who is already responsible for managing a trade team of seven and building agency sales across the UK, will now also focus on creating strategic partnerships. His first task in the new role will be to recruit a dedicated Partnerships Manager to focus on new partnerships across all channels. "I’m delighted for this opportunity and to take on the next challenge at Newmarket Holidays. This is a competitive sector and we're not standing still,” Forde said. “I'm looking forward to further influencing the future direction of the company.” “Richard's commitment to Newmarket Holidays is evident and his knowledge of the touring sector,” said David Sharman, Chief Commercial Officer Sharman has worked alongside Forde for the past 14 years. Forde is also working to expand the voice of the touring and adventure sector as the Chair of TIPTO, and was formerly the Chair of the ATAS Trade Engagement committee. 

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Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has hired Freya Sutcliffe to the new position of Retail Account Manager for the Northwest. This strategic addition bolsters the retail sales team and extends service to a wider range of travel agents across the region. Reporting directly to Richard Forde, Head of Retail Sales, Sutcliffe brings over two decades of industry experience. She has served in business development and sales at tour operators including Jet2holidays and TTC Tour Brands. Her appointment follows a record-breaking year for Newmarket Holidays. She will develop existing relationships and recruit new trade partners to help meet travel agent targets for 2024. Richard Forde said: “Expanding our trade team to cover and service more travel agents is a no-brainer. Not only is Freya bringing huge levels of experience and great contacts, she’s also bringing fresh energy and enthusiasm.” 

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Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays is adding to its portfolio of tours across the pond. It is bolstering its popular US tours collection with three new options including one devoted to America’s iconic national parks. Memphis, Nashville & Elvis Presley’s Gulf Coast Beach Retreat spans 14 days, and explores the rich musical heritage of Tennessee before unwinding on the Mississippi coast. It starts at the famous Chattanooga Choo-Choo Hotel before delving into Nashville's country music scene, with optional visits to RCA Studio B and the Country Music Hall of Fame. In Memphis, Beale Street's blues and Graceland pay tribute to Elvis. The tour changes pace in New Orleans, with a steamboat dinner jazz cruise before concluding in Ocean Springs, where Elvis himself liked to holiday. Optional excursions include a shrimping trip in Biloxi or an airboat ride at Gulf Coast Gator Ranch. Prices from £2,610 per person, saving 15% until 15 March.   The Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington DC, Charleston & Savannah explores America’s South over 11 days. It starts with a guided tour of Washington D.C., and then to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway and Skyline Drive, for incredible panoramic views. It visits Charlottesville and the historic colonial settlements of Williamsburg and Jamestown. Visits to Charleston and Savannah offer glimpses at the antebellum architecture and iconic oak-lined streets. Prices from £2,465 per person, saving 15% until 15 March.   Also new is America's Great National Parks, a 12-day tour through the diverse landscapes of the southwestern United States. Starting in the glamorous desert resort of Palm Springs, the tour heads to the unique Joshua Tree National Park, with the option of a thrilling Jeep ride through Sedona's red rock formations in Coconino National Forest. The itinerary includes awe-inspiring visits to the Grand Canyon and Monument Valley, with optional helicopter sightseeing. The journey also explores the dramatic terrain of Canyonlands and Arches National Park. The US tour ends in Colorado at Glenwood Springs and Denver. Prices from £3,240 per person, saving 15% until 15 March. Customers also have the option to add a two-day train journey on the legendary Rocky Mountaineer, venturing across the 'Rockies to the Red Rocks' rail route from Moab to Denver. Prices start from £4,998pp, including a 15% discount available until 15 March. Verity Rice, Product Director said: "Each of these US tours brings something new to the Newmarket Holidays portfolio for agents, making our already popular US collection even more compelling.” 

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Newmarket Holidays has launched a recruitment drive to fill a variety of new roles. The travel jobs available are across across its product, e-commerce, transport, customer experience and technology teams. This will help keep pace with increased levels of customer demand, as well as support trade sales and grow partnerships in the upcoming months. Key roles include a Head of Ecommerce, Long-Haul Product Manager, location-based tour managers, holiday planners, aviation executives and customer operations executives. Additionally, the company is offering a new 12-month intern position within its marketing team following the launch of a successful programme in 2023. Nikki Bail, Head of People and Culture at Newmarket Holidays said “This is such an exciting time as we continue to grow with new escorted tour itineraries across the world.” “We're building our team to ensure we keep meeting demand on every level.” “New recruits are joining an award-winning company that aims to enrich lives and well-being through travel.” The company offers hybrid working and a modern HQ in the London suburbs. Newmarket Holidays' recruitment has been driven by strong sales at the beginning of 2024, plus the launch of 16 new tours in the UK, Europe and worldwide. 

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Escorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has hailed a big jump in bookings for Lapland Santa Experience Day Trips for in December 2024. It has seen 300% increase in bookings compared to the same period last year. The booking spike follows a successful 2023 festive programme, with the operator taking more than 2,500 customers on day trips to the Arctic Circle. The programme offered flights from 12 UK airports to see Santa in the snow. After two months of sales, more than one third of availability for the 2024 programme has already been sold. This is way ahead of the previous year’s figures. Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales at Newmarket Holidays says: “With the support of our travel agent network we have already sold three times more than at this point last year.” Newmarket Holidays’ Lapland day trip takes families to the remote Swedish wilderness of Pajala for activities including reindeer-pulled sleigh rides, husky sleds and snowmobiles rides. After lunch, families follow a lantern-lit pine forest path to meet Santa in his log cabin. Numbers for the day trip are strictly limited with just one festive flight arriving at Pajala each day. The group has exclusive access to Santa’s Village with time to play in the snow. Newmarket Holidays currently has 10% off Lapland Santa Experience Day Trips in 2024,.    

Newmarket Holidays has a message for travellers: 'Discover The World.' It is the focus of a new peaks campaign with discounts of up to 15% on all tours until 15 March 2024. To kick off the campaign, a new TV ad is being broadcast for two weeks, with the 30-second film celebrating Newmarket Holidays’ wish list tours across Europe and the world. Footage showcases iconic sites including the ruins of Pompeii, the Grand Canyon, Plaza de España in Spain, Petra in Jordan and Dubrovnik in Croatia. Produced by the in-house team, the ad concludes with an instruction to find Newmarket Holidays at 'your trusted local travel agent.' Richard Forde, Head of Trade Sales says: "This visually appealing campaign will drive travellers to discover new experiences, try an escorted tour for the first time, and book with their travel agent.” Newmarket Holidays' ‘Discover The World’ discount includes short and long haul escorted tours with departures from 2024 through to 2026. Savings include £322 per person on 31 August 2024 departures for the new Paradors & Pousadas of Spain & Portugal tour. There is £464 per person off 19 June 2025 departures of On Safari in South Africa – Karongwe, and savings of £457 per person on 3 October 2025 departures of The Blue Ridge Mountains, Washington DC, Charleston & Savannah.