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For those truly epic, once-in-a-lifetime destinations, you want to leave your itinerary to the experts. Whether your dream is to see the Big Five on an African Safari, trek tall mountains, explore European cities, or something even wilder, a group tour is the easiest way to do it.

However, picking the wrong group tour company is the quickest way to ruin your trip. Make sure you choose a tour company that aligns with your goals and travel styles. Do you want an intimate group tour or do you prefer to make lots of new friends in a big group? Does the price line up with what you like (luxury vs. budget)? Is the itinerary going to all the places you want to see? 

We’ve done the research and found the very best group travel tour companies for 2023 for every type of traveler.

Best Overall Group Travel: Exodus Travels

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With trips on every continent, Exodus Travels covers anywhere on this planet that you could possibly want to go, from popular destinations like the Amalfi Coast to well off-the-beaten path adventures like Tajikistan. This award-winning group travel company boasts thousands of repeat customers who sign up for trips year after year (97% of past participants would recommend Exodus Travels to a friend). 

These small group tours operate with only around 12-16 people, and always feature experienced local leaders who can give you a unique insight into your destination. Exodus Travels caters to any type of travel style, including trips broken down by type of activity (think walking, cycling, multi-adventure, winter, or cultural) as well as type of traveler (family, age group, etc.). There are curated collections (coastal, “away from it all”, European wilderness, and trips of a lifetime) to inspire you, as well as self-guided options for when you want all the benefits of a group tour planner without the actual group. Looking for that special safari? Exodus Travels just partners with the African Wildlife Foundation to create carefully curated luxury adventures that go above and beyond the standard safari. 

Exodus Travels tours work for almost any budget, with options that range from affordable to premium. 

Top Trip: Explore under-the-radar Europe by foot on Exodus Travels’ Lakes & Mountains of Slovenia walking tour .

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Best Adventure Group Travel: World Expeditions

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World Expeditions has been taking adventurous travelers to remote locations all over the world ever since its first group trek through Nepal in 1975. Today, World Expeditions offers active itineraries on every continent. Intrepid travelers can opt for trips themed around mountaineering, rafting, cycling, hiking, and more. 

World Expeditions aims to leave communities and places where they operate tours better than they found them. Trips are created using the company’s Thoughtful Travel Charter as a guideline, which emphasizes respect for the environment, sustainability, having a positive impact on local communities, protecting wildlife, and more. 

World Expeditions’ trips are capped at just 16 people to provide a good experience for participants, and there are no single supplements for solo travelers willing to share a room with someone of the same gender. 

Top Trip: Summit Africa’s tallest mountain on a fully-supported trek up Kilimanjaro on World Expeditions’ eight day trip up the beautiful Lemosho Route . 

Best Budget Group Travel: G Adventures 

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For travelers on a budget, G Adventures offers cheap group tours that make dream destinations accessible to nearly anyone. (Think: sailing the Galapagos for just $1,124 , criss-crossing India’s Golden Triangle for $559 , or spending 8 days in Bali for less than $800.)

G Adventures is one of the best tour companies for solo travelers as well, as most trips don’t have a single-supplement. You can choose to share a room with another G Adventures solo traveler, or pay extra to have your own space.

G Adventures keeps costs down by opting for cheaper hotels and local meals, and making certain activities optional (for an additional cost). Pick your travel style—options range from “basic” to more luxe tours run in partnership with National Geographic. Family tours, local living tours (featuring homestays), and wellness-focused tours are also available. 

Top Trip: G Adventures’ China Express trip is a great way to see the highlights of China if you’re short on both time and budget. 

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Best Educational Group Tours: EF Go Ahead Tours

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When you really want to learn about a destination, consider a group trip with EF Go Ahead Tours . EF is the world’s largest private education company, and the Go Ahead Tours arm capitalizes on the company’s relationships with local educators, historians, and tour guides to create group trips that take you deep into a destination. 

These small group tours generally cap at 38 travelers, and feature unique educational experiences. For a bucket list trip, EF Go Ahead Tour’s special event tours are particularly enticing, as they offer behind-the-scenes access to tough-to-plan trips like Oktoberfest in Munich or Cherry Blossom season in Japan. 

Intimidated by solo travel? EF Go Ahead Tours is a great option for solo travelers, since it offers designated trips for solo travelers , where everyone is traveling alone, making it less intimidating.  

Top Trip: Bring the tastes of Italy home with you on EF Go Ahead Tours’ Food & Wine: Piedmont & Tuscany tour (operated in partnership with America’s Test Kitchen), where you’ll learn how to make local dishes. 

Best Responsible Group Travel: Intrepid Travel

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Looking for a responsible group travel operator that focuses on bettering the communities and destinations they visit? Intrepid Travel is the world’s largest travel B Corporation, a certification for companies doing good. 

Intrepid Travel’s tours focus on sustainability, diversity, inclusion, and sustaining communities. The company has its own charity, The Intrepid Foundation , which has donated over 7 million dollars to over 130 community organizations. 

Intrepid Travel’s small group tours attract a wide range of travelers, but they are especially great for younger travelers, as they have a large number of trips designed for people aged 18-29 . (Other trips, including family-focused trips, are geared toward any age.)

Top Trip: Experience unforgettable wildlife encounters on Intrepid Travel’s Premium Uganda & Rwanda trip which includes time with the mountain gorillas of Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. 

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Best Private Group Travel: Kensington Tours

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Whether your group consists of just two people or involves taking the entire extended family, Kensington Tours will take all the hassle of planning out of the equation. This private group operator creates personalized trips and itineraries tailored to your preferences, while their experts handle all the logistics and bookings. 

Plans are entirely flexible, and can even be changed while on the trip on a whim. Need some inspiration? Browse Kensington Tours’ travel ideas , to get some ideas for your next adventure. 

Top Trip: Sail around the stunning shores of Croatia and the Dalmation Islands on a private luxury catamaran on Kensington Tours’ fully customizable tour . 

Best Polar Group Travel: Chimu Adventures

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Whether you’re headed north to the Artic or south to Antarctica, Chimu Adventures has the perfect polar group trip for you. Chimu Adventures has some of the most variety for polar trips, with options to fly, cruise, or a combination of both to get to your destination.

For an ultra-unique Antarctica trip, Chimu Adventures offers cruises departing from Australia or New Zealand (most Antarctica trips depart from Argentina). Can’t stay long? Book one of Chimu Adventures’ scenic flights to Antarctica , which fly as far as the south pole in one spectacular 16-hour day.

Chimu Adventures is one of the cheapest group trips to Antarctica, with rates starting under $5,000.

Top Trip: If you’re pressed for time (or simply don’t have the stomach for the Drake Passage), Chimu Adventures’ Antarctica Fly Cruise will get you to the ends of the earth quickly and smoothly.

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Best Group Tours for Solo Travelers: For the Love of Travel

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Group tours can be a great way to meet new people, but they can sometimes skew on the older age range. If you’re between 25-39 and a solo traveler looking to meet new people, you’ll love For the Love of Travel . All participants on the trips are between 25-39, and according to the company, 80 percent are solo travelers—so you’ll make friends fast. Hoping to meet someone who will be more than just a friend on your next trip? Trips include a balanced number of “gal and guy spots” to ensure an even balance of genders within groups (and of course, non-binary genders are always welcome). 

For the Love of Travel offers weeklong (or longer) international trips as well as shorter weekender trips to nearby destinations like Mexico or Denver—perfect for people without a lot of vacation time.

Top Trip: Sleep in a glass igloo under the Northern Lights, go sledding with huskies, and warm up in traditional saunas on For the Love of Travel’s Lapland tour , already booking dates for 2024.

Best Biking Tours Group Travel: DuVine Cycling

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Biking through the rolling hills of Italy or across the mountain roads of Chile sounds like a dream, but the logistics seem daunting (especially if you don’t want to haul all your own stuff from point-to-point). Enter: DuVine Cycling , a luxury small group tour company that specializes in bike trips. 

With trips across Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the United States, DuVine Cycling is a cyclist’s dream. Choose from all-biking trips or mix things up with a cycle and sail bike tour or a multi-sport adventure —no matter what, everything is included, from luxury boutique accommodations to top-quality name brand bikes. 

Top Trip: DuVine’s Holland Bike Tour promises “tulips, windmills, beer, and cheese”—what more could you need?

Best Luxury Group Travel: Abercrombie & Kent

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Abercrombie & Kent has been delighting discerning travelers since 1962. Today, they take travelers on unforgettable adventures across over 100 different countries and all seven continents. Although Abercrombie & Kent’s trips are pricey, they encompass once-in-a-lifetime experiences like private jet tours around the world or luxury chartered cruises .

There are trips designed for solo travelers and families , and the small group journeys max out at around 14-18 guests.

Top Trip: Swim with whale sharks in the Philippines, feed proboscis monkeys in Malaysia, and photograph wild tigers in India on Abercrombie & Kent’s Wildlife Safari: Around the World by Private Jet trip , already booking dates into 2024.

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The best tour companies for guided tours in 2024 deliver special insider experiences you simply can't book independently..

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Guided tours are an easy and stress-free way to discover new places. When you travel with the best tour operators, you can often dig much deeper into the history, culture, and daily life of your destination than if you’d gone it alone. In fact, the world’s top tour companies employ local guides, handle all of the details, and often deliver special insider travel experiences you simply can’t book independently. And travel tour groups are a good value, too.

To learn more about this year’s best tour companies and their guided tours, click on any company name in the list below to go straight to their website and start your search. Or, scroll down to read more about my picks for the best tour operators in 2024.

2024’s Best Tour Operators for Guided Tours 

  • G Adventures  
  • Adventures by Disney
  • Grand Circle Travel
  • Road Scholar
  • Collette  
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  • Overseas Adventure Travel
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1. Trafalgar Tours

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One of the largest and most established tour operators in the world, Trafalgar offers everything from standard coach tours and small group active tours to private tours, hiking and biking tours, and special interest tours built around nature, history, food, and other interests. All told, Trafalgar hosts more than 350 guided tours in 72 countries and all seven continents. England, Italy, the Iberian Peninsula, Egypt, Ireland, Argentina, and Thailand are some of its most popular destinations. ( Read our full Trafalgar review here .)

Seniors and travelers 50 and older are Trafalagar’s core audience, though children as young as five years old are welcome on its family tours. Trafalgar’s solo travel options include free or reduced single supplement prices for many of its most popular trips. Each of its tour directors has at least three to five years of road experience, and many have been with the company for decades. 

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Trafalgar’s guided tours cover all accommodations (typically four-star hotels where available) and most transportation during your trip, including airport transfers on the majority of its overseas tours. Most meals and activities are included. Trafalgar also offers special one-of-a-kind experiences such as dining with locals, sleeping in a castle or historic hotel, and early entry to popular tourist attractions. Anyone who books a tour with Trafalgar’ is automatically enrolled in its Very Important Traveler (VIT) program that offers discounts and priority access on future trips. 

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Operator Trafalgar

  • Average guided tour group size: 40 guests (standard coach tours); no more than 17 guests on small group active tours.
  • Price range: Upscale.
  • What’s included: Accommodations, transportation within the trip, admission prices, and most meals.
  • What’s not included: Pre- and post-trip transportation, some meals, and tips.
  • Primary audience: Seniors and travelers over the age of 50.
  • Destinations: Europe, Africa, North America, Central America, South America, Middle East, Oceania, and the Polar regions.
  • How to book:  Directly through  Trafalgar or through a travel agent
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2. G Adventures

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Small group tour operator G Adventures has guided trips suitable for a wide range of travel preferences. The company’s driving philosophy is all about improving the world through travel, and it supports this mission by utilizing local businesses and community resources on its tours. Many of G Adventures’s guests share this philosophy as a core value. 

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The company’s guided tours cater to a variety of fitness levels and cultural interests. Its classic tours hit a sweet spot between backpacking and traditional group tours; active tours focus heavily on hiking, trekking, biking, and other physically intense activities; family tours lean into age-appropriate activities and kid-friendly accommodations; local living tours let you participate in the rituals of daily life in unique destinations around the world; and 18-to-thirtysomething tours let young adults explore the world with similarly aged companions. 

G Adventures also partners with National Geographic for both general tours and family journeys designed to provide guests with an even deeper understanding of the cultures and traditions of each destination. And the company’s one-of-a-kind Jane Goodall Collection of guided tours offers a responsible way to experience wildlife up close. G Adventures offers a unique perk on all of its trips. The company’s Lifetime Deposits program allows you to retain your initial deposit for use at a later date at no extra charge if you need to postpone a trip due to a change in plans or circumstances.

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Company G Adventures

  • Average guided tour group size: 12 people.
  • Price category: Moderate.
  • What’s included: Accommodations, activities, and some meals.
  • What’s not included: Airfare.
  • Primary audience: Adults ages 30 to 55, but also families and younger travelers.
  • How to book: Directly through G Adventures or through a travel agent.
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3. Adventures by Disney

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Founded in 2005, Adventures by Disney offers upscale small group tours to about 40 destinations on all seven continents. While you may associate Disney with princesses and talking animals, a vacation with Adventures by Disney is more about the Disney way of doing things than it is about The Walt Disney Company’s entertainment brand. 

When you travel with Adventures by Disney, what you’re getting is top-notch service, people-pleasing trip leaders (called Adventure Guides), and special experiences created just for Disney’s guided tours (think skip-the-line access to tourist attractions like the Louvre in Paris, special backstage tours on Broadway, or traditional bread-baking demonstrations in Iceland). Each trip also includes at least one Adventure Guide from the host destination, who brings local knowledge and a deep connection to the destination. 

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On guided tours with Adventures by Disney, things run smoothly and right on time . That makes it a great choice for stress-free family travel adventures . Most of Adventures by Disney’s guided tours feature built-in family time as well as built-in alone time for the adults. On some evenings, the Adventure Guides may host a “Junior Adventure” movie night. Other times there may be a kids-only dining table for the evening meal. 

Guided tours with Adventures by Disney include upscale accommodations, transportation within the trip (such as airport transfers, internal flights or trains, and motor coaches), admission prices and VIP experiences, luggage and concierge services, taxes, most gratuities, and many meals. There are typically some “on your own” meals, and pre-trip transportation is not included in the price. Adventures by Disney vacations tend toward the luxury side of the price range: an eight-day Peru vacation starts at $6,199 in 2024; an Adriatic expedition cruise starts at $8,999. In addition to its family-oriented trips, Adventures by Disney also offers private tours and adults-exclusive tours.

Adventures by Disney travelers can enroll in the company’s Adventure Insiders program to receive special offers, including advance notice of new tour destinations.

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Operator Adventures by Disney

  • Average guided tour group size: 35 to 44 guests.
  • Price range: Upscale/premium.
  • What’s included: Accommodations, transportation within the trip, admission prices, VIP experiences, luggage and concierge services, taxes, most gratuities, and most meals.
  • What’s not included: Pre- and post-trip transportation, some meals, and tips for your Adventure Guides.
  • Primary audience: Families and adult Disney fans.
  • How to Book: Directly through Adventures by Disney or through a travel agent.

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The flagship brand of the Globus family of companies (which also includes Cosmos and Avalon Waterways ), tour operator Globus offers coach tours on six continents spanning more than 70 countries. Tour styles include small group tours , offered on Europe and North America itineraries; choice tours, which allow you to choose from three or four possible excursions rather than a one-size-fits-all schedule; undiscovered tours that take a deep dive away from the tourist areas; self-guided independent tours; Escapes by Globus , which operate during the slower tourism season between November and March; and faith-based trips to destinations such as the Holy Land.

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Globus caters to older adults, generally from about 50 to 70 years old, with most guests traveling as part of a couple or family. For solo travelers, which comprise about 20% of the tour company’s guests, Globus offers single supplement waiver promotions on select tours. Globus also has a Welcome Back Credit loyalty program. Each trip earns up to a $250 credit toward a future trip with Globus, Cosmos, or Avalon Waterways.

Quick Facts about Guided Tours with Globus

  • Average guided tour group size: 38 guests (classic coach tours); 20 to 24 guests (small group discovery tours).
  • Price category: Budget to moderate.
  • What’s included: Hotels, all breakfasts, some additional meals, all transportation, VIP “skip the line” access, and local guides.
  • What’s not included:  Gratuities and airfare; however, Globus offers the option to purchase airfare when you book, which comes with free airport transfers.
  • Primary audience: Adults between 50 and 70 years old.
  • Destinations: Europe, Africa, North America, Central America, South America, the Middle East, and Oceania.
  • How to book: Directly through Globus or through a travel agent.

5. Grand Circle Travel

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Operating since 1958, Grand Circle Travel is another highly regarded tour operator for adults over 50. The flagship brand within the Grand Circle family of companies (which also includes Overseas Adventure Travel ) offers a wide selection of land-based tours and river cruises for groups ranging in size from 24 to 47 people. 

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Grand Circle Travel’s trips are specifically designed for older travelers. Leisurely pacing and a focus on value are hallmarks of the Grand Circle experience. Like its sister company Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.), which is a top choice for active solo travelers over age 50, Grand Circle stands out as a great fit for solo travelers interested in finding camaraderie and community on vacation. The company offers free or low-cost single supplement fees on all of its itineraries. Grand Circle has guided tour experiences on all seven continents. Land-based group tours average about 30 travelers, while river cruises can range from about 38 to 45 guests. Grand Circle’s loyalty program, called the Inner Circle Club , offers discounts for frequent guests and multiple trips booked within the same calendar year. 

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Operator Grand Circle Travel

  • Average guided tour group size: 24 to 30 guests (land tours); 38 to 45 guests (river cruises).
  • Price category: Moderate to upscale.
  • What’s included: Airfare, meals, activities, accommodations, transportation, special events, gratuities for local guides and motor coach drivers (land tours); airfare, accommodations, most meals, onboard drinks and house beer and wine, port charges, and gratuities for local guides and motor coach drivers (cruises).
  • What’s not included: Airfare can also be purchased separately.
  • Primary audience: Adults, including solo travelers, over the age of 50.
  • How to book: Directly through Grand Circle Travel or through a travel agent.

6. Road Scholar

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What started as the tour company Elderhostel in 1975 has since evolved into Road Scholar , a non-profit tour company with an educational focus that offers guided tours around the world. Its primary audience is senior travelers, but it also has the special and unique Grandparent Adventures , which support grandparents and grandchildren traveling together. Road Scholar is also very solo-traveler friendly—about 25 percent of Road Scholar tour guests are solo travelers. And the tour company has a number of itineraries for women-only tours as well.  

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Road Scholar’s educational tours include all accommodations plus most meals, expert-led lectures, field trips, and hands-on experiences, as well as transportation and gratuities. Road Scholar is able to book airfare for international tours, which allows you to have your travel monitored and supported by the company from start to finish. 

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Company Road Scholar

  • Average Tour Size: 22 people.
  • Price Range: Budget to luxury (from about $699 to $21,999 per person).
  • What’s Included: Accommodations, most meals, expert-led experiences, transportation, gratuities, and the Road Scholar Assurance Plan coverage.
  • What’s Not Included: Pre- and post-trip transportation.
  • Primary Audience: Older travelers, grandparents traveling with grandkids, women, and solo travelers.
  • Destinations: Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Australia and South Pacific, and Antarctica.
  • How to book: Directly through Road Scholar or through a travel agent.

7. Collette

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A family-run business with hundreds of guided tour options across all seven continents, Collette offers a mix of small group trips (14 to 24 people per tour) and classic guided tours (up to 44 people). Its group tours start around $1,500, and most guests are over the age of 55. Collette is worldwide travel brand and tour operator with offices in the U.S., Canada, Australia, and the U.K.

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From land tours and river cruises to rail journeys, small group tours, and city stays, Collette offers a variety of ways to travel, including optional excursions and pre- and post-tour nights at your destination. And while the company tends to attract an older and budget-focused audience with an eye toward value, many of its hotels are four-star quality, and meals favor well-reviewed local restaurants with generous menus. 

Collette employs local guides for all of its trips and puts an emphasis on utilizing local businesses and restaurants. It also offers community sustainability programs for its guests in destinations across the world and invests a percentage of its proceeds back into local community or sustainability projects. Tour guests are automatically enrolled in The Collette Passport Club and receive credit toward future trips. 

Quick Facts about Guided Tours with Collette

  • Average guided tour group size: 44 guests (classic tours); 14 to 24 guests (small group tours).
  • What’s included: Hotels, activities, museum and attraction admissions, local guides, transportation, and airport transfers.
  • What’s not included: Airfare, meals, and gratuities.
  • Primary audience: Adults, primarily couples, between the ages of 50 and 70.
  • How to book: Directly through Collette or through a travel agent.

8. T auck Tours

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Family-owned Tauck has a simple philosophy: Deliver more than what’s expected. The award-winning guided tour operator has been doing just that for nearly 100 years by offering authentic experiences and behind-the-scenes access to destinations all over the world. Tauck’s century of experience is evident in nearly every detail of its guided trips, which cover more than 100 destinations in 70+ countries across all seven continents.

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The company’s tours are well-regarded for their expertise in local customs, traditions, flora, and fauna. Meals and accommodations are upscale. Its tour guides, called Tauck Directors, come from 40 countries and average a decade of experience each. You can choose from five unique trip styles: land tours, small group journeys, river cruises, small ship cruises, and multigenerational family journeys called Tauck Bridges. The tour operator also boasts an exclusive partnership with the award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, offering deep-dive trips that explore the themes of his films, including the American Civil War, U.S. national parks, baseball, and jazz. 

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Operator Tauck

  • Average guided tour group size: 35 people (standard tours); 24 people (small group tours).
  • Price category: Upscale.
  • What’s included: Gratuities, sightseeing and admissions, most meals, airport and luggage transfer, and taxes.
  • What’s not included: Airfare and alcohol.
  • Primary audience: Adults over age 50 and multigenerational family groups.
  • How to book: Directly through Tauck or through a travel agent.

9. National Geographic Expeditions

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Launched in 1999, National Geographic Expeditions leans into its parent company’s core values of exploration, science, education, and storytelling to offer exceptional guided tours on all seven continents. From exploring the Swiss and Italian Alps by train to photographing Machu Picchu at sunrise, National Geographic Expeditions takes you to some of the most celebrated natural wonders, archaeological sites, and wildlife-rich destinations in the world. 

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A guided trip with National Geographic Expeditions is all about meaningful exploration of the world and its many cultures. Whether by land, small ship, train, river cruise, or even private jet, you can expect a guided tour that goes way beyond the ordinary. And with itineraries geared specifically for photographers, families ( in partnership with G Adventures ), or independent travelers, you’ll be exploring alongside both like-minded travelers and subject matter experts. 

The company offers two unique ways to travel: National Geographic Signature Land tours, led by NatGeo experts, are its flagship trips and feature high-end accommodations, special access to field researchers and sites of interest, and even photography workshops; National Geographic Journeys, led by local guides, utilize mid-range hotels and blend hands-on exploration with more free time to explore on your own. Many National Geographic Expeditions trips also offer pre- and post-trip extensions.

The National Geographic Lifelong Explorers program offers loyalty discounts for return guests. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from each trip helps fund the National Geographic Society’s research and conservation programs around the world.

Quick Facts about Guided Travel Tours with National Geographic Expeditions

  • Average guided tour group size: 16 to 25 people per departure; cruises are all in small ships under 200 passengers.
  • Price category: Premium (National Geographic Signature Expeditions); budget to moderate (National Geographic Journeys).
  • What’s included: Meals, accommodations, excursions, services of a National Geographic Expert, ground transportation, most transfers, baggage handling, most gratuities (for National Geographic Signature Land); some meals, accommodations, excursions, local guides, ground transportation, and some transfers (for National Geographic Journeys).
  • What’s not included: Airfare, some meals, and some gratuities.
  • Primary audience: Photographers and families with a passion for learning.
  • How to book: Directly through National Geographic Expeditions or through a travel agent.

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The budget-friendly member of the Globus family of travel brands (alongside Globus and Avalon Waterways ), Cosmos offers a range of tours around the world but has a particularly strong focus on European tours. Cosmos offers similar itineraries to its sister brand Globus but brings costs down by opting for good-but-more-budget-minded accommodations. While Cosmos is best known for its coach tours, the company also offers small group trips, off-the-beaten-path itineraries in popular destinations, event-focused tours, and Christian faith-based trips that highlight religious history in the Holy Land, Italy, Spain, and Portugal.

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Cosmos runs tours on five continents spanning more than 60 countries. Among its most popular destinations are Great Britain and Ireland, Canada, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and the United States. Many of the company’s tour directors hail from the country in which they lead tours, and a number of them have spent decades with Cosmos. The company also employs local guides to help with additional on-the-ground aspects of its tours. Cosmos offers a Welcome Back Credit loyalty program. Each trip earns up to a $250 credit toward a future trip with Globus, Cosmos, or Avalon Waterways.

Quick Facts about Group Tours with Cosmos 

  • Average guided tour group size: 36 guests (standard coach tours); 20 to 24 guests (small group tours).
  • Price category: Budget.
  • What’s included: Hotels, guided city sightseeing excursions, ground transportation, and some meals.
  • What’s not included: Airfare, optional excursions, gratuities; flights and airport transfers can be purchased at additional cost from Cosmos.
  • Primary audience: Adults in their early to mid 50s.
  • Destinations: Europe, South America, Central America, North America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.
  • How to Book: Directly through Cosmos or through a travel agent.

11. Overseas Adventure Tours (O.A.T.)

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Part of the Grand Circle family of companies that also includes Grand Circle Travel and Grand Circle Cruise Line, Overseas Adventure Travel (also called O.A.T.) is a small group adventure travel tour specialist offering guided tours on all seven continents. O.A.T.’s tour group guests are over the age of 50 and many are solo travelers looking to join like-minded travelers on active itineraries around the world.

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Why is O.A.T. is so popular with older solo travelers? One reason is that the company rarely charges a single supplement on its trips. A fair number of the company’s guided tour itineraries also have women-exclusive departures. Overseas Adventure Travel rates all of its tours by activity level ranging from one (easy) to five (strenuous). The company operates more than 60 unique trips on all seven continents. Both multi-country and single-country tours are offered; some itineraries focus on culture while others have an ecological focus.

Unlike many other guided tour companies, O.A.T.’s prices typically include airfare, though guests also have the option to book their own flights. Overseas Adventure Travel’s loyalty program is the Sir Edmund Hillary Club , which offers benefits beginning with your third trip.

Quick Facts about Guided Tours with Overseas Adventure Travel (O.A.T.)

  • Average guided tour group size: 13 people.
  • What’s included: Airfare, most meals, all transportation, accommodations, activities, and gratuities for local guides.
  • What’s not included: Gratuities for trip leaders, some meals; airfare can also be booked separately.
  • Primary audience: Active adults over 50, particularly solo travelers.
  • Destinations: Europe, Africa, North America, South America, Middle East, Oceania, and the Polar regions.
  • How to Book: Directly through OAT or through a travel agent.

12. Intrepid Travel

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Sustainable and experience-rich travel is the heart and soul of everything Intrepid Travel does. The not-for-profit group travel tour operator runs trips geared toward young adults, women, solo travelers, active travelers, and families, and it generally attracts like-minded guests who value responsible travel, conservation, and respect for indigenous cultures. In fact, many of Intrepid’s most compelling guided tours make personal connections with local communities a centerpiece of the experience.

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Intrepid offers a wide range of trip styles and themes to suit a variety of audiences: Basix caters to independent travelers who prefer free time to explore on their own; Original tours include a mix of activities and free time; Comfort goes at a relaxed pace; and Premium tours offer the best accommodations, most comfortable transportation, and exclusive experiences. Different themes include Active, Food, Expeditions, Family, Solo, 18 to 29s, and Trekking, among others. Travelers are automatically enrolled in the Intrepid Insiders program with their first trip. The loyalty program offers advance notice of sales and new trips.

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Operator Intrepid Travel

  • Average guided tour group size : 12 people.
  • What’s included: Accommodations, local transport, and some meals.
  • What’s not included: Airfare, travel insurance, and tips.
  • Primary audience : Adults ages 25 to 40.
  • Destinations : Europe, Africa, North America, Central America, South America, Middle East, Oceania, and the Polar regions.
  • How to Book: Directly through Intrepid or through a travel agent.

13. AdventureWomen

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The women’s-only travel group AdventureWomen makes it easy for female travelers to explore the world in a safe and meaningful way alongside other women. Founded in 1982, AdventureWomen now offers nearly 50 tours across more than 65 counties. AdventureWomen’s guided travel tours for women welcome solo female travelers, women traveling together, mother-daughter pairs, sisters, and more. Each tour description clearly outlines the required fitness level for the journey. 

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The company’s most popular guided tours include a wintertime tour of Iceland to view the Northern Lights, a Galapagos Islands wildlife cruise by private yacht, and a journey along Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast. These guided women’s only adventure tours include lodging, ground transportation, most meals and activities, guides, and some gratuities. AdventureWomen’s average tour group size is on the small side, with tours generally welcoming 12 to 15 women per departure. Guests often credit the small group size for fostering camaraderie with other travelers on these guided tours. 

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Company AdventureWomen

  • Average guided tour group size: 12 to 15 people.
  • What’s included: Accommodations, most meals and activities, ground transportation, tour guides (called Managers), and some gratuities.
  • What’s not included: Pre- and post-trip transportation, alcohol, some gratuities, and certain meals.
  • Primary audience: Women seeking to travel with other women.
  • Destinations : Europe, Africa, North America, Central America, South America, and the Middle East.
  • How to Book: Directly through AdventureWomen or through a travel agent.

14. Abercrombie & Kent

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A pioneer in the world of luxury small group trips, Abercrombie & Kent has been operating guided tours for more than 60 years. These days, the tour company runs trips on all seven continents spanning more than 100 countries. Each of Abercrombie & Kent’s small group tours is run by a Resident Tour Director who remains with the group throughout the trip, while additional specialized local guides help travelers enjoy one-of-a-kind insider experiences.

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Because Abercrombie & Kent is a luxury tour operator, accommodations tend toward high-end hotels wherever possible. Participants are often Gen X and Boomers. Guests are automatically enrolled in the company’s Marco Polo Club loyalty program on their third journey with Abercrombie & Kent. 

Quick Facts about Guided Tours with Abercrombie & Kent

  • Average guided tour group size: 14 people.
  • Price category: Upscale/premium.
  • What’s included: Inter-trip flights, upscale accommodations, luggage transfers, meals, mid-journey laundry services, all activities, and expert guides.
  • What’s not included: Airfare to and from your trip destination.
  • Primary audience: Adults aged 40 and older.
  • How to Book: Directly through Abercrombie & Kent or through a travel agent.

15. Exodus Travels

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A worldwide adventure travel tour operator, Exodus Travels offers small group and independent cycling, walking, hiking, wildlife, and cultural tours in nearly 90 countries across all seven continents. Exodus has operated small group guided tours, self-guided tours, and private tours around the world since 1974, and today offers more than 500 unique tours ranging from popular locales like the Amalfi Coast in Italy to remote destinations like Tajikistan. 

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The company’s small group tours average between eight to 16 guests and utilize local trip leaders and experienced local guides. Solo travelers comprise nearly half of Exodus’s guests, who are given the option to pay a single room supplement or share a room with another guest at no additional charge. For those who want the convenience of a curated trip (pre-planned accommodations, activities, and transportation) without the constraints of traveling with a group, Exodus’s self-guided options give you freedom and flexibility to explore on your own. 

While Exodus is popular with budget-minded travelers, the company also offers premium guided tours to some popular destinations. A partnership with the African Wildlife Foundation allows Exodus to offer luxury safaris, for example. Guests are automatically enrolled in the tour operator’s loyalty program, called Exodus Collective , after two trips. Exodus Collective offers special discounts and members-only sales. After your seventh trip, you’ll be upgraded to the company’s Pioneer level, which comes with even greater discounts and perks. 

Quick Facts about Guided Tour Operator Exodus Travels

  • Average guided tour group size: 8 to 16 people.
  • Price category: Budget to upscale.
  • What’s included: Accommodations, some meals, activities, and local guides.
  • What’s not included: Airfare, airport transfers, and gratuities.
  • Primary audience: Adventure travelers, solo travelers, and active independent travelers.
  • How to Book: Directly through Exodus or through a travel agent.

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Coordinating group travel brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. To make this experience a standout success, it’s critical for you to select a group travel agency that not only understands the complexities of group dynamics but also offers optimal group travel solutions tailored to meet your collective needs.

An agency that specializes in crafting successful group travel experiences can transform a routine trip into an unforgettable adventure. In this blog, we’ll guide you towards making the ideal choice for your travel plans, ensuring every aspect of your trip is enjoyable and stress-free.

Continue reading to discover how MTI Events can elevate your group travel experience, making it an unforgettable journey tailored to your corporate needs.

Understanding the Benefits of a Group Travel Agency

Traveling with a group can enhance the experience and create cherished memories. However, the complexities involved in organizing trips can feel daunting. This is where a group travel agency can be a valuable partner in planning your trip.

Let’s explore how group travel agencies leverage their expertise to benefit your group’s adventures significantly.

Expertise in Group Coordination

Imagine the convenience of having a skilled navigator to steer your group’s travel plans. Group travel agencies bring extensive group travel expertise to the table, ensuring that every detail—from the transport logistics to the daily itinerary—is managed. Proficient coordination with many moving parts enables your group to move seamlessly from one experience to the next, crafting a cohesive and enjoyable journey for all.

Access to Special Group Rates

One benefit that immediately catches the eye is the ability to snag bulk travel discounts. Agencies are adept at negotiating rates and securing deals that individual travelers often can’t access. Whether it is for flights, hotels, or excursions, group travel expertise means agencies can unlock unmatched value, reducing the overall cost per person and making the trip more affordable and expansive for everyone involved.

Hassle-Free Group Travel Planning

With a group travel agency by your side, you can look forward to effortless group travel coordination. Say goodbye to the sleepless nights of juggling multiple bookings and hello to stress-free planning. From arranging convenient flight schedules to booking comfortable accommodations and creating engaging itineraries, the agency allows you to focus on the excitement of the trip, not the intricacies of planning it.

Factors to Consider When Choosing a Group Travel Agency

When you’re looking for a group travel agency, your choice will significantly impact the kind of experience your group enjoys. An ideal agency should cater to your preferences with vast destination choices, offer tailored group itineraries, and provide exceptional traveler support.

Let’s explore the crucial factors that you need to consider.

Variety of Destinations Offered

An impressive roster of destinations is a hallmark of a seasoned travel agency. As you sift through your options, prioritize agencies that showcase vast destination choices, enabling you to select locales that resonate with your group’s travel aspirations. Whether you’re looking to explore ancient cities, relax on sun-drenched beaches, or conquer rugged landscapes, the right agency will deliver a world of options.

Customization Options for Group Trips

To ensure that everyone in your group has an unforgettable experience, tailor-made itineraries are indispensable. Look for agencies specializing in creating customized travel plans that cater to your group’s interests and dynamics. Whether it’s cultural immersion, adventure sports, or leisure activities, tailored group itineraries can transform a standard trip into an extraordinary journey.

Quality of Customer Service

Traveler support is the backbone of a reliable group travel agency. Assess the level of responsiveness, availability, and flexibility in handling your group’s requirements. From your first inquiry to the conclusion of the trip, the quality of customer service is a direct reflection of how much an agency values its clients and is committed to delivering a seamless travel experience.

Evaluating Customer Reviews and Testimonials

One of the most telling indicators is the feedback from previous clients who have used the traveling agency. By evaluating customer reviews and testimonials, you gain insights into real-world experiences and can better validate the agency’s reputation. Agencies receiving consistent positive reviews will likely have a proven track record in orchestrating successful group travels.

Assessing Agency Expertise

The complexity of group travel necessitates a high degree of expertise from your chosen agency. Investigate their credentials, longevity in the travel industry, and the proficiency of their team. An agency with diverse expertise is more likely to address the intricacies of group travel effectively, ensuring your journey unfolds without a hitch.

Cost Considerations in Group Travel Planning

When planning a group trip, understanding the financial aspect is as crucial as the itinerary. Navigating trip costs doesn’t have to be complex. Here’s what you should pay close attention to for managing your budget effectively.

Understanding What’s Included in the Quote

To start with transparent travel pricing, ensure you receive a comprehensive quote breakdown. This quote should clearly itemize what’s included in your travel package. Typically, this could range from accommodations and transport to meals and guided tours. Knowing exactly what your payment covers helps you budget accurately and prevents any surprises along the way. Here are a few components that should be transparently listed in your quote:

  • Accommodation details, including the type and number of rooms
  • Transportation such as flights, buses, and any in-city transit
  • Meal plans specifying which meals are provided
  • Scheduled tours and entrance fees to attractions
  • Any included gratuities or service charges

Identifying Hidden Fees or Extra Charges

Extra charges and hidden fees can quickly inflate the cost of a trip, which is why it’s critical to stay alert to additional travel costs. Request the agency to disclose all potential charges that might not be evident in the initial quote. Some common hidden costs to look out for include:

  • Baggage fees for flights, which can vary widely between airlines
  • Resort fees are often charged separately from the hotel rate
  • Wi-Fi access charges in hotels
  • Optional excursion and activity fees beyond the planned itinerary
  • Transfer costs between different modes of transport
  • Any applicable taxes that are not included in the quoted price
  • Requesting a detailed and itemized list of all costs from your travel agency can prevent unexpected out-of-pocket expenses and ensure your group’s trip remains within budget.

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The perfect travel agency not only offers attractive pricing but also brings unparalleled value, letting you create well-priced forever memories. As you select a group travel agency, keep these final tips at the forefront: align your group’s objectives with the agency’s offerings, maintain open communication throughout your partnership, and set clear expectations from the outset. These core principles are the bedrock of a smooth group travel experience.

Are you ready to transform your group travel experience into something truly extraordinary? With over 30 years of expertise in the corporate event planning industry, MTI Events is here to guide you every step of the way.

Our commitment to quality service, global reach, and attention to detail ensures that your group travel experience is not just a journey but a memorable adventure. From breathtaking incentive travel programs to seamless corporate event planning , our wide range of services is designed to meet and exceed your expectations.

Don’t settle for the ordinary when the extraordinary is just a call away. Contact MTI Events today and embark on a travel experience like no other.

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Expedia announces layoff of 208 Seattle employees in a pivotal workforce reduction move

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SEATTLE — Expedia, the online travel agency, is set to lay off 208 Seattle employees on May 1, according to Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN).

The announcement comes just five days after the company released a regulatory filing , noting they'll be reducing their overall workforce by roughly 1,500 employees.

"On February 22, 2024, Expedia Group, Inc. committed to restructuring actions to recalibrate resources in light of the company's organizational and technological transformation," the company wrote in its filing.

RELATED: Expedia Group says about 500 people in Seattle will lose their jobs

Expedia also said they expect the "restructuring" to result in an $80 million to $100 million charge to its bottom line due to severance and compensation benefits costs.

The layoffs were reported nearly four years after Expedia announced their plans to lay off roughly 12% of their direct workforce , which affected roughly 500 Seattle employees and 3,000 employees overall. Following that announcement, Expedia declared that the nature of its expansion was both "unhealthy and undisciplined."

In 2019, Expedia moved into a 40-acre, 950,000 square foot headquarters overlooking Elliot Bay and the Puget Sound.

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Expedia Group announced on Feb. 8 that Ariane Gorin will succeed Peter Kern, who has served as the company's CEO since 2020, starting May 13, 2024. Gorin, who's held various roles at Expedia Group since 2013, has also been elected to serve on the company's Board of Directors.

I am truly honored to have the opportunity to lead Expedia Group as we build on the foundations established by Peter, our leadership team, and our global workforce. Leading our multibillion-dollar B2B business has been an incredible experience, and I look forward to even greater growth ahead for the entire Company," said Gorin. "It’s an exciting time in the Company’s history, and I’m energized by the opportunities ahead for our employees, travelers, and partners.

Last year, Expedia recorded its highest-ever full-year and fourth-quarter revenue, which grew roughly 10% compared to 2022.

The company also reported that they repurchased over 19 million shares for a record price of $2 billion in 2023.

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Which big employers have the largest and smallest gender pay gaps? New data reveals all

The difference between what men and women are paid at the biggest employers in Australia has been revealed for the first time: from brewers and builders to banks and bakers.

Data divulged under new laws show massive gender pay gaps at some of our most well-known businesses, including many where women are their key customers.

At brewer Lion, maker of XXXX, Tooheys and Four Pillars gin, the median base pay gender gap is just 1.4 per cent.

It is higher (8.4 per cent) if you include all forms of remuneration such as bonuses and penalties, but still far below the national average of 14.5 per cent and a sliver of those at some of Australia's biggest household names.

Sarah Abbott, a human resources executive at the brewery group, understands the challenge.

"There are a number of colleagues in other organisations who are very nervous for these announcements. And my advice would be start now: The sooner you start, the sooner you're going to be able to create change," she says.

That might be too late.

More than 5 million workers get to judge if what their employer says about gender equality — and does — match up.

The median gender pay gap at airline Jetstar is 53.5 per cent, meaning that for every $1 a male worker makes at the company, women earn, on average, 46.5 cents.

It's scarcely better at Virgin (41.7 per cent), Qantas (39.3 per cent), the Commonwealth Bank (29.8 per cent), Westpac (27 per cent), insurer IAG (27.5 per cent) or Suncorp (20.5 per cent).

The figures in this article are based on "base pay". If you use a "total remuneration" figure that takes in penalties and bonuses, some gaps change. Jetstar's gap decreases to 43.7 per cent. Commonwealth Bank's increases to 29.9 per cent.

Companies have been submitting their data to the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) for almost a decade, which created anonymised industry-by-industry reports and told companies where they sat in their sector.

Despite opposition from some business groups, the Labor government changed the law and led to this moment of radical transparency: the publication of the gender pay gaps at every company in Australia with more than 100 employees. 

See below for the gaps at companies including supermarkets, football clubs, schools, healthcare providers, law firms and more — or your employer.

Power giant AGL acknowledges it has work to do. It's one of many companies with a base salary pay gap (30.3 per cent) more than double the national average. 

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With a decade in the job — and distinctive rainbow-flecked hair — everyone at the Loy Yang power station in Victoria's Latrobe Valley seems to know Sarah Gilbert.

"I found that AGL in particular, there's always been a respect for people as they are rather than necessarily your gender or your cultural background," she says.

"It's always been about respect for the person."

The head of risk and assurance, she helps the company to comply with laws that govern the coal mine and power station.

Historically it has been a male-dominated field, but she's never felt uncomfortable. 

"And I've never had to queue for the toilet," she says, laughing.

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As the company tries to close the gender pay gap, it includes people like Ms Gilbert in leadership programs, attracting more female apprentices to the well-paid field, and having a commitment from the CEO down to changing the company.

"In the engineering space, we're seeing more females coming through. Certainly, in terms of our operators, we're seeing more females, literally at the coalface," she says.

"There's a really clear indication that, yeah, they're serious about it."

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The gender pay gap — the difference between what men and women are paid in the same organisation — is a  persistent problem .

WGEA, which collates the information, describes it like this:

"Gender pay gaps … show the difference between the average or median pay of women and men across organisations, industries and the workforce as a whole."

As Qantas notes in a statement, the figures show what's happening across the whole organisation: 

From Qantas Group chief people officer Catherine Walsh: "This does not mean women are paid less than men to do the same jobs at Qantas and Jetstar, but shows there is a significant under-representation of women in highly paid roles like pilots and engineers across airlines globally."

It is not about "equal pay for equal work".

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The fact that men and women should be paid the same for the same work has been enshrined in law for decades.

Any employer not doing that is breaking the law.

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The gender pay gap is more complex and comes about through factors such as gender-dominated or previously segregated industries.

For example, teaching and "caring" professions have typically been dominated by women and paid much less than male-dominated fields such as construction.

Women are also more likely to have time out of the workforce to raise children or care for elderly relatives. Additionally, there is a history of gender discrimination against women and historic barriers to better wages and financial security, such as making up a higher proportion of part-time roles.

It's for these reasons that companies that are reducing their gaps have tended to do similar things: increasing the proportion of women in management roles, turning maternity leave provisions to "paternity leave" (and encouraging men to use it), and auditing where the lowest-paid roles in a company are. 

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In a statement ahead of the release, WGEA chief executive Mary Wooldridge said workers being able to see inside their own companies was a "significant step forward" for accountability.

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The figures will now be released annually, meaning the public will be able to see any improvement.

"We'll be able to see if the commitments they make and articulate in relation to their understanding of the gaps and what they're going to do about them translates into the outcome of reducing their gender pay gap," she says.

The public pressure from workers inside companies — and media coverage of the data — is part of the plan. 

And it's worked elsewhere. 

Worked in the UK

The UK government first published the information in 2017, prompting an explosive response as high-profile companies were forced to defend and fix large gaps between what they paid their male and female staff.

Airline RyanAir (a 72 per cent gap) and bank Barclays (44 per cent) were among the biggest. The data made a substantial impact  in reducing the gap in future years.

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Since publishing the broad data (2010) and the specific company-by-company information (2017), the gender pay gap has fallen by almost a quarter for all employees.

The reason?

Companies must submit their internal data to WGEA, with the submission signed off by a chief executive or person at a similar level.

At the same time, companies are invited to provide an "employer statement" to give context to their results.

For example, one of the reasons the airlines have large gaps is that the intake of pilots remains overwhelmingly male. Their well-paid jobs contrast with customer-facing staff at airlines who tend to be female and lower-paid. 

As Virgin Australia notes in its statement:

"The 2023 median gender pay gap … of 41.7 per cent is driven by the demographic profile of our organisation. We have a larger proportion of men occupying higher paying roles, such as pilots and aircraft engineering roles … we are focused on improving the demographic profile of key roles across our organisation over time."

Insurer IAG makes similar points about its 8,400 staff.

"While IAG has a greater representation of women than men across our workforce, there are fewer women than men at senior career levels where role pay is typically higher, and fewer women than men in higher-paying roles," its statement reads.

"While recognising we have further work to do to achieve gender pay equity … we welcome the increased focus and transparency through WGEA publishing these important metrics and look forward to reporting on our progress in future years."

It is not compulsory for companies to provide the contextual information. Much of it has  just been released and will be added to this article when it is made available. Companies mentioned in this article have been contacted for comment before publication.

The gap remains broad, even at companies that champion women.

Women undercut

Some of the most popular brands in Australia that sell goods largely to women have substantial gender pay gaps.

For every $1 a man makes working at the following companies, this is what a woman makes, on average:

  • At retailer City Chic Collective, owner of City Chic and Avenue:  42.3 cents (gap is 57.7 per cent) 
  • At retailer Fast Future Brands, owner of TEMT and Valleygirl:  47.9 cents (gap is 52.1 per cent) 
  • At clothes chain Forever New:  49.9 cents (gap of 50.1 per cent) 
  • At jeweller Pandora:  52.8 cents (gap is 47.2 per cent) 
  • At swimwear retailer Seafolly:  55.5 cents (gap is 44.5 per cent) 
  • At active-wear retailer Lorna Jane:  63.7 cents (gap is 36.3 per cent) 
  • At clothing retailer Sussan:  73.1 cents (gap is 26.9 per cent) 
  • At accessory giant Lovisa:  73.6 cents (gap is 26.4 per cent) 
  • At chain store Decjuba:  79.1 cents (gap is 20.9 per cent) 

All of these companies were contacted for comment.

Forever New pointed out the implications of having a 1,436-strong workforce where the vast majority were women working in retail stores, many in entry-level positions. There are just 65 male employees in the organisation, but 62 of them work in the head office which has larger salaries.

In a statement, it defended its result.

"As a brand, Forever New has policies in place to ensure equal remuneration between women and men and offers flexible work arrangements for females to continue to progress in their careers."

Further, it says 84 per cent of the best-paid quarter of its workforce are female "and women occupy 89 per cent of manager level roles".

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Decjuba has a similar-sized workforce and an even starker gender split: it's 99 per cent female.

"The pay gap at Decjuba is skewed due to the small number of male team members, many of whom are in head office roles," the company said in a statement that listed policies on parental leave, flexible work and visa sponsorship.

"We are proud to have a balanced gender representation in our executive leadership team."

City Chic says three-quarters of general manager and operational manager roles are held by women, but it doesn't employ many men in its stores because of the nature of the product.

"City Chic is committed to gender equality in remuneration and, where appropriate, gender diversity in its employment practices. Given the nature of City Chic's business (plus size women's fashion), a limited number of roles are appropriately open to gender diversity, with the majority of its personnel being in customer-facing sales roles."

Shortly before publication, lawyers for Lorna Jane sent a letter threatening legal action if the reporting of its average total remuneration gender pay gap (37.1 per cent, higher than its base salary gap) did not place the figure "in proper context".

The letter from HopwoodGanim lawyers notes that at the time the data was taken, Lorna Jane employed 1,382 women and 47 men, with women making up 97 per cent of the workforce and the entire staff of its 101 stores.

"As part of Lorna Jane’s commitment to providing flexible employment conditions for its valued team, a very large number of its female staff enjoy being able to work in casual and part-time capacities. In contrast, the vast majority of Lorna Jane’s male employees work in full-time, non-retail roles."

As the gender pay gap reflects the difference in average earnings between women and men in the workforce, the tiny proportion of men working in Lorna Jane — all in roles outside of retail service — would grow the overall gap.

Brands including 2XU, Jenny Craig, Tupperware Australia and The Body Shop were published on a list of "non-compliant" employers which did not submit a report on time.

Consumers will choose

Silvia Salazar, a senior research fellow at the Bankwest-Curtin Economics Centre at Curtin University, cites the examples of FairTrade coffee and Rainforest Alliance certification for products as she thinks about the potential impact on some of the brands listed.

"If you are somebody that cares about gender equality, you are probably going to shop elsewhere if you see that the company that you really like is offering really low pay for women, has no women in management and so forth," she says.

Dr Silvia Salazar

It comes down to values: what a company talks about and what it does.

"You expect that a company that mostly caters for women will care also to have these women enjoy equality within their companies."

Dr Salazar describes it as akin to the issue of " greenwashing " — where companies market products or services as environmentally sustainable when they're not. 

"You can have the same thing with this gender equality. I guess this publicly available data will show whether companies are actually doing what they said. Or not," she says.

Brewing change

A 2016 audit at brewer Lion exposed big gaps in how men and women were paid — and prompted action.

"We gave people changes to their base pay to say: 'What you're currently on isn't right. And we want you to be paid fairly for your role and your level'," says Ms Abbott, who runs the diversity, equity and inclusion function at Lion.

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"That was done on the roles, positions that we recognised needed to be fixed.

"We needed to right the wrongs, draw a line in the sand and say: 'This is not okay on our watch'."

But the changes went further. The company banned discussion of previous salaries during job interviews and paid people according to the position they held.

"We don't want to bring on a poor behaviour that's replicated over (other) organisations into our own. So we pay for the level and the role, not for what the person was paid for before," she says.

Beer kegs on shelving at XXXX brewery in Brisbane.

With a gender pay gap now at 1.4 per cent, Lion is an example of both the work required inside companies that want to tackle the issue — and the change possible.

"We really welcome the opportunity for organisations to share their gender pay gap," Ms Abbott says. 

"It's just basic equity. It's black and white. To me, I don't think there's any question around why and why not we should be doing it."

Froth and bubble

"What's not to love about brewing?" laughs Celsa Wilton, the brewing manager for Castlemaine Perkins, the iconic home of XXXX near the banks of the Brisbane River.

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With a background in science, Ms Wilton was drawn in by the technical challenge of the process and now helps brew millions of litres of beer every year. 

When she started 30 years ago she was the "first and only female at the table" but now has a team with a 50:50 gender split. Acknowledging that it hadn't been easy, Ms Wilton says it's now a point of pride that incoming staff don't experience a work environment dominated by one gender.

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"There are so many advantages to trying to close that gender gap. Not because we've got a box to tick or a quota to meet, but you want that diversity in thinking in the brewery," she says.

"We can offer a different way of problem-solving, a different way of coming up with solutions," she says.

"There are so many benefits to having that diversity within any team."

A long list

Figures reveal the gender pay gap at some of Australia's biggest brands. Here are a few of the base pay gender gap provided to the government agency WGEA and published on Tuesday:

  • Supermarket Woolworths:  5.7 per cent
  • Rival Coles:  6 per cent
  • Smaller rival Aldi : 5.3 per cent
  • Department store Myer: 2.8 per cent
  • Retailer JB HiFi: 1.9 per cent
  • Parent company of carb-pusher Bakers Delight: 35 per cent
  • Burger chain Grill'd: 12.5 per cent
  • Optometrists Specsavers: 7.4 per cent
  • Travel agents Flight Centre: 16.8 per cent
  • Telco Optus: 13.5 per cent

Big banks, insurers

There's a substantial gap among the so-called "Big Four".

  • Commonwealth Bank:  29.8 per cent
  • Westpac: 27 per cent
  • ANZ: 22.7 per cent
  • NAB: 16.4 per cent

In a statement, the nation's biggest lender says the Commonwealth Bank has "a long history of promoting gender equality and working to improve the position of women in our workplace, and society more broadly" and has set clear public goals around its commitment.

"On an aggregate level, CBA has achieved gender pay equity on a 'like for like basis' – that is, men and women are paid equally for performing the same or comparable work. CBA's median pay gap calculated by WGEA reflects many factors influencing the gender pay gap more broadly, including the types of roles performed by women, the seniority of those roles and the composition of the workforce."

Women make up more than half (54 per cent) of the bank's workforce but 71 per cent of the lower-paid customer service roles in branches and call centres. 

Westpac also pointed to its leadership in gender equality and its desire to pay people fairly.

"Our gender pay gap is heavily influenced by the shape of our organisation, with many women being employed in roles in contact centres, operations and our large retail branch network," a spokesperson said in a statement.

"Our focus is on improving the gender pay gap by increasing participation of women in senior roles as well as specialist areas such as institutional banking and technology."

  • Bendigo and Adelaide Bank:  24 per cent
  • Goldman Sachs:  32.7 per cent
  • Barrenjoey: 33.8 per cent
  • IAG: 27.5 per cent
  • QBE: 24 per cent
  • Bupa:  33.8 per cent 
  • Medibank: 17.8 per cent

Sporting clubs and associations

  • Collingwood Football Club:  42 per cent
  • Adelaide Football Club: 30 per cent
  • Port Adelaide Football Club: 9.8 per cent
  • Fremantle Football Club: 32 per cent
  • Essendon Football Club:  23.1 per cent
  • Richmond Football Club:  16 per cent
  • North Melbourne Football Club: 2.9 per cent
  • Wests Tigers Football Club:  4.8 per cent
  • SANFL: 4.7 per cent
  • Football Australia: 0 per cent
  • AFL: 0 per cent
  • Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology:  11 per cent
  • Australian Red Cross Society: 10.4 per cent
  • St Vincents Hospital (Melbourne):  6.6 per cent
  • RSL Care RDNS: 0.9 per cent
  • St John of God Health Care: -2.9 per cent

Miners, services

Rio Tinto has a negative gender pay gap, meaning women are, on average, paid more across the organisation.

  • BHP Group: 18.9 per cent
  • Rio Tinto:  -2.3 per cent
  • Hancock Prospecting:  25 per cent
  • Inpex Australia: 24.5 per cent
  • Woodside Energy:  16.1 per cent
  • Thiess: 8.7 per cent
  • GHD: 26 per cent

Consulting firms, law firms

  • PwC:  4 per cent
  • KPMG:  12.9 per cent
  • Deloitte:  16.7 per cent
  • EY:  15.9 per cent
  • Accenture: 15.8 per cent
  • Boston Consulting Group: 27.2 per cent
  • McKinsey Pacific Rim: 33.4 per cent
  • Maurice Blackburn: 31.7 per cent
  • Shine Lawyers: 25.5 per cent
  • MinterEllison: 22.2 per cent
  • Allens: 9.8 per cent
  • Herbert Smith Freehills: 17.3 per cent
  • Clayton Utz: 18.9 per cent
  • Watpac Construction: 41.6 per cent
  • Built Management Services: 35.6 per cent
  • Schindler Lifts: 34.9 per cent
  • Henley (Arch Unit Trust):  33.3 per cent
  • Simonds Group: 29.7 per cent
  • Hansen Yuncken:  28.6 per cent
  • Lendlease: 24.7 per cent

Education and training

  • South Coast Baptist College WA:  42.4 per cent
  • Central Queensland University: 20.7 per cent
  • Catholic Education WA:  16.7 per cent
  • Methodist Ladies College WA:  33.1 per cent
  • University of Technology Sydney:  11.9 per cent
  • Australian National University: 7.9 per cent
  • University of Melbourne: 7.4 per cent

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Cleartrip Is Winning More Travel Agents for Its Agency Business – India Report

Bulbul Dhawan , Skift

February 28th, 2024 at 11:00 PM EST

Cleartrip's agency business is recording fast growth, a sign of its growing stake in the online travel sector in India.

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The Skift India Newsletter is your go-to platform for all news related to travel, tourism, airlines, and hospitality in India.

Online travel agency Cleartrip has announced that its travel agent partners increased by 40% in 2023 as compared to 2022. The company’s business-to-business platform Agentbox 2.0 recorded four times higher volume of business in 2023 than the previous year, it added. 

Agentbox 2.0: Cleartrip’s agency business is a platform that aims to provide travel agents with a one-stop solution for booking airlines, hotels, and holiday packages. It allows agents to earn commissions as well as create sub-agents and expand their businesses. 

With 70% growth in monthly agent transactions, Cleartrip had onboarded more than 5,000 agents in fiscal 2022, establishing what it called “the fastest-growing agency network in India.” In a May 2023 release, the company had said that it has built a presence in over 27 cities.

Cleartrip on Indian market: In the Skift India Travel Podcast, Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan Rajagopal shared that the company aims to become a travel superapp . As part of its plans to capitalize on the country’s travel potential, Cleartrip also recently launched a corporate travel booking tool for organizations . 

AirAsia Planning to Increase Malaysia’s Connectivity to Smaller Indian Cities

Malaysian low-cost airline AirAsia is looking to increase the connectivity between Malaysia and tier 2 and 3 cities in India. Currently, the carrier operates 14 routes between the two countries. It has said that the plans to further grow its network in India are underway. The carrier had recently announced three new routes from Indian cities to Kuala Lumpur set to begin during the course of 2024 .

India is a major source market for Malaysia. In 2023, India stood sixth in terms of nationals that visited Malaysia. Notably, the number of Indian tourists that visited Malaysia in 2023 was more than double of the 2022 levels. With the recent decision that allows visa-free entry to Indians in Malaysia, these numbers are expected to spike further. 

Lemon Tree Hotels Signs Two New Properties

Lemon Tree Hotels has signed two new properties. Sankhwas Garh, a Lemon Tree Resort is set to come up near Mundwa in Rajasthan featuring 51 keys. Keys Lite by Lemon Tree Hotels, Vijayawada will feature 44 rooms. Both the hotels are slated to open in 2026. The company had recently announced the signing of Lemon Tree Resort, Marpalle in Telangana. 

This expansion spree is in line with the company’s strategy to leverage the growing middle class segment in India. Expecting it to be the driving force for the industry in the near future, the company is increasing its presence in tier 1, 2, and 3 cities. 

Tripura Government Focusing on Boosting Tourism Sector 

The Tripura government is working on enhancing the tourism sector, Chief Minister Manik Saha said while inaugurating the project for beautification of Jagannath Dighi in the state’s Udaipur town. He also shared that the Bhadarghat railway station in Agartala has been modernized to provide facilities similar to those available in an airport. 

In 2022, the state recorded a footfall of 235,600 tourists, up nearly 25% from the 2021 levels. The state is ramping up its efforts to position itself as a sought-after travel destination. Last year, it announced its plans to invest INR 10 billion ($121 million) to build tourism infrastructure. These plans included making available five houseboats in Dambur Lake and setting up four ropeways in various parts of the state. 

Cygnett Hotels and Resorts Planning Aggressive Pan-India Expansion

Cygnett Hotels and Resorts has announced its plans to undertake aggressive pan-India expansion in 2024. This comes as the group, which has now completed 10 years of existence, recorded a 15.6% increase in Average Daily Rate (ADR) in 2023. The company, which operates in the midscale hospitality segment, also recorded occupancy rates of 80%. 

Cygnett aims to have at least 33 operational hotels by the end of the year. It is targeting regions that have high tourism potential, with special focus on Northeast India. The company has in its pipeline hotels in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tawang, and Guwahati, Barpeta, Nagaon, and Galahad in Assam.

Air Mauritius to Operate Between Chennai, Mauritius From April 2024

Mauritius national carrier Air Mauritius will operate flights from Chennai to Mauritius from April 13, 2024. The weekly flight will operate every Saturday from Chennai. This marks the resumption of the airline’s operations in Chennai after a four-year gap. The carrier currently has flights from Mumbai and Delhi. 

India is Mauritius’ biggest source market in Asia and in the first quarter of 2023, nearly 8,000 Indian tourists visited the African nation. This figure was more than triple that of 2022 first quarter level.

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