This week: TTC Tour Brands announced its next tour week, featuring FAMs from Trafalgar, Insight, Contiki, and Costsaver; Travel Leaders Network started off 2025 well; and Ensemble has a new cruise partner.
TTC TOUR BRANDS
Following TTC Tour Brands’ inaugural TTC Tour Week in March, the brand has announced that TTC Tour Week is returning this November, offering nine itineraries crafted by Trafalgar, Insight Vacations, Contiki and Costsaver.
The first event attracted over 1,000 applicants with 500 advisors travelling on 13 immersive FAM trips across five brands around the globe.
“Tour Week is an invitation into the heart of the TTC Tour Brands experience,” said Whitney, SVP of Sales at TTC Tour Brands. “We created this initiative to help advisors sell with confidence by immersing them in what their clients will experience on tour. During Tour Week, advisors can forge lasting personal and professional connections, become part of a special community of like-minded peers, and be better equipped to deliver unforgettable client experiences.”
The trips include:
Trafalgar
- Tastes and Sounds of the South [11/7-11/13]: From the sounds of Nashville to the flavours of New Orleans, this cultural journey highlights music, cuisine, and southern hospitality.
- Hawaii Three Island Adventure [11/3-11/9]: Explore Oahu, Big Island, and Maui through authentic local experiences, volcanic landscapes, and island-style relaxation – including a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience at a coffee plantation, learning about how some of the world’s best coffee is grown and roasted.
- Land of the Incas [11/15-11/21]: Discover ancient Incan wonders like Machu Picchu, savour Peruvian cuisine, and connect with Indigenous culture in the Sacred Valley.
- Highlights of India [11/7-11/13]: A vibrant journey through India’s Golden Triangle, including Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur, featuring the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Amber Fort, and City Palace. Highlights include a rickshaw ride in Delhi and the Mohabbat-E Taj show in Agra
Insight Vacations
- Magical Switzerland [11/10-11/16]: Discover alpine villages, lakeside cities, and mountain railways, featuring a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® visit to the Red Cross Museum and a cruise on Lake Lucerne. Ride the Bernina Express, explore Jungfraujoch’s Ice Palace and Sphinx Deck, and visit Chillon Castle near Montreux.
- Wonders of Egypt [11/9-11/15]: A historic journey through Cairo, Luxor, and the Nile, complete with a river cruise, an expert Egyptologist guide, and a chance to meet the skilled artisans at a local weaving school on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience.
- Highlights of France [11/7-11/13]: From Parisian elegance to Provence’s rustic charm, discover France’s finest art, cuisine, and countryside. Enjoy guided tours of Paris and Arles, visit landmarks like the Hospices de Beaune and Pont du Gard, and savor a farm-to-table dinner in Provence.
Contiki
- Ecuador in a Week [11/2-11/9]: An adrenaline-filled escape for advisors under 40, exploring Quito, the Amazon jungle, and Andean villages, with sustainability and adventure at its heart.
Costsaver
- Imperial Europe [11/8-11/14]: A value-packed adventure through Austria, Germany, and the Czech Republic, blending iconic cities with hidden gems. Explore Vienna’s grand boulevards and Schönbrunn Palace, Munich and Regensburg’s charm, Salzburg’s Sound of Music sites, Prague Castle, and Old Town Square.
Registration for TTC Tour Week 2.0 is open now through May 12. Advisors are encouraged to register promptly, as space is limited and expected to reach capacity quickly.
Additional information can be found at agents.ttc.com, and registration is available HERE.
TRAVEL LEADERS NETWORK
Travel Leaders Network reports that it ended the first quarter of 2025 with a string of successes, including continued growth in new members, average trip spend increasing from its lead generation tool, and continued members’ interest in its educational offerings.
In Q1 2025, 64 new Affiliate members joined Travel Leaders in the U.S. and six in Canada. In aggregate, these new agencies represent over $30 Million (USD) in preferred supplier partner sales. Additionally, one new Associate (franchise) agency became part of Travel Leaders in Q1, with estimated revenues of $16 Million (USD).
Additionally, 4,160 travel advisors took part in TLN virtual instructor-led training sessions, while 91 travel advisors successfully earned a Trusted Travel Advisor program’s badge.
Additionally, six exclusive Mixers were hosted across Canada reaching 390 members and 96 preferred supplier partners.
Meanwhile, since the recent Beta launch of SNAP CA on March 17, there have been Canadian 978 advisor enrollments representing 126 member agencies.
And on the Agent Profiler lead generation tool, the average booking lead rose from $6,500 USD to $10,655 USD.
“Coming off our most successful year ever in 2024, I was eager to see how Travel Leaders would continue to perform in 2025,” said John Lovell, President of Travel Leaders Network. “What the first quarter showed us is that travel advisors continue to book travel, and that agencies are actively seeking out Travel Leaders to make more money.”
ENSEMBLE
Ensemble has announced Century Cruises as its newest Preferred Partner, bringing one of Asia’s top river cruise companies into its network of luxury travel offerings. With six state-of-the-art ships sailing along the majestic Yangtze River, Century Cruises is known for exceptional quality, personalized service, and immersive cultural journeys.
Ensemble notes that Century Cruises offers a strong value proposition for travel advisors by eliminating Non-Commissionable Fares (NCFs), ensuring Ensemble members earn commission on the full cruise fare.
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