Insight Vacations launches small group women-only tours with agent incentive

More than four in 10 said they feel “the travel industry ignores solo or older female travellers”. 

Insight Vacations UK and EU sales director Kelly Walker said: "Not only does our incentive scheme for women-only tours provide travel agents with well-deserved recognition for the hard work they do, it also gives them a chance to encourage women to take on the challenge of seeing the world solo, as well as the option to make incredible memories with friends or family.” 

Itineraries as part of the launch include a Country Roads of the Deep South Tour, where travellers can learn about the women’s civil rights movement, a Best of Morocco tour which hosts as part of the trip a a baking class at a women’s cooperative which empowers women to become professional chefs, and a Country Roads of Italy tour with an opportunity to visit a weaving association owned and run by women in Perugia.

Insight Vacations is also launching a new social travel group on Facebook for women called “Insight Vacations Women-Only Travel Community”. The group hopes to encourage women to discuss travel among themselves, share tips, and find others with similar interests.  

Kelly Jackson, managing director at Insight Vacations EMEA, said: “As a travel brand we are always intent on inspiring inclusion, which is why we wanted to open doors to these women on what is a special global day around the world. Our women-only tours are something we’ve carefully developed for women, by women to meet their unique needs whether it is exploring new cultures, overcoming their fears, or meeting new friends.”