Last updated: 4:55 PM ET, Tue March 12, 2024
WHY IT RATES: Through 31 May, guests can take 8 percent off these new itineraries created by women for women.
Insight Vacations launches small group, women-only tours to encourage solo travel and spotlight women in the travel industry, for travel in 2025. In celebration of International Women’s Day, travelers can save 8% and for the chance to explore iconic destinations with 11 different tours across Europe, the Americas, India and Africa.
The development of Insight Vacations’ Women-Only Tours comes after research with JourneyWoman, in which they surveyed over 1,000 female travelers. Results showed that 65% of those surveyed “look for tour companies that offer women-only tours or solo trips for women” while 43% “feel the travel industry ignores solo or older female travelers.”
"As a travel brand, we’re committed to inspiring inclusion today and every day which has led us to open more doors for women travelers,” says Melissa DaSilva, President of Insight Vacations, North America. “Our women-only tours, thoughtfully crafted by women for women, cater to travelers’ unique needs – be it exploring diverse cultures, conquering fears, or forging new friendships. Spanning five continents, these carefully curated journeys spare no details with plenty of options for solo travelers. At Insight Vacations, we recognize the significance of listening to women's voices, and through these women-only trips, we hope to provide exceptional experiences that enable women to explore the world with confidence and curiosity.”
On the new tours, travelers will have the opportunity to explore more cultures and celebrate women’s achievements across countries, meet other like-minded women and forge lifelong friendships, or even fulfill a bucket list dream. Insight Vacations’ Women-Only Tours cater to all. The small group tours made up of a maximum of 24 guests will follow exciting routes with stays in stylish handpicked hotels, meals in top-rated dining spots and stress-free travel created for women, by women.
During the Country Roads of the Deep South tour, travelers can learn about the women’s civil rights movement including notable figures such as Frances Wright, Ida Be Wells, and the Lee Sisters during the Courageous Women Fighting for Women's Rights, Civil Rights and Justice for All Tour. The local specialist conducting the tour is also of great importance - Elaine Turner. Elaine Lee Turner has served the Memphis community in various capacities as an educator, civil rights activist, entrepreneur and historian. Guests on the Country Roads of Italy Tour will have the opportunity to meet with a weaving association in Perugia that’s owned and run by women, and on the Best of Morrocco Tour, travelers can attend a baking class at a women’s cooperative that empowers women to become professional chefs.
Additionally, Insight Vacations’ investment in women’s solo travel has increased with their MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences available on each of the women-only tours, all of which support the UN’s official theme of this year’s International Women’s Day – “Invest in women: Accelerate progress.” These extra special and inspiring travel experiences encourage travelers not only to support the UN’s Sustainable Development goals, but also important local traditions and businesses owned by women.
The JourneyWoman research also noted that 73% of women surveyed seek recommendations and travel advice from other women before travelling solo. This is above local government websites, tour companies and mainstream media. Insight Vacations are launching a new social travel group on Facebook for women: “Insight Vacations Women-Only Travel Community”. With this group, Insight Vacations hope to encourage women to join and discuss travel among themselves, share tips, and find others with similar interests.
Furthermore, a recent Demographic Survey run by The Travel Corporation, Insight Vacations’ parent company, across the full brand portfolio workforce, revealed a notable gender distribution, with an impressive 65% comprising talented and dedicated females. It is these women in senior positions who coordinate and design the tours specifically for women.
For full details on each of Insight Vacations’ new women-only tours and to avail of 8% off until 31st May 2024, visit: https://insightvacations.com/women-only
SOURCE: Insight Vacations press release.
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