The growth of special interest tour operators

Titan Travel- Titan Travel are a special interest tour operator which are based in Crawley, West Sussex in England. Titan travel employ over 100 employees in their headquarters who help the business run smoothly worldwide and online! Titan Travel are working together in their teams to make their special interest holiday packages as sustainable as possible. Single-use plastics are a big issue when it comes to travel. Titan Travel have removed all single-use plastics from their river cruise ships (a move which has saved an incredible 20,000 plastic bottles per year) and are working towards offering reusable branded water bottles on some of our tours, as well. 

The movement from packaged to unpackaged holidays- The shift from packaged to unpackaged holidays has become widely popular over the recent years. Holiday seekers are now seeking a more unique, personalized way of travelling. One way this may of come about is due to cost. Budget travelling has exceeded popularity over the last few decades, meaning people are trying to go on more holidays for cheaper and creating your own holiday with your own budget has proven to continuously grow in popularity. Furthermore, companies such as Ryanair, promote cheap last minute flight deals for those budget travelers looking for a last minute adventure. 

The role of budget airlines in the specialist market-  Budget airlines have played a significant role in the specialist tourism market. They have made travel to different destinations more affordable and accessible to a wider range of people. With lower flight fares and more routes, budget airlines have opened up new possibilities for travelers, allowing travelers to explore niche experiences on a budget!. It has also further encouraged spontaneous trips away as well as day trips to more local destinations! A great way to travel and experience new destinations on the cheap!

Up and coming destinations- Special interest tourism is all about exploring new destinations, the culture of these places and ultimately travelling to explore the world!

Germany- Germany is one of the top destinations for special interest tourists to visit and offers a wide range of special interest tourism options! One of Germanys favorited attractions for special interest tourists is their historical and cultural tours. On these tours, you are able to explore the ancient history and exotic culture of many cities across the country. Some of these cities include Cologne, Munich and Berlin. Furthermore, you are able to visit popular tourist landmarks such as the Cologne cathedral, Brandenburg gate and the Neuschwanstein Castle. 

Slovenia- Slovenia is a great destination for special interest tourism! Slovenia offers a wide variety of unique experiences for tourists. One of their many special interest activities that Slovenia are well known for are their outdoor adventure activities. Slovenia is a well known paradise for outdoor enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies! There are a wide variety of landmarks which are popular for hiking, the most popular spot being the Julian Alps. You can also explore the underground caves of Postojna or even try the water sports on Lake Bled, located nearby the center of Slovenia.

Specialist tourism providers

First choice experiences- First choice are a British travel company who provide a variety of holiday options including flights, hotels, package deals to many popular destinations as well as a wide variety of excursions/ experiences for all types of holiday goers! First choice experiences offers a diverse range of activities to cater to various needs and preferences of specialist tourists. some of these activities may include unique travel experiences, event planning services or specialized experiences designed to enhance the customer experience. Popular tourist destinations such as Rome, Italy and Paris, France have over 400 available experiences available to purchase tickets for through First Choice experiences website. Many of these destinations have a wide variety of target markets due to their varied choice of activities/ excursions which are suitable for everyone. First choice provide many of these excursions. For example, Paris, France have a wide range of activities available which would interest many different types of travelers. Some examples of these activities include relaxing on the banks of Seine, watching a show in the capitol (cabaret, concerts) and culinary classes. First choice provide many star attractions which are available to be done across the world. Some of these include sightseeing bus experiences in Sicily, Malaga and London as well as many other capitols across the globe. These activities primarily take place during the summer months where the demand is at its highest (May-September) however in locations like London, Christmas time is a widely popular time for sightseeing therefore these excursions may be running during then. In order for these activities to run, there are certain factors and equipment needed. This includes a tour guide which gives information when seeing the sights, a bus/ coach which makes it easy to see out of as well as participants.

The map underneath shows where each destination is (London in the UK, Malaga in Spain and Sicily in Italy. 

Specialist tourism providers

Jet2holidays- Jet2holidays are a popular holiday company who provide a wide variety of products and services for travelers across the UK! Their holiday packages include accommodation, flights and transfers making going on holiday much more convenient and easy to book. Booking holidays through Jet 2 may also help you save money in the long run. With purchasing a holiday with Jet2, you also get your own personal travel representative. Their job is to check in with you whilst you are on your holiday and ensure you are having the best possible experience you can. They are also able to recommend any excursions you can partake in whilst on your holiday! Jet 2 has a variety of popular destinations during the summer season. Some of these destinations include the beach classics such as Majorca, Tenerife and the Algarve. Furthermore, Jet2 have some popular cultural destinations such as Rome, Budapest, Barcelona and Prague. These tourist destinations are well suited to cultural travelers as well as travelers who enjoy sightseeing as well as adventure. As well as providing a wide variety of destinations to choose from, Jet2 provide thousands of excursions available for each of their destinations worldwide! One of their most popular excursions is boat trips. Boat trips are a great way to explore sea life, relax and take in the breeze of the ocean! Some of the most popular boat trips available on Jet2 include Rome river cruises, Dalmatian coast boat tours and sailing, boat excursions in Sorrento, boat day trips across Parga and Zante boat exploring. In order for these boat trips to go ahead, there are things which need to be put in place. Some of these things include transfers to / from the excursion, the boat/ boat driver, any food and beverage which has been included in the ticket as well as anything which can be used to help with sightseeing that is part of the excursion. Boat parties typically take place during  peak summer time (May-September) however they may not be able to take place if the weather conditions are poor or any other factors make it unsafe for the excursion to go forward.