Insight Vacations has announced the appointment of Signature Tours by Creative Travel as General Sales Agent for its Europe and US escorted journeys. ‘Signature Tours’ is the outbound holidays division of Creative Travel, one of India’s most well-known and South Asia’s most recognized DMCs. Signature Tours was established in 2009. This new appointment will ensure that Indian customers will have access to luxury travel journeys across 40 European countries with specialist tour operator Insight Vacations. Insight Vacations offers an exclusive collection of premium and luxury escorted tours & cruises, each celebrating the fine art of travel.
Speaking on the occasion, John Boulding, CEO, Insight Vacations said, “We are excited that Signature Tours will come onboard as our GSA to help us spread the word for our luxury tours and exciting itineraries for Europe, the Mediterranean, North America and Canada. 2015 is Insight Vacations Signature Year, and together with Signature Tours, we will present authentic - Signature experiences that are far beyond the run-of-the mill tourist fare. In 2015, our guests can enjoy Signature Hotels, Signature Dining, Signature Evenings and Signature Experiences, all hallmarks of an Insight Vacations journey, and it’s these moments that our guests will remember and talk about for years to come."
Commenting on the development, Nicholas Lim, President, The Travel Corporation (India) said, “India has a growing number of luxury outbound travelers who are seeking the best travel experience curated by experts so they can spend less time thinking about the details and more time appreciating their destination and meeting new friends. We are confident that Signature Tours and Insight Vacations will have a great synergy in presenting premium travel products to this group of discerning customers who will pay a premium price for top quality travel experiences."
Speaking on the association, Sandeep Kapur, Senior Vice President, Signature Tours by Creative Travel said, ”The Indian market has many fine players in the outbound space, however Insight Vacations will create a new segment of Premium & luxury group travel across Europe and the US, something that is missing from the Indian market so far. From Insight’s collection of Gold itineraries, for those looking for a step up in luxury and refinement, to their in-depth regional tours, off-the beaten track Country Road journeys, special interest or gastronomic holidays, we are excited to introduce such a wide range of itineraries and travel styles for our customers who seek authenticity and expert knowledge in their travel experiences.”
Bollywood star Lisa Ray, who has Indian and European ancestry, is an internationally acclaimed film actress, TV host, entrepreneur and humanitarian, has been appointed as the new Global Brand Ambassador for Insight’s Exotics and Gold Collections. She visited Italy on one of Insight Vacations’ most popular trips: Italian Vogue and after having a first-hand experience of being able to deep-dive into the country’s culture while on tour, hopes to encourage more people to travel overseas with Insight, to experience for themselves, a new perspective of premium guided vacations.