Travelsphere and Just You have revealed details of their 2026 fam trip programme, which will be their biggest so far.
There will be five fam trips in total, each accommodating 10 agents.
Trips will be split into different categories, depending on the level of agents’ experience in selling escorted tours.
The first trip, for ‘intermediates’ takes place in Uzbekistan from March 19-27 and agents need to apply for a place.
The following month, a fam trip for ‘beginners’ to selling escorted touring will take place in Greece, from 24-29 April, and again, agents will need to apply for a place.
An ‘expert’ fam trip will take place from 25 November-2 December to Vietnam. For this trip, agents will be chosen by the Travelsphere and Just You trade team.
There will also be a ‘beginner’ fam tip to Chateau Monet’s Garden, from July 24-27, in partnership with the Association of Touring & Adventure Suppliers (ATAS).
Finally, a ‘Winners’ Showcase’ fam will take place in Albania, from October 12-17. Places on this trip will go to agents who win prizes at conferences and events.
All fam trips include flights, meals and accommodation, and agents all get their own room.
Head of Sales Rachel Mould said: “Our 2026 fam trip programme reflects how essential travel agents are to the growth of escorted touring.
“By creating our largest and most diverse range of options, we’re giving agents the hands-on knowledge they need to inspire more customers to try escorted touring.
“Due to feedback from the trade, we have doubled our ‘beginner’ fam trips, providing an avenue for new-to-touring agents to learn more and build their knowledge.”
ATAS Director Claire Brighton added: “ATAS is delighted to partner with our members Travelsphere & Just You on this initiative to bring new agents to the sector. Nothing helps an agent grasp the concept of touring better than experiencing it themselves and I look forward to spending time with them on this amazing trip.”
