Fourth edition of joint tour initiative launched

A fourth edition of a joint tour initiative by Beachcomber Tours and PONANT EXPLORATIONS has been launched, following the success of the previous seasons. The new tour focuses on the high-end travel market, offering customized stays and well-structured services to create synergy between the two brands.

Success of previous seasons acknowledged

According to David Simon, commercial director at Beachcomber Tours, the first three seasons were successful, with many visits and good sales results. For PONANT EXPLORATIONS, the challenge is just as strategic, with distribution being at the heart of their strategy.

Training and networking sessions planned

Stéphane Grillon, sales director France / Belgium / Switzerland at PONANT EXPLORATIONS, noted that they are multiplying training sessions and opportunities to meet with travel agencies. Fifty-five lunch and dinner presentations are being organized throughout France and in Switzerland to showcase the latest travel collections of the two tour operators and share a privileged moment of exchange with the distribution network.

Structured format for events

Each stop follows a well-established format, with the first part dedicated to the formal presentation of each brand's new offerings, followed by a networking session to exchange ideas on building a common strategy and promoting the brands through the numerous agencies present. This format clearly appeals to the participants, who came both to be trained and to enjoy a convivial moment.

New cruise itineraries unveiled

In terms of cruises, PONANT EXPLORATIONS has unveiled several new itineraries, including the Visayas archipelago in the Philippines, new itineraries in the Bahamas, and an extraordinary journey that includes a complete tour of Antarctica, which is already open for booking for January 2028. Polynesia remains a major axis for the company, which positions two ships: the Paul Gauguin and the Jacques Cartier, whose itineraries allow for the discovery of the five Polynesian archipelagos.

New offerings from Beachcomber Tours

For Beachcomber Tours, "a few small novelties, some already published, others that we keep as a surprise for the year" are being introduced. Among the key announcements is the return of Trou aux Biches Beachcomber, an emblematic hotel on the island of Mauritius, which is reopening its doors after renovation for the autumn holidays.

New travel experiences announced

The tour operator also announces the relaunch of mainland Tanzania with three new safaris and combinations of Tanzania / Zanzibar with the higher version of its Zanzibar Tranquille circuit for an exceptional experience combining safari and beach. This programming enriches an already rich portfolio, ranging from Mauritius to Seychelles, passing through the Maldives, Sri Lanka, French Polynesia, or Oman.

New travel contest introduced

A new feature of this edition is the opportunity to win an exceptional trip to French Polynesia for the first time. At stake are Air Tahiti Nui flights, two nights at the InterContinental Tahiti Resort & Spa, one exceptional day of discovery at Brando, one cruise on board the Paul Gauguin, two nights in Moorea, as well as many other highlights.

Event benefits and recognition

This challenge, co-organized by PONANT EXPLORATIONS and Beachcomber Tours with the support of Air Tahiti Nui, Tahiti Tourism, Brando, and InterContinental, will reward 10 participants. Each meeting ends with a chance to win a 100 € gift voucher. Travel agents in attendance emphasized the importance of these events, with many expressing enthusiasm and noting the value of the human link with the sales teams.

Contact information provided

Contact information for Beachcomber Tours is available at 7, rue du Pasteur Wagner – 75011 Paris, with a reservation telephone number of 01 44 94 72 72, email reservation@beachcombertours.fr, and a professional site at www.beachpro.fr. For PONANT EXPLORATIONS, contact information includes email reservation@ponant.com, phone 04 91 16 16 28, and a website at www.ponant.com.