The Travel Corporation

Luxury river cruise operator Uniworld will become a ‘super brand’ of The Travel Corporation, under new owners Apollo, it has been revealed.

Sasha McAlister has been confirmed as the new Marketing Manager for Adventure World, with her appointment marking a “strategic step” for the TTC brand as it continues to expand its travel offering.

The Travel Corporation’s high-end small-group journeys operator, Luxury Gold, has unveiled a new itinerary called Spectacular Scotland. Developed in direct partnership with Visit Scotland, the 10-day tour will launch in 2026.

The Travel Corporation (TTC) has named Simon Jones as its new Chief Executive Officer, and Melissa DaSilva as Deputy Chief Executive Officer TTC Tour Brands, following DaSilva’s tenure as Interim CEO since October 2024.

With The Travel Corporation CEO Dave Hosking officially retiring on Thursday 31 October, TTC has confirmed changes to its Executive team structure, post consultation and direction from Chairman-elect, Carl Leaver.

Insight Vacations is reporting significant sales spikes for Eastern European countries including Romania and Poland for 2025, with bookings up 75% and 48% year-on-year respectively for both destinations. In Scandinavia, demand for Finland jumped an impressive 82% from travellers living in Australia and New Zealand, while sales for Malta are up triple figures – soaring 267% compared to last year.

Insight Vacations has bolstered its Small Group tour offering for 2025, reporting a “sellout year” in 2024. Travellers can select to travel with an average of just 20 guests (and never more than 24) to every corner of the globe, across 100 worldwide itineraries including a newly launched Women Only Small Group Tour series.

The Travel Corporation (TTC) has announced the appointment of Melissa DaSilva as Interim CEO of TTC Tour Brands, effective immediately. DaSilva, who most recently served as President of TTC Tour Brands North America and brings over three decades of travel industry expertise to her new role, succeeds Gavin Tollman who will exit the business when the company sale closes later this year.

The Travel Corporation (TTC) and its 18 brands including Uniworld Boutique River Cruises and Luxury Gold, have been acquired by US private equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc, for an undisclosed amount.

Adventure World has announced Elizabeth (Liz) Glover as its new Head of Marketing. In a press release, Adventure World – the soft adventure, sustainability-focused brand of The Travel Corporation – said Glover brings a wealth of industry expertise and a deep commitment to responsible travel to the role, positioning Adventure World for continued growth and positive environmental impact.

The Red Carnation Hotel Collection has debuted its newest gem with the high-anticipated launch of 100 Princes Street in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Chris Townson, Managing Director, UK/Ireland for Uniworld Boutique River Cruises has confirmed he’ll be relocating from his Manchester base in the UK to Brisbane, Australia in the near future.