Avanti Global - October 13, 2021
Worldwide vaccine distribution has sparked optimism across the travel community and we're starting to see countries around the world welcoming international travelers again. Avanti Destinations wants to reassure you of our commitment and readiness to support Travel Advisors in crafting vacation experiences that meet the new safety requirements. Read More
Travel Agent Central - October 21, 2020
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Avanti Destinations have launched a joint campaign to help advisors inspire FIT clients to plan a 2021 getaway in Thailand. The joint promotion consists of a 38-page downloadable "future travel lookbook" with savings of $250 for every land booking worth a minimum of $3,000 made by December 31, 2020 for travel anytime in 2021.
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Avanti Press Release - August 31, 2020
The Los Angeles office of the Korea Tourism Organization and independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations have partnered to launch a downloadable "lookbook" on South Korea, an e-brochure designed to help travel agents re-engage with their independent travel clients dreaming about future travel.
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Recommend - Feb 18, 2020
Avanti Destinations launched six new customizable, commissionable pre-/post-cruise suggested extensions in Chile, Morocco, Panama, Thailand, and Turkey. "Pre- and post-cruise extensions are an ideal way for clients to try independent travel", said Paul Barry, CEO of Avanti in press materials.
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Travel Agent Central - Sep 4, 2019
On the heels of the company's announcement of three new destinations for 2020 - St Petersburg (Russia), Mongolia and Morocco - bookable now by travel advisors, Avanti Destinations revealed that it will be offering Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific for FIT and custom groups beginning mid-2020...
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Insider Travel Report - July 8, 2019
Travelers who live in a secondary city like Portland, Ore., are accustomed to the inconvenience of having to connect through a major gateway to fly overseas. With less likelihood of lost luggage, zero risk of missed connections, and the shortest possible time in transit, non-stop flights are the holy grail of travel...
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Travel Pulse - June 24, 2019
Recommend - June 25, 2019
Insider Travel Report - June 25, 2019
Travel Agent Central - June 25, 2019
Travel Market Report - July 01, 2019
Recommend - June 11, 2019
Travel Pulse - June 12, 2019
Insider Travel Report - June 12, 2019
Travel Pulse - June 5, 2019
Recommend - June 5, 2019
Insider Travel Report - June 05, 2019
TravelPulse - May 07, 2019
Travel Agent Central - May 08, 2019
Insider Travel Report - May 08, 2019
Recommend - May 10, 2019
Travel Weekly - May 01, 2019
TravelPulse - May 01, 2019
Travel Agent Central - May 01, 2019
Tavel Market Report - May 01, 2019
Recommend - May 01, 2019
Insider Travel Report - May 02, 2019
TravelPulse - April 24, 2019
Travel Agent Central - April 24, 2019
Travel - April 25, 2019
Insider Tarvel Report - April 25, 2019
Insider Travel Report - April 11, 2019
TravelMarket - April 10, 2019
TravelMarket - April 09, 2019
Recommend - April, 2019
Culinary tourism seems to be about the most popular ingredient in the travel demand for new and involving experiences. Food and wine are the delicious ties that bind virtually every aspect of travel, commanding special attention nowadays when farm-to-table and vine-to-glass pilgrimages are at the top of many traveler's wish lists...
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Insider Traveler Report - March 20, 2019
TravelPulse - March 19, 2019
Travel Weekly - March 27, 2019
Recommend - February 27, 2019
TravelPulse - February 27, 2019
Travel Weekly - February 27, 2019
Insider Travel Report - February 28, 2019
TravelMarket Report - February 28, 2019
Travel Daily News - March 1, 2019
Travel Agent Central - March 6, 2019
TravelMarket Report - February 14, 2019
Insider Travel Report - February 14, 2019
Travel Weekly - February 15, 2019
TravelPulse - February 14, 2019
Travel Age West - March 03, 2019
Insider Travel Report - February 8, 2019
"FIT specialist Avanti Destinations doesn't want your clients to miss out on booking popular European destinations and beyond during special events, festivals and anniversaries. That's why it's advising you to encourage your independent travel clients to book certain destinations and special events far in advance to ensure that they have the best possible experience..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - February 7, 2019
"From Oktoberfest in Munich to cherry blossom season in Tokyo and Kyoto, FIT specialist Avanti Destinations has rounded up the best times to book ahead for popular events and destinations worldwide, based on its internal booking data..." Read More
Travel Market Report - January 30, 2019
"Some tour operators dodged the bullet and received no damage from the partial government shutdown. But for some others, it was a bitter pill that is still caught in their throats." Read More
TravelPulse - January 30, 2019
"Avanti Destinations has undergone some major transitions in the past year, but it's not slowing down growth for the FIT tour operator that works solely with travel agents." Read More
Avanti Destinations Launches New Website
Recommend - January 22, 2019
Insider Travel Reports - January 23, 2019
Travel Agent Central - January 23, 2019
Travel Age West - February 9, 2019
TravelAge West - January 19, 2019
"No matter what type of food and drink clients hope to try on their next trip to Great Britain, Avanti Destinations has a customizable itinerary that will fit the bill." Read More
Travel Market Report - January 17, 2019
"No matter what type of food and drink clients hope to try on their next trip to Great Britain, Avanti Destinations has a customizable itinerary that will fit the bill." Read More
Travel Market Report - January 11, 2019
"The New Year brings new opportunities to sell vacation packages, and there are many options for travelers to choose from on every continent. To help travel agents stay up-to-speed on the latest-and-greatest, here is a roundup of the newest offerings from the suppliers who participated in Travel Market Report's latest survey." Read More
Avanti Releases E-Brochure on European Rail Travel
Travel Agent Central - January 2, 2019
Travel Weekly - January 2, 2019
Travel Agent Central - January 1, 2019
"Many challenges advisors had to deal with in 2018 are still lingering and some new ones are looming as the travel industry starts a new year. Here is what you need to know to overcome them and stay successful in 2019..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - December 14, 2018
"Tour operator Avanti Destinations has introduced several new FIT tours to its selection on Argentina activities. Noting an increasing demand for destinations outside of Buenos Aires, Avanti has announced new independent travel programs to the glaciers of Patagonia, the vineyards of Mendoza and the scenic lake district of Bariloche..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - December 13, 2018
"With an increasing number of independent travelers going to Argentina beyond the capital city of Buenos Aires to hike, trek or horseback ride in Patagonia, taste the wines of Mendoza, and sail around the scenic lake district of Bariloche, FIT specialist Avanti Destinations, which sells exclusively through travel advisors, is offering new programs to South America and providing advisors with tips on how to sell them..." Read More
Recommend - November 29, 2018
"Have a client looking for last-minute winter vacation ideas for travel to Europe, Asia, or Latin America? Avanti Destinations' new winter itineraries featuring holiday-themed vacations, such as the 200 Years of Silent Night itinerary in Salzburg, Austria. Guests can also experience the ultimate silence of staying in an Airstream camper on Bolivia's Uyuni salt flats, the largest in the world..." Read More
Recommend - November 27, 2018
"Travel agents logging on to avantidestinations.com will find the opening message reads: 'Thank you for dropping by', a cordial welcome to a website that aims to assist agents in making travel arrangements simple, creative and profitable..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - November 18, 2018
"Each year brings new buzzwords to the travel industry, such as 'experiential' and 'wellness'. For 2018, that word may very well be 'overtourism'..." Read More
New Food Experiences in Vietnam
TravelPulse - October 17, 2018
Travel Agent Central - October 18, 2018
VisitBritain
Insider Travel Report - October 17, 2018
TravelPulse - October 23, 2018
TravelAge West - October 31, 2018
Insider Travel Report - November 13, 2018
Recommend - November 13, 2018
Insider Travel Report - November 15, 2018
Avanti is Introducing Groups
Travel Weekly - October 4, 2018
TravelPulse - October 4, 2018
Insider Travel Report - October 4, 2018
Travel Market - October 4, 2018
TravelAge West - October 14, 2018
Insider Travel Report - November 12, 2018
Travel Agent Central - October 4, 2018
"Avanti Destinations is launching a new department for large groups, as well as a number of upgrades to its travel agent website and call center. Travel Agent spoke with the tour operator's new management team during a recent visit to our New York office to learn more..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - November 13, 2018
"Combining culinary with culture, guests can now dive into Wales and Cumbria, which have been added to the multiyear Local Flavors in Great Britain campaign. VisitBritain and Avanti Destinations have launched five new customizable food and drink-themed itineraries..." Read More
Travel Market Report - September 27, 2018
"This year, Avanti Destinations, a specialist in independent travel, has undergone new leadership following the retirement of founder Harry Dalgaard, last summer. Taking over the helm is Paul Barry, who bought 50 percent of the company in 2014, then took over as sole owner and executive chairman last January..." Read More
Travel Age West - September, 2018
"In high school, there are the popular kids. In travel, there are the UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Indeed, some heritage locations are such obvious bucket-list items that the UNESCO World Heritage Centre might not seem like a source for under-the-radar travel knowledge. But in the shadow of the Great Wall of China and under the weight of the Galapagos Islands are lesser-known marvels that are also physically and culturally significant and, according to UNESCO, "of outstanding value to humanity"..." Read More
TravelPulse - September 20, 2018
"The Galapagos Islands are a premier destination that travelers place at the top of their bucket lists, and travel agents looking to book this sought-after destination shoulder the heavy burden of client expectations.
With this in mind, Avanti Destinations has some tips for agents charting out the ideal experience in the Galapagos for their clients..." Read More
Travel Weekly - September 14, 2018
"The Santa Rita vineyards are barely an hour's drive south of Santiago, Chile, in the Maipo Valley wine region, but seem a world away from the city and its urban attractions.
The winery, old by New World standards, was founded in 1880 on the site of a colonial-era hacienda..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - September 14, 2018
"Independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations has declared 2019 the year to "Celebrate Great Britain" as part of a promotion on early land-only bookings made Sept. 1-Dec. 15, 2018 for travel throughout 2019 to anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
As a result of specially negotiated rates, Avanti is offering savings of 15-20 percent on all of its British customizable itineraries and most hotels, transfers and sightseeing tours, with additional savings on many London properties, tours and transport services..." Read More
Recommend - September 13, 2018
"Avanti Destinations has declared 2019 the year to travel to Great Britain and is offering a Celebrate Great Britain promotion with discounts and bonus commissions on bookings for travel anywhere in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland..." Read More
TravelMarket Report - September 12, 2018
"It's a foodie world, and Avanti Destinations is right in step with it. Harry Dalgaard, the founder of the independent travel provider, was a foodie long before it was fashionable.
Dalgaard said he founded Avanti for people who liked to travel the way he did. That included traveling independently, not being tied to a group itinerary, and enjoying plenty of good food experiences. Food was always a central part of the travel experience for Dalgaard, and he incorporated his personal preference into the company..." Read More
Travel Weekly - September 4, 2018
"The Santa Rita vineyards are barely an hour's drive south of Santiago, Chile, in the Maipo Valley wine region, but seem a world away from the city and its urban attractions.
The winery, old by New World standards, was founded in 1880 on the site of a colonial-era hacienda..." Read More
USA Today - September 4, 2018
"To paraphrase an old adage, a travel bucket list, like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. A wish list of places to visit in one's lifetime is both deeply personal and subject to change over time, fueling the desire to explore new destinations and embrace new experiences..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - August 24, 2018
"Avanti Destinations, a travel company, is dishing out new foodie-inspired vacations for travel advisors to recommend to their clients headed to Europe.
New vacations include: A 10-day European Classics for Foodies visiting London, Paris and Rome, and a 13-day Flavors of Southern Europe that takes in Rome, Athens, Barcelona and Madrid. The packages include transatlantic airfare, transfers, hotels and tours...." Read More
Insider Travel Report - August 24, 2018
"Calling all foodies and wine aficionados. Independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations is out with two new vacations in Europe. The wholesale tour operator, which sells exclusively through travel agents and offers hundreds of options for cooking, dining and drinking, says the trips include "European Classics for Foodies", a 10-day/9-night itinerary with stops in London, Paris and Rome. Then there's the 13-day/12-night "Flavors of Southern Europe", which visits Rome, Athens, Barcelona and Madrid..." Read More
TravelPulse - August 23, 2018
"Fresh off Avanti's announcement this summer that the FIT tour operator was introducing new culinary quests in South America, it has followed up with an announcement of more food and drink offerings in Europe.
Avanti Destinations has cooked up several new vacations and add-on experiences that travel agents can recommend to clients who are headed to Europe..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - August 13, 2018
"The United States Tour Operators Association (USTOA) has released a number of itineraries from its members for travelers headed to the Philippines. For tourists, the country has more than 22,000 miles of coastline and several cities to visit.
The USTOA has provided the following sample vacation itineraries..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - July 25, 2018
"With summer in full swing, Travel Agent reached out to several tour operators to get the scoop on which European destinations are trending this season. Many of the usual popular destinations have again topped the list this year, namely Italy, France, Spain and England. However, some operators we spoke with report a growing interest in travel to the countries of Portugal and Croatia during this summer..." Read More
TravelPulse - July 23, 2018
"Many people are finding the time to travel this summer, but haven’t planned ahead. If that sounds like your clients, Avanti Destinations has found some of the best destinations for late summer journeys that have plenty of availability..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - July 20, 2018
"Independent travel company Avanti Destinations laid out some suggestions for FIT travelers looking for a last-minute summer vacation. The company detailed destinations where it still had availabilities, including locations in Europe, Central America and Asia."
In Europe, Avanti encouraged travel to London, Barcelona, Madrid and Prague. In London, it highlighted its street art and graffiti tour, half-day Harry Potter tour and its 10-hour Bath, Stonehenge and Cotswolds tour..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - July 20, 2018
"If you have any last minute requests from FIT clients for a summer vacation overseas, independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations, which sells exclusively through travel agents, has suggestions for popular destinations with plenty of availability.Here’s what Avanti is recommending for these last-minute vacations: Europe: In Europe, city stays in London, Barcelona, Madrid and Prague can be customized for hotel category and number of nights, as well as a wide variety of either private or shared transfers, tours and activities to suit different client interests and budgets. All components of Avanti's independent itineraries are commissionable..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - June 29, 2018
"To meet the growing appetite for travel focused on sampling local food and drink in Central and South America, independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations has introduced two food-focused vacations and nine add-on gastronomic experiences that agents can use to customize other FIT itineraries throughout Latin America..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - June 29, 2018
"Independent travel specialist Avanti Destinations, in order to satisfy the growing appetite for travel focused on sampling local food and drink in Central and South America, has introduced two food-focused vacations and nine add-on gastronomic experiences that agents can use to customize other FIT itineraries throughout Latin America.
Avanti sells exclusively through travel agents and offers a total of more than 100 options for cooking, dining, sipping and otherwise savoring the flavors of Central and South America..." Read More
TravelPulse - June 29, 2018
"Avanti Destinations is enticing travelers with new culinary experiences in South America. Avanti provides more than 100 different options for culinary exploits in the region and has enhanced these offerings with opportunities to sample Andean wine, explore the region’s coffee, chocolate and more..." Read More
Recommend - June 18, 2018
"In an effort to help agents sell more independent travel throughout the year, Avanti Destinations has launched Go365, an informational and marketing campaign. Featuring 14 air-inclusive fixed Avanti Journeys FIT packages and 43 new customizable land-only FIT itineraries with specially negotiated off-season prices, the Go365 campaign helps travel agents give their clients more options for year-round travel..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - June 13, 2018
"Avanti Destinations has launched its new “Go365” campaign, an informational and marketing program that includes 14 air-inclusive fixed Avanti Journeys FIT packages and 43 new customizable land-only FIT itineraries with specially negotiated off-season prices, as well as 57 new itineraries in Europe, Asia and Latin America. The new campaign focuses on helping travel agents sell more independent travel all year long..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - June 12, 2018
"Wholesale tour operator Avanti Destinations has launched a number of new, easier-to-use air-inclusive packages, plus a new informational and marketing campaign that includes a special bonus commission offer. The 2018 “Go365” campaign includes 14 air-inclusive fixed “Avanti Journeys” FIT packages and 43 new customizable land-only FIT itineraries with specially negotiated off-season prices..." Read More
TravelPulse - June 12, 2018
"As part of an effort to help agents sell independent travel throughout the year, tour operator Avanti Destinations has announced a new "2018 Go365" campaign..." Read More
TravelPulse - May 22, 2018
"As South America continues to draw record numbers of visitors, Avanti Destinations is increasing its offerings in the region..." Read More
Recommend - May 22, 2018
"Patagonia is showing to be the fastest growing South American destination for Avanti Destinations. For travelers heading to the tip of South America, often referred to as “the end of the world” because of its proximity to Antarctica, Avanti suggests agents customize itineraries to include both Argentina and Chile, such as their Patagonia Explorer journey featuring new experiences..." Read More
TravelAge West - May 13, 2018
"When Harry Dalgaard, founder, president and CEO of Avanti Destinations, started the FIT operator 37 years ago, escorted coach tours and cruises ruled the market. But, along with his team at Avanti, Dalgaard helped grow FIT travel and push it past Europe and into Asia and Latin America..." Read More
TravelPulse - May 08, 2018
"Avanti Destinations knows Asia is full of tantalizing dining choices, but selecting the right place to eat and the right dishes are key to making the experience ideal for independent travelers..." Read More
TravelPulse - May 01, 2018
"Avanti is offering travel agents a $50 bonus commission all week in honor of Travel Agent Day. 'Our travel agent partners are essential to Avanti’s continuing growth,' said John Hanratty, Avanti’s chief marketing officer. 'We're offering this bonus commission celebrating Travel Agent Day to show agents how much we appreciate all that they do...'" Read More
Travel Agent Central - April 17, 2018
"For travel agents with clients who want to learn more about wine, Avanti Destinations has introduced new customizable stays at wine villas in four different regions of Italy, where the emphasis is on meeting the producers as much as sampling the wine. For clients who prefer to stay in the city – in this case, Florence – the company has two new add-on wine-tasting daytrips..." Read More
Recommend - April 9, 2018
"When you log onto Avanti Destinations, you are immediately advised: 'If you are not a travel agent, please contact your preferred agent.'For indeed over the last 37 years, Harry Dalgaard, president and CEO of Avanti, reports 'we have relied on travel agents as our sole sales channel...'" Read More
Travel Weekly - March 20, 2018
"Avanti Destinations and VisitBritain launched a partnership to promote Local Flavors in Great Britain, a campaign touting the diversity of food and drink experiences across Britain. As the exclusive tour operator for the promotion, Avanti is debuting five customizable culinary themed itineraries for independent travelers, focusing on London, Yorkshire and Cornwall/Devon, England, and Edinburgh, Scotland..." Read More
Recommend - March 9, 2018
"The Local Flavors in Great Britain campaign, which runs through March 31, 2018, promotes the diversity of food and drink experiences across the region. In addition, the campaign features new content across multiple platforms to allow travel agents to learn more about the new itineraries, as well as these British destinations." Read More
TravelPulse - March 9, 2018
"'Food- and drink-related experiences are the most popular special interest activity booked with us by travel agents for their independent travel clients,' said Harry Dalgaard, president and CEO of Avanti Destinations. 'This partnership with VisitBritain is a perfect fit both for our expertise in food-related travel and our ability to create seamless multi-destination independent vacations...'" Read More
TravelPulse - February 21, 2018
"In response to the rapid growth, the tour operator is introducing new accommodations and tours in Brazil, as well as in one of its perennially best-selling destinations, Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - February 21, 2018
"Avanti Destinations says Brazil’s recent introduction of electronic visas for American travelers going to the country has spurred growth in the number of travelers booking programs to Brazil. Indeed, Avanti reports it has received double the bookings for Brazil this year versus the same time last year..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - February 13, 2018
"Harry Dalgaard, president and CEO of Avanti Destinations, talks about his company’s dramatic expansion in Europe FIT products, sold only through travel agents, as well as other product lines to Asia and Latin America. Europe is hot this year and Avanit has the products to meet the demand..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - February 12, 2018
"'A luxury vacation by definition has to be totally customized – it cannot be one-size- fits-all,' explains Harry Dalgaard, Avanti president and CEO. 'Affluent travelers today want their experience to be specially designed just for them. We help travel agents craft one-of- a-kind vacations that will make you look like an expert, even if you’ve never been to the destination yourself...'" Read More
Travel Weekly - February 5, 2018
"In a similar vein, Avanti Destinations President Harry Dalgaard said agents' biggest asset to focus on is advocacy on behalf of their clients. 'I think all travelers want a spokesperson, an advocate for them," alongside the destination knowledge and other assets agents bring to the table...'" Read More
Travel Agent Central - January 25, 2018
"With Valentine's Day almost here, Avanti Destinations is offering a number of new itineraries aimed at honeymooners and other travelers looking to take a romantic getaway. Increasingly, couples are choosing less traditional, more exotic destinations for their honeymoons, the agent-exclusive tour operator says..." Read More
Travel Agent Central - January 20, 2018
"'Italy is the perfect destination for luxury travel, and we have seen a tremendous rise in bookings of five-star accommodations and private tours/transfers in Italy, as well as the overall value of bookings to Italy over the past few years', said Harry Dalgaard, president and CEO of Avanti Destinations..." Read More
Insider Travel Report - January 4, 2018
"Avanti Destinations has added Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to its European lineup so travel agents can combine them into customized multi-destination independent itineraries for 2018. Avanti sells complete vacations, hotels, experiences, and transfers exclusively through agents..." Read More
TravelPulse - January 4, 2018
"Travelers headed to the Baltics have new options from Avanti Destinations. The tour operator has added Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to its European lineup, and the timing couldn’t be better..." Read More
