Express Travel Group and A&K partner up to dive deeper into luxury

Express Travel Group and A&K partner up to dive deeper into luxury

Express Travel Group (ETC) and travel operator Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) have announced they commenced a new preferred partnership agreement.

The partnership will see A&K’s worldwide travel portfolio promoted through the ETG agency member networks: independent travel group, independent travel advisors, select travel group, italktravel & cruise and Alatus.

“This is an incredibly exciting time to be partnering with such a well-established, world leading travel operator,” Amber Kelly, head of product and events, ETG, said.

“A&K’s extensive portfolio, including its wholly owned collection of destination management company’s, cruise boats, luxury lodges, tented camps, and hotels offer the very pinnacle of luxury, experiential travel.

“A&K’s team, under the leadership of Deb Fox, MD Australia and Susan Haberle, head of sales and partnerships, are committed to supporting the travel industry more than ever before and ETG are proud to be working with such a renowned brand to help support their growth into the trade.”

A&K’s Deb Fox and Susan Haberle added: “On behalf of A&K Australia, we are beyond delighted to be partnering with ETG in 2023 and beyond.

“As A&K embarks on an exciting journey building our brand presence, we truly value this partnership, and we are confident that ETG members will be thrilled with the standout performance offering A&K brings to them and their clients. We look forward to supporting ETG to build their luxury business, welcoming their clients to enjoy many once-in-a-lifetime moments with A&K.”


Featured Image: Left – Right: Susan Haberle (head of sales & partnerships, A&K), Tom Manwaring (CEO, ETG), Amber Kelly (head of product & events, ETG), Ari Magoutis (executive GM, ETG) and Deb Fox (MD, A&K). (Supplied)

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