Tauck operates first-ever ‘Smaller Group’ itineraries acrosss North America and Europe

Tauck operates first-ever ‘Smaller Group’ itineraries acrosss North America and Europe
Edited by Travel Weekly


The world leader in upscale guided travel, Tauck, launched 26 smaller group departures spanning seven itineraries in North America and Europe.

These tours will be special departures of existing Tauck itineraries with the first of three tours having operated in recent weeks.

The new program’s official launch is slated for Tauck’s 100th anniversary in 2025. It aims to expand the company’s offerings to include 124 departures across 12 itineraries the feature special departures.

“Although a large segment of our guests remain devoted to our classic group size, we’ve also seen incredible growth in our Small Group departures over the past several years,” Tauck CEO, Dan Mahar, said.

“More recently, some of our guests have shown increasing interest in even smaller group sizes. Our market research has zeroed in on an optimal group size of 12-20 among those interested in smaller groups, so our average group size of 15 travellers is right in the centre of that sweet spot.

“And of course, smaller groups have access to places and experiences that simply aren’t available to larger groups. On our African safaris, for example, our Smaller Groups stay in cozy lodges and tented camps with limited capacity, minimising disruptions to the wildlife and environment, and providing a more authentic experience.”

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