Escorted touring specialist Titan Travel has announced it will push back the restart of its operations to next year.
Land tours, river and ocean cruises are now set to resume from February 1, 2021.
Clients whose trips have been cancelled can receive up to £100 per person off a rebooked tour departing before January 31, 2022, the operator said.
Managing director Andy Squirrell said: “We have listened to and understand the concerns some travellers have been feeling ahead of their upcoming holiday due to the ongoing outbreak of Covid-19. With this in mind, and acknowledging the fluidity of travel advice at this time, Titan has taken the decision to restart all operations from February 1, 2021.
“By doing so, we hope to provide travellers and our trade partners with clarity and reassurance in Titan by not cancelling our tours at short notice whilst providing affected clients with a choice of next steps in advance to find the best solution for them. We’re confident that our new policies’, including Peace Of Mind, Flexi-Deposit and Protection Promise gives agents and their clients the control, flexibility and assurance they seek to book and travel with confidence.
The tour operator introduced a Peace Of Mind policy earlier this year, offering travellers the option to postpone or transfer onto another holiday at a later date.
“We have received a phenomenal response from customers who have already taken advantage of this policy and wish to thank everyone that has done so for their continued support,” sad Squirrell. “It is evident that there is still a strong demand to travel with 2021 availability selling fast.”
Titan said it will “continue to monitor the situation closely until operations resume” and “keep all agents updated on the status of their client’s holiday alongside the latest health and safety protocols on its tours”.
All agents with clients affected by the extended suspension of Titan’s tours will be contacted by a member of the operator’s sales team to explain next steps.