The ID Travel Group and CARIBTOURS, a U.K. and Ireland-based tour operator specializing in bespoke luxury holidays, have announced their strategic merger effective, January 2024.
As a result of this, Paul Cleary, CEO of CARIBTOURS has joined the board of ID Travel as a partner and has been appointed chief commercial officer, alongside of Maurice Bonham-Carter, founder and chief executive officer; Laurie Palumbo, partner and chief operating officer and Padu Padmanaban, partner and chief financial officer.
This merger combines ID Travel Group’s 40 years of experience selling four- and five-star luxury vacation destinations in the Americas, South Pacific, Africa and Asia and CARIBTOURS’ 45 years of expertise in crafting personalized holidays to the Caribbean, Indian Ocean, Arabia and Europe. The combined entity will leverage the strengths of both organizations to provide a broader array of exclusive travel options, superior customer service, and enhanced buying power to service its affluent clientele.
"This merger represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide the most luxurious and personalized travel experiences, globally," said Cleary. "Now with a strong presence selling luxury leisure travel in the USA, Canada, Latin America, Australasia, and the British and European markets, we are delighted to offer our supplier partners a new level of access and marketing presence."
This union promises to elevate luxury travel services. For more information, visit www.idtravelgroup.com or
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