Collette reports unprecedented growth in 2024, the best year in the company’s 107-year history, bolstered by an increasing trend in small-group travel.
Collette says small-group tours consistently rank as the most popular travel style, attracting customers with a maximum group size of just 24.
"Small group Explorations tours have seen incredible growth over the past four years," said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President & CEO of Collette.
"Not only do we want to support this growth, but we want to propel it to an entirely new level. We've been designing these small group journeys since 2008, allowing travelers to experience destinations in ways that aren't always possible with larger groups."
Among the newest tours gaining attention is “Namibia and South Africa: Epic Landscapes and Wildlife,” which includes safari game drives, exploration of the Namib Desert, and a home-hosted dinner with a Capetonian family.
"Collette understands the effects that overtourism has on locals in over loved destinations," Leibl-Cote added.
"Travelers are always going to want to see the top attractions in each region, but not every tour has to focus on them, which our design team takes this into account when building new itineraries."
For instance, Crete has risen on travellers’ wish lists, leading to the introduction of the “Gems of Greece” tour in 2025.
Albania is also on Collette’s radar as an alternate European itinerary with touring of the Balkans.
