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At Colletts, we understand the value of these collaborations, both internal and external, and we look forward to our dedicated Colletts 2025 familiarisation trip to another luxurious destination.
The trip, organised by Internova Travel Group, provided travel advisors with the ultimate relaxation experience and knowledge of this luxury destination
LONDON (December 11, 2024) – Colletts Travel, part of Global Travel Collection, recently hosted an unforgettable educational trip to the Maldives in partnership with Virgin Atlantic and the ultra-luxury properties JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING. Designed to immerse advisors in unparalleled luxury and provide firsthand knowledge, the trip empowered Colletts Travel advisors to deliver bespoke travel experiences to their discerning clientele.
Travelling in style, the group of six advisors, joined by members of Internova and Global Travel Collection teams, flew on Virgin Atlantic Upper Class. Once in the Maldives, the group experienced the perfect blend of relaxation, wellness and cultural exploration, set in the pristine beauty of the Maldives.
Offering a holistic approach to wellness, both JOALI properties showcased their unique ability to create tailored itineraries based on guests’ preferences and help them embrace tranquillity and inner peace.
At JOALI Maldives on Muravandhoo Island in the Raa Atoll, highlights included:
At JOALI BEING, advisors experienced the secluded natural island of Bodufushi in Raa Atoll which still has a wild forest. Wellness took centre stage with fully personalised and results-driven transformative programmes focusing on the Four Pillars – Mind, Skin, Microbiome and Energy. Activities included:
The trip exuded uber luxury, with Upper Class flights from Virgin Atlantic, access to the Clubhouse lounge at London Heathrow, and JOALI’s unique ability to create custom itineraries based on guests’ preferences and health needs. They also had a private jadugar, a personal butler attending to each guest’s needs, for the duration of their stay.
Advisors returned knowledgeable and able to share their personal experiences to sell the destination to their high-end clientele.
Speaking about their experience over the 4-day trip, Francesca Stevenson from Swords Travel said:
“Trips like this to the incredible JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING allows us as agents to really be able to speak to our clients with heart and emotion. Experiencing both properties allows us to know which island is most suited or even if a split-stay would work well for them. JOALI BEING is a concept I wanted to understand more about, which I now feel has been fulfilled. It truly was a wonderful experience and anyone sceptical because it is known as a ‘wellbeing resort’ needn’t be – it is a perfect blend of wellbeing with the Maldivian experience one craves. It’s really important as a small team, that we are able to share our knowledge and experiences with one another and help get each other‘s sales over the line if we need to. We also have specialist events in the office and I will be talking everything JOALI to our clients that sign up for our Wellbeing Day in January and showcase the JOALI experience firsthand to them.”
This educational trip was made possible through the outstanding partnership between Internova Travel Group—one of the travel industry’s leading companies and the parent organisation of Global Travel Collection—with Virgin Atlantic and JOALI. Together, these partners are redefining and raising the bar for luxury travel experiences.
Jennifer Hartnett, Head of Contracting and Tour Operations at Colletts Travel, commented:
“At Colletts, we understand the value of these collaborations, both internal and external, and we look forward to our dedicated Colletts 2025 familiarisation trip to another luxurious destination.”
Francesca Vinchiaturo, Director of Airline Relations and Revenue Management at Internova Travel Group in the UK, added:
“We are thankful for our partners who have allowed us to reaffirm the strength of our relevance in the luxury arena. Securing this rare and exclusive opportunity for Colletts Travel advisors ensures we are helping them to deliver exceptional experiences to their clients. Thank you immensely to our partners for their continuous support.”
About Colletts Travel
Since 1983, Colletts Travel, part of Global Travel Collection, has been a pioneer in providing luxury travel, with a personal touch. Over the years, the company has nurtured a loyal clientele of like-minded travellers, all looking for professional travel expertise and counsel to help them sate their wanderlust for stress-free luxury travel. Each of Colletts Travel’s advisors takes pride in their personal relationships, ensuring that each luxury travel experience is carefully planned and executed.
