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Newmarket Holidays offers a range of holidays such as solo and escorted tours, ocean and river cruises, concerts and events, small group tours, short breaks and rail holidays. Newmarket features a wide range of destinations within Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.
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20 Feb 25
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Newmarket Holidays launches first tour to heart of SpainEscorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched a new eight-day tour of Madrid, Toledo and ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays launches first tour to heart of Spain - News & announcementsEscorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched a new eight-day tour of Madrid, Toledo and Salamanca in the heart of Spain. It focuses on exploring historic cities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites showcasing the region’s rich history, culture and landscapes. Highlights include guided city tours of Madrid, ancient Toledo, known as the city of three cultures, and historic Salamanca, renowned for its golden sandstone architecture. There are also visits to the lesser-known cities of Segovia and Avila, both with a rich Roman influence, plus entry to the El Escorial Monastery, a symbol of the Spanish Golden Age and former home to the medieval kings of Spain. Unlike other competitor itineraries, the Newmarket Holidays escorted tour includes a stop in the city of Alcalá de Henares, with guests enjoying an overnight stay in a 17th-century parador. Hayley Morris, Head of Trade Sales and Partnerships said: "Given the success of our existing Spain and Portugal tours, it was an obvious next step to develop an exciting itinerary that takes us to central Spain for the first time.” "This tour offers a well-balanced mix of guided sightseeing and free time.” Madrid, Toledo & Salamanca has three departures from September to October 2025, departing Edinburgh, Gatwick, London Stanstead, and Manchester. Prices start from £1,530 per person (saving £269 until 13 March) and include hotels, breakfasts, one dinner, tours and transfers. -
07 Feb 25
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Newmarket Holidays launches new experience-led trade incentiveNewmarket Holidays has rolled out a new trade incentive giving agents an opportunity to win ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays launches new experience-led trade incentive - News & announcementsNewmarket Holidays has rolled out a new trade incentive giving agents an opportunity to win activities of their own. The campaign, titled ‘Experience More on a Tour with Newmarket Holidays,’ will enter every booking made before 2 March into a weekly draw, with a £200 Red Letter Day experience voucher up for grabs. There are more than 6,000 Red Letter Day experiences to choose from. These include hot air ballooning, supercar driving, pamper days and food and drink tastings. The prizes are a nod to the wide range of activities and experiences available with Newmarket Holidays' escorted tour bookings. Newmarket Holidays experiences include high tea at Victoria Falls on the Under African Skies - From Victoria Falls to the Cape tour, a guided firefly walk that is included in the Indonesia - Bali & Beyond itinerary, and chocolate tasting on a cocoa plantation on the Costa Rica – Wildlife, Volcanoes & National Parks adventure. "People are often surprised and delighted by the wide variety of unusual, immersive and educational experiences that set Newmarket Holidays' carefully crafted tours apart,” said Hayley Morris, Head of Trade and Partnerships. -
15 Jan 25
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Newmarket Holidays hails 30% jump in long haul salesNewmarket Holidays has reported 30% growth in sales of long-haul escorted tours since launching the ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays hails 30% jump in long haul sales - News & announcementsNewmarket Holidays has reported 30% growth in sales of long-haul escorted tours since launching the 'Live Your Travel Story' peaks campaign on 26 December. Growth is being driven by sales to India, with four tours to the country in the top 10 most popular long-haul itineraries of the year so far. Japan - which Newmarket Holidays reintroduced as a destination in 2023 - is the operator's most popular long-haul tour, with Japan Unveiled topping the list. Another new destination, Uzbekistan, is sixth on the list, with Costa Rica's wildlife, volcanoes and national parks in third place. Other popular trips include a South African safari, and two North American tours, visiting Canada and Alaska. Hayley Morris, Head of Trade and Partnerships at Newmarket Holidays, says travel agents are providing invaluable support for long haul sales. "We've seen interest in wish list destinations and adventurous itineraries grow over the past couple of years and agents are perfectly placed to convert this attention into sales.” "Our trade team is supporting agents with easy access to marketing assets and extra training on key products.” The peaks campaign is backed by discounts of up to 15% and the biggest-ever TV campaign yet. -
05 Jan 25
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Newmarket Holidays launches 2025-27 brochureNewmarket Holidays has launched its new 2025-27 brochure, featuring 10 new group holidays that are in ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays launches 2025-27 brochure - News & announcementsNewmarket Holidays has launched its new 2025-27 brochure, featuring 10 new group holidays that are in print for the first time. They include Far East tours to Indonesia, South Korea and Japan. There are also US trips exploring the national parks of the American West plus Hollywood, Las Vegas and Palm Springs. Also featured for the first time are two new tours of India, safaris in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, and European breaks including Turkey's Istanbul and Cappadocia. These new tours are presented alongside 112 tours covering the UK, Europe and beyond. There are dedicated sections for Newmarket Holidays’ popular Exclusively Solo tours and a new range of Premier Collection holidays that feature smaller group sizes. These have boutique accommodation and lighter-paced itineraries. The brochure launch is supported by a nationwide TV campaign with discounts of up to 15% on all tours, available until 13 March 2025. Hayley Morris, Head of Trade and Partnerships: "This is our biggest post-pandemic brochure, and it showcases a really wide range of tours.” Travel agents can request copies of the new brochure at TradeGate: https://orbit.menziesresponse.co.uk/trade-gate/web_pages/index.aspx -
29 Dec 24
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Newmarket Holidays expands India tour portfolioNewmarket Holidays has expanded its India tour collection. A new 21-day tour now combines two ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays expands India tour portfolio - News & announcementsNewmarket Holidays has expanded its India tour collection. A new 21-day tour now combines two of the operator’s most popular holidays across the north and south of the subcontinent. It creates a single itinerary that connects the iconic landmarks of northern India with Kerala in the south for the first time. Highlights of India – From the Golden Triangle to Kerala starts with a rickshaw ride around Delhi, journeys by rail and road to Shimla in the foothills of the Himalayas, and explores the pink city of Jaipur and its famous Amber Fort. The India tour also takes guests on safari to see tigers at Ranthambore National Park, and visits the iconic Taj Mahal and city of Agra. Guests then travel to Kerala in the south where the famous 14th century Chinese fishing nets, a spice plantation in Periyar, a wildlife cruise across Lake Periyar and a night onboard a traditional kettuvallam houseboat are among the highlights. The holiday finishes in Mumbai, with a guided tour of the city’s many landmarks. Accommodation includes a selection of hotels, a jungle resort in Ranthambore, a Kerala houseboat and a beachfront hotel with direct access to Marari Beach. Prices start from £4,252 per person, saving £223, and include 18 nights’ half-board accommodation, two overnight flights, transfers, internal flights and guided excursions. The first departure is in November 2025 with three more dates in 2026. Hayley Morris, Head of Trade Sales and Partnerships says: "This tour brings together some of our guests' favourite India attractions with an itinerary that offers incredible variety.” “It offers great value and gives agents the opportunity to inspire their customers with India's rich diversity.” -
27 Dec 24
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Newmarket Holidays rolls out new TV ad campaignEscorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched a new nationwide TV ad campaign which comes ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays rolls out new TV ad campaign - News & announcementsEscorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has launched a new nationwide TV ad campaign which comes with discounts of up to 15% as part of a peaks campaign. It aims to inspire viewers to 'Live Your Travel Story' and book with a local travel agent. The new 30-second ad showcases Newmarket Holidays' worldwide guided trips with inspiring footage of Croatia, Italy, Spain, India, Brazil and Japan. It marks its biggest ever TV campaign, airing for two months from now on channels including ITV, Channel 4 and the Sky network. The advert will also promote savings of up to 15% that are available on Newmarket Holidays’ collection of escorted tours until 13 March 2025, covering departures through to 2027. These discounted holidays include short breaks in the UK and Ireland, active breaks across Europe, African safaris, and long-haul trips including India, the Far East, the US and South America. Every tour has fully escorted packages with flights, accommodation, tour managers and itineraries that are often exclusive to Newmarket Holidays. Many tours also feature departures from regional airports across the UK. Hayley Morris, Head of Trade and Partnerships: "We're excited to be launching our biggest ever TV campaign which aims to inspire more customers than ever to discover wishlist escorted tours through their local travel agent.” "With hundreds in savings available on many holidays, this is a peaks campaign that will give our trade partners the best possible start to 2025." -
06 Dec 24
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Newmarket rolls out new Turkiye tourNewmarket Holidays has extended its Premier Collection with a new escorted tour visiting the ancient ...Read moreNewmarket rolls out new Turkiye tour - News & announcementsNewmarket Holidays has extended its Premier Collection with a new escorted tour visiting the ancient highlights of Istanbul and Cappadocia in central Turkiye. Istanbul & Cappadocia – Turkey’s Historic Gems is an eight-day small-group tour that explores the impact of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. The itinerary includes guided walking tours of Istanbul visiting the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia; Topkapi Palace, and the 6th century Basilica Cistern. This section of the tour ends with the option of a cruise through the Princes’ Islands archipelago in the Sea of Mamarra. Guests then fly to Cappadocia in Anatolia to explore the region's volcanic landscape dotted with tufa rock spires, otherwise known as fairy chimneys. Sights include a huge underground citadel, sculpted forts and cave dwellings. Guests spend three nights in a new rock-carved hotel, Yusuf Yiğitoğlul Mansion. As a Premier Collection tour, group numbers are limited to 24 people, inclusive of accommodations and internal flights rather than road transfers to reduce travel times. Prices start from £2,169 per person (saving £240 in Newmarket Holidays’ Black Friday sale until 9 December). Departures are available from Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham and Heathrow with four dates in September and October 2025. -
08 Nov 24
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Newmarket Holidays expands Asia portfolioEscorted holidays specialist Newmarket Holidays is growing its Asia tour portfolio with its first tours ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays expands Asia portfolio - News & announcementsEscorted holidays specialist Newmarket Holidays is growing its Asia tour portfolio with its first tours to Indonesia and Korea. It is also adding a new Japan open. Bali and Beyond is a 16-day group holiday that explores Ubud’s temples and the beaches of Sanur in Bali. It also visits Java's cities, including Surabaya and Malang, as well as the iconic volcanic landscape of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. This includes sunset and sunrise jeep tours to Mount Bromo, a night in Yogyakarta and a visit to the Borobudur Temple. Price from £3240 per person, saving £359, including return flights, transfers 14 excursions and 19 meals, with departures starting in October 2025. A longer option is Bali and Beyond with Komodo Extension, which adds five days to explore Komodo National Park with an island-hopping adventure. Price from £4,879 per person, saving £256, with 17 excursions and 28 meals included. South Korea & Japan Discovered is an 18-day journey through East Asia. In South Korea, guests explore historic sites including the DMZ demilitarised zone, the attractions of Seoul and Korea’s second city, Busan, plus Ahopsansup Forest and Haedong Yonggungsa Temple. The tour then crosses the Korea Strait to Japan. It visits Fukuoka, Beppu’s colourful hot springs, Hiroshima's Peace Memorial and Kyoto's shrines and bamboo groves, before ending in Tokyo. Price from £7,020 per person, saving £369, including return flights, 15 excursions and 17 meals, with departures from Heathrow, Glasgow and Manchester between October 2025 and November 2026. David Sharman, Chief Commercial Officer at Newmarket Holidays said: "These new tours add even more cultural and historical depth to our Asia collection.” “For travel agents, the group holidays provide affordable, exclusive products that our competitors don’t offer.” "Japan has been a standout destination since we launched our first tour in 2023, so we're confident these new options will prove extremely popular."Related News Stories:
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29 Oct 24
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Newmarket Holidays launches 2027 toursNewmarket Holidays has opened bookings early for its 2027 holiday programme. Selected trips are now ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays launches 2027 tours - News & announcementsNewmarket Holidays has opened bookings early for its 2027 holiday programme. Selected trips are now open to book with African safaris and long-haul escorted tours among the options now available. The early launch follows feedback from travel agents who say that customers want to book wish list holidays even further in advance. Available tours include a variety of South African safaris, Southeast Asia tours and exclusive itineraries exploring the US. The operator plans to open more destinations over the next few weeks. Many of the 2027 holidays, available from January to December 2027, are available at the same price as 2025 and 2026 options. Hayley Morris, Head of Trade and Partnerships at Newmarket Holidays says: "We’re already seeing strong interest from travel agents who are eager to secure 2027 holidays for their customers.” “By booking now, agents can lock-in their customers’ preferred dates, which is especially important for tours such as the African safaris where availability goes quickly.”Related News Stories:
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18 Oct 24
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Newmarket Holidays adds new American West ItinerariesEscorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has expanded its US tour collection with new West Coast ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays adds new American West Itineraries - News & announcementsEscorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has expanded its US tour collection with new West Coast trips and a US tour exploring 10 of the region’s national parks. Travelletrs can experience the best of the American West with Newmarket Holidays' new 11-day escorted tour, Hollywood, Vegas, Palm Springs, and the Grand Canyon. It kicks off in Buena Park with visits to Santa Monica’s famous pier and Hollywood’s Walk of Fame. Guests then travel through the Mojave Desert to Las Vegas for Sin City’s nightlife, optional helicopter rides and time on the iconic Las Vegas Strip. The tour continues past Hoover Dam to the rest-stop town of Seligman, where the vintage buildings include mid-20th century-style diners, a general store and gas station, before reaching Flagstaff, gateway to the Grand Canyon. After exploring the canyon, travellers unwind in Palm Springs, with the option of riding the famous Aerial Tramway from the desert floor to the summit of Mt. San Jacinto Canyon. A final stop in laid-back San Diego completes the trip. Prices start from £2,499 per person, with departures in October and November 2025 and including nine nights’ room-only accommodation, return flights from the UK and excursions. Fans of epic vistas can experience 10 national parks with Newmarket Holidays’ new 18-day group US tour, National Parks of the Great American West. Starting in San Francisco, guests explore California’s Pacific Coast, Yosemite’s waterfalls and the giant redwoods of Sequoia. The adventure continues through the Mojave Desert to iconic locations including Death Valley and Monument Valley and then into Utah to enjoy full days exploring Bryce Canyon, Zion, Capitol Reef and Canyonlands national parks, plus the rock features of Arches National Park. The next stop is the Grand Canyon, with an optional helicopter ride before the journey wraps up in Palm Springs and Hollywood. Prices start from £4,249 per person, with 16 nights' room-only accommodation, return flights and excursions included. David Sharman, Newmarket Holidays' Chief Commercial Officer says: "The US is consistently one of our best-selling long-haul options.” These new wish list tours make it easy for agents to recommend unforgettable holidays that cover the very best of the American West."Related News Stories:
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06 Oct 24
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Newmarket Holidays announces new investmentEscorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has announced new investment. It has received an undisclosed amount ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays announces new investment - News & announcementsEscorted tours specialist Newmarket Holidays has announced new investment. It has received an undisclosed amount from Soho Square Capital LLP as part of a deal that will see Geoff Parkin and Ailsa Pollard join the operator's board. Current owners Simon Hibbs, Jeremy Griffin, Toni Frei and Niel Alobaidi, who also serves as Chief Executive, will remain as majority shareholders. Parkin and Pollard join as Chair and Non-Executive Director respectively. Geoff brings a wealth of travel and consumer sector experience from his prior career as a Senior Partner at L.E.K Consulting. Ailsa was most recently CEO of Dnata UK & Europe and she currently sits on the board of ABTA. David Steel from Soho Square will also join the board of Newmarket Holidays. Newmarket Holidays was founded by Jeremy Griffin and Toni Frei in 1983, and Simon Hibbs joined as Managing Director in 1984. Niel Alobaidi, CEO, said: "We were attracted by Soho Square's flexible approach to structuring investments, providing us with capital and expertise, while enabling us to stay in control of the business.” “We are all excited to get to work with our new partners to accelerate our growth plans and continue Newmarket Holidays' positive trajectory."Related News Stories: Newmarket Holidays - TravelMole British Travel Awards winners announced Crystal Announces New Travel Advisor Booking Engine - TravelMole WTM London 2024 programme announced EasyJet puts new Southend flights on sale Japan to roll out visa-free travel authorisation system Riviera Travel unveils largest-ever river cruise programme for 2026 Partner News - TravelMole P&O Cruises - TravelMole easyJet Holidays - TravelMole
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19 Aug 24
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Newmarket Holidays unveils 2025 Edinburgh Tattoo tourNewmarket Holidays has launched its Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo packages for 2025, and is offering ...Read moreNewmarket Holidays unveils 2025 Edinburgh Tattoo tour - News & announcementsNewmarket Holidays has launched its Edinburgh Royal Military Tattoo packages for 2025, and is offering £100 off savings for early bookers. Lovers of the pomp and pageantry can now book for next year's event, which takes place as usual against the floodlit backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. Massed pipers and drummers are joined by traditional dancers and performers from around the world. With only 217,000 tickets available for the show’s three-week season, places are expected to fill up quickly. Newmarket Holidays' four-day package includes a reserved seat for the show, guided tours of Edinburgh and Glasgow with free time to explore both, plus the option of a boat ride across Loch Lomond. Guests enjoy three-nights bed and breakfast accommodation in a centrally located Glasgow hotel, return flights from airports across the UK and all transfers in Scotland. Tour-only prices start from £585 per person, and tours with flights included from £774 per person. Early bookers can save £100 per booking until 13 September 2024 with code TATTOO at checkout. David Sharman, CCO at Newmarket Holidays said: "We have just completed this year's tours to the Edinburgh Tattoo and the show delivered its usual array of spectacular performances.” “The feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and we are thrilled to launch our 2025 tour package."Related News Stories: Newmarket Holidays - TravelMole Newmarket Holidays Launches New Premier Collection - TravelMole Virgin unveils debut details for Brilliant Lady Princess Cruises launches new loyalty accelerator program Newmarket Holidays rolls out Olympics incentive Partner News - TravelMole Qatar Airways renews UEFA partnership Newmarket Holidays rolls out TV ad campaign Ryanair adds over 1,500 extra seats for the Euro 2024 final Air Transat voted 2024 World's Best Leisure Airline at the Skytrax ...
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