Abercrombie & Kent Journey Group (AKTG) introduced that it has acquired approval to function within the Republic of Eire.
This growth heralds a part of main enlargement for the group right into a key European market.
The mother or father firm of iconic journey manufacturers Abercrombie & Kent, Cox & Kings, and Crystal secured official approval from the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), permitting it to promote to clients in Eire throughout all three manufacturers for the primary time.
Cox & Kings managing director and A&Ok senior vice-president of gross sales for UK and EMEA Jennifer Charlton stated: “Eire has lengthy been a key marketplace for us, and this enables us to satisfy rising demand with the boldness and assurance Irish travellers count on. From safari to expedition cruising, tailored journeys to cultural discovery, this launch brings Cox & Kings, Crystal and A&Ok’s legendary service and deep vacation spot data on to the Irish market.”
The IAA approval not solely permits AKTG to promote holidays to Irish residents but in addition opens up entry to point-of-sale air and cruise fares from Dublin, a key growth that unlocks higher flexibility and worth for Irish clients.
That stated, the corporate is working with main airline companions to safe ITX and cruise fares from Dublin, this may present Irish shoppers with entry to preferential air charges and business phrases from their native airport.
What occurs subsequent
A devoted Irish level of contact is anticipated to comply with shortly, additional reinforcing AKTG’s dedication to native presence and buyer belief, with company gross sales supervisor Victoria Houston overseeing commerce gross sales on this increasing market.
New native phone numbers have been arrange for Irish shoppers and commerce with Euro denominated pricing already in place for Crystal and shortly to be accessible for A&Ok and Cox & Kings.
Broadly thought to be the gold normal in luxurious journey, A&Ok’s legacy of crafting extraordinary journeys throughout seven continents will quickly be instantly accessible to Irish clients, together with Crystal’s award-winning voyages and Cox & Kings’ small group journeys and tailored journeys designed for the culturally curious.
This new part of enlargement displays the group’s continued funding within the European market and its imaginative and prescient to deliver unparalleled journey experiences to new audiences.