Avila Travel has expanded its portfolio with travel offers to Oceania (Australia/New Zealand). Tim van der Wel (co-founder/owner): ‘With this step, Avila Reizen has truly become an all-round tour operator for customization in the high segment with the world’s most unique experiences and accommodations on the menu’ Avila Reizen, with offices in Haarlem and Amsterdam, also offers trips to Latin America, North America, Africa, Asia, Europe and the Polar Regions. In a recent episode of the Travelpro’s Podcast , Hilda van der Wel – Gonzalez and Tim van der Wel, founders/owners of Avila Reizen, together with Stephen Winter of Ponant Cruises, shared their insights and experiences. There are two Oceania specialists working at Avila Reizen, namely Jantien Kousemaker and Laura Marais. Kousemaker, who has been employed by Avila Reizen for a year, has carefully put together the offer for Oceania, partly due to her personal experiences and stay in the region. Marais, who is also a specialist in Africa, has just returned from a three-month trip through Australia and New Zealand. The expansion to Oceania was a deliberate choice to complete the offer of Avila Reizen. Van der Wel explains that from the start, the goal was to become an all-round tour operator that delivers tailor-made solutions in the mid to high segment, and with this step, that goal has been achieved. In terms of the target audience and the type of trips, Van der Wel emphasizes that Avila Travel focuses on travel enthusiasts who value culture and nature, and are looking for a unique experience with an eye for detail, providing personalized service and advice of the highest level. When asked why Oceania travel professionals should turn to Avila Travel, Van der Wel replies that the company strives for consistency in the quality of travel experiences and service across all their destinations. In addition, Avila Travel is committed to nature conservation and poverty alleviation in their destinations. For cruise enthusiasts, Avila Travel also offers trips in Oceania, in collaboration with small-scale expedition cruise companies such as Ponant, Scenic and True North, known for their beautiful routes through the region.
