Jet Tours gears up for the launch of three new clubs [ABO]


Bryce Arnaud-Battandier : plus de la moitié des ventes de Jet tours sont aujourd'hui réalisées en agences de voyages et, surtout, « la croissance se fait sur les agences » - Photo NG Travel

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Relancée en 2025 par NG Travel auprès du réseau d’agences de voyages, la production de Jet tours se fait une place.

« We are generally growing. Since the start of the year, we have not been in a downward trend. For the group, spring was inevitably challenging and, even though the situation improved in June, July and August, it is not possible to speak of catch-up at this stage.

However, for Jet tours, since the beginning of the year, we have essentially doubled
», confirms Bryce Arnaud-Battandier, Chief Executive Officer of NG Travel, interviewed by TourMaG.

More than half of Jet tours’ sales are now made through travel agencies and, above all, “growth is happening through the agencies,” notes the CEO.

At its launch, the group had set an ambitious objective: €150 million in B2B revenue within three years, then €180 million within five years. „ We are maintaining this ambition to reach €150 million in three years,” he confirms.



Jet tours prepares the launch of three new clubs

To continue this momentum, Jet tours will strengthen its offering.

This summer, the brand had three clubs: Club Jet tours Ostria Resort & Spa 5* in Crete, Club Jet tours Khaolak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa 5* in Phuket, Thailand, and Club Jet tours Anaya Zanzibar 5*.

« The Zanzibar club, owned by NG Travel, performed particularly well », says the CEO, and « the outlook for the winter is very positive ».

Jet tours thus prepares the launch of three new clubs – already signed – which are due to be online in the coming weeks. The objective is for the entire new offering to be fully operational no later than the IFTM show.

The new locations should reinforce NG Travel’s desired positioning: a premium-scale club with particular attention given to dining, sport and families.

The group particularly intends to differentiate itself with sporting services and coaching, but also with clubs tailored for children and teenagers.

« For us, there is really room for premium club experiences. We must excel in the quality of our service and products, because agencies expect flawless service.

This is a positive demand, but it is also why we did not want to move too quickly,
» explains Bryce Arnaud-Battandier.


The innovations presented for the IFTM

Another development axis: the Jet tours Signature line.

The brand had built a portfolio of around 70 products. It will now undergo a partial renewal of the catalog to retire underperforming items and to incorporate new ones.

The principle remains unchanged: select high-quality hotels, negotiate favorable pricing, and above all offer clients exclusive privileges.

Depending on the establishments, these can take the form of an upgrade, an excursion, a massage or other experiences. « We see that it works very well ».

The same logic applies to the tours: Jet tours will continue developing its production.

The brand keeps its small-group circuits, limited to 20 people, with French-speaking guides and a quality pledge. But it will continue to develop its “Essentials” range in parallel.

Everything will be unveiled at the IFTM, where Jet tours intends to present all of its winter novelties.


40% of sales are already for the winter season

For the summer of 2026, last-minute sales boosted activity: 50% of clients booked their summer stay less than 30 days before departure, compared with 25% a year earlier.

«Ultimately, our job is to ensure hoteliers that our clients will arrive, but they are a bit more last minute», explains Bryce Arnaud-Battandier. «On the flight side, we bear some risk, but we have also worked a lot on flexibility.

There was still quite a bit of capacity on the market at perfectly reasonable prices. It was positive for our clients and it allowed us to maintain very fair rates.
»

The booking window was halved: families booked on average 58 days before departure (versus 90 in 2025) and couples 54 days before (versus 84 in 2025).

The average vacation budget remained broadly stable, at €1,557 per person. Greece tops the list with 35% of departures, ahead of Spain (20%) and Tunisia (15%). Together these destinations account for 70% of departures, with Crete particularly favored, as Jet tours notes in a press release.

After a summer dominated by last-minute bookings, the trend reverses for winter with more forward planning.

At Jet tours, 40% of sales already concern the winter season. In the destination ranking, Egypt shows a particularly pronounced comeback. Zanzibar is also among the winter’s strong destinations. The success of the in-house product, the Club Jet tours Anaya, notably drives sales. Finally, the Canaries complete this trio.

Jans Tours Invites Travel Professionals to IFTM 2026 to Shape Tomorrow’s Travel Across Four Destinations


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IFTM: three days to reconnect and prepare for 2027

A few weeks ahead of IFTM Top Resa, Jans Tours is gearing up to reconnect with its partners and tourism professionals for three days of meetings and exchanges.

For the receptive side, the trade show provides a privileged moment to take time to discuss upcoming projects, present new offerings, and share the latest inspirations from local teams.

As journeys for 2027 are already being planned, traveler expectations are evolving too: more personalization, new experiences, itineraries that depart from the classics, lesser-known addresses, and programs tailored to specific clienteles — topics that can be discussed directly with Jans Tours teams.

The objective is simple: to engage with professionals, understand their needs and collaboratively build the upcoming journeys for their clients.


Four destinations, four ways of traveling

This year, Jans Tours arrives at IFTM with four destinations to present to industry professionals: Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Switzerland.

Four distinct realms, but a single approach: a strong local presence and teams that know their destinations from the inside out.

Indonesia remains at the heart of Jans Tours’ DNA. Bali, Java, Lombok, Sumatra, Komodo—these regions enable the creation of very diverse journeys, from a first-time visit to Indonesia to more hidden itineraries and tailored experiences.

In the Philippines, the team also guides professionals in building programs that blend islands, beaches, nature, encounters, and local experiences. A destination still full of opportunities to move beyond the most classical itineraries.

Malaysia continues to grow within the group. With its office in Kuala Lumpur, Jans Tours can rely on a locally based team to design programs aligned with travelers’ expectations and the needs of professionals.

And then, there is Switzerland.


A new destination joins the Jans Tours family

It’s one of the major novelties of this 2026 edition: Jans Tours expands its playing field with the opening of its office in Switzerland.

After Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaysia, this new presence marks another milestone in the group’s development.

Jans Tours Switzerland is now fully operational on the ground and completes Jans Tours’ international network.

The destination opens up new possibilities for professionals: individual trips, group departures, incentives, premium stays, or tailor-made itineraries can be crafted around Switzerland’s diverse landscapes and experiences.

From the Alps to the lakes, cities to villages, gastronomy to scenic railway experiences, Switzerland offers a particularly rich playground for designing bespoke programs.

And above all, as with its Asian destinations, Jans Tours relies on local knowledge and close relationships with professionals.

So, even if the Jans Tours stand is located in the Asia space, Swiss projects are, of course, welcome!


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An international team gathered in Paris

For this edition of IFTM, several Jans Tours team members will travel to Paris.

Anthony, Audrey, Eva and Lucie from the France office will be on hand to welcome professionals and discuss their projects.

Also present will be Geoffrey, Rudi and Benjamin, directly from the Indonesia office, as well as Sylvain, representing the Malaysia office.

An international team that will allow visitors to meet both their usual contacts in France and the teams based directly at the destinations.

Because this is also Jans Tours’ hallmark: behind every program there are local teams who know the ground realities, partners, new offerings, and experiences truly worth presenting to travelers. There is also a France-based office, with dedicated contacts, enabling French-language exchanges and close, on-site support, without time-zone constraints.

IFTM will thus be an opportunity to (re)put faces to these teams, and to take time to discuss beyond emails and quote requests.


Malaysia featured at a second pavilion

Jans Tours will also be present at the pavilion of the Malaysia Tourism Promotion Board, stand A014.

A complementary presence that will allow professionals to come and discuss the destination, its novelties, and programming possibilities.

Malaysia indeed offers numerous options for building journeys that combine major highlights with more intimate experiences. With its local team based in Kuala Lumpur, Jans Tours continues developing this destination with agencies and tour operators.

Professionals will therefore be able to find Jans Tours at two different spots in the show, depending on their needs and projects.


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Meetings from September 15 to 17 in Paris



Jans Tours donne rendez-vous aux professionnels à l’IFTM 2026 pour préparer les voyages de demain autour de 4 destinations

Audrey Marc

Deputy Director, France

+ 33 6 70 54 20 63

+ 33 1 61 30 30 06

[email protected]

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When Passion Meets Rhythm: IN TOURS PORTUGAL Enters Its Peak Season


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The last four months of the year traditionally rank among the busiest periods for our company. It is a season during which we welcome many clients to Portugal, while our sales team travels, meets our partners and prepares the months ahead.

It is an intense, demanding period and sometimes very busy, but it also perfectly reflects what IN TOURS PORTUGAL is.

At IN TOURS PORTUGAL, our work is driven by a genuine passion for Portugal and for our craft. We love to reveal our country, present to our clients different regions, experiences and encounters, and ensure that every trip runs in the best possible conditions.

For our Operations team, autumn months are particularly active. Many clients travel across Portugal and, behind every itinerary, there is a substantial amount of organizational work.

Hotels, restaurants, guides, transport, visits and experiences all have to be perfectly coordinated. There are always many details to manage and, of course, a trip does not always go exactly as planned.

A flight can be delayed, the weather can change, clients can modify their plans and sometimes a programme must be adapted at the last minute.

That is part of our job.

Being a DMC is not only about preparing a good itinerary. It is also about being available, reacting quickly and finding the right solution when something unexpected arises.


During periods of high activity, teamwork becomes even more important. Our Operations team works closely with our guides, drivers, hotels, restaurants and all local partners who help ensure the smooth running of each programme.

These relationships are extremely important to us. Being able to rely on trusted partners across Portugal allows us to respond quickly and maintain the level of service that our clients and partners expect from IN TOURS PORTUGAL.

And even if these months can be demanding, they are also very rewarding.

Seeing our clients enjoy Portugal, discover a place for the first time, taste our gastronomy or simply appreciate the atmosphere of our country remains one of the most beautiful aspects of our work.

In parallel, our commercial team also enters a very active period.

September marks the start of several important months on the international tourism calendar, with several major events in Europe and Asia.

We begin the month in Paris with IFTM Top Resa, an important gathering for the French tourism industry and a regular date on our commercial calendar.

Trade shows like IFTM are always an excellent opportunity to reconnect with partners we already know, to establish new contacts and to better understand market developments.

For us, participating in these events is not simply about promoting Portugal.

It is, above all, about human relationships.

Tourism remains a deeply human sector. Emails, video calls and technology facilitate communication, but nothing replaces a good face-to-face conversation.

Meeting our partners in person allows us to better understand their needs, listen to what their clients are seeking and exchange ideas.


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In October, our schedule becomes even busier.

We will be in Rimini for TTG Travel Experience, where we will continue our work with the Italian market and meet tourism professionals from Italy and other countries.

Later in the month, our team will travel to Singapore for ITB Asia. This is another important event for IN TOURS PORTUGAL and a great opportunity to develop our relationships with partners in Asia and on other international markets.

October will also take us to Poland for the PPCC Tourism Workshops, where we will have the chance to meet local travel professionals and continue promoting Portugal on this growing market.

Then, in November, we will be back in London for the WTM.

WTM London remains one of the year’s major events for the international tourism industry. It brings together professionals from around the world and offers us another opportunity to reconnect with our partners, create new contacts and prepare future collaborations.

Paris, Rimini, Singapore, Poland and London are very different markets and environments, but our objective remains the same: to meet, listen, learn and build solid partnerships.


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The travel industry is constantly evolving, just as travelers are.

Clients are more experienced, more curious, and often seek more personal experiences. They want to discover places beyond the must-see, to live authentic experiences and to create a real connection with the destination.

For us, this means we must also keep moving forward.

Even after many years of working in Portugal, there is always something new to discover. A new hotel, a restaurant, a local producer, a new experience or simply another way to present a place we already know very well.

This curiosity is an important part of IN TOURS PORTUGAL.

We know Portugal, but we also continue to explore it.

The coming months will therefore be very active across the different teams in the company.

Our Operations team will be in Portugal, serving our clients and attentive to the smooth running of each programme. In parallel, our sales team will travel, meet our partners and represent IN TOURS PORTUGAL on important international markets.

These two dimensions of our work are closely linked.

Strong business relationships create new opportunities, while the quality of our operations builds the trust that allows these relationships to grow over time.

Behind both lies the same commitment: a personalized service, great attention to detail, flexibility and a genuine passion for what we do.

The coming months will be filled with busy days, packed agendas, meetings, client arrivals, last-minute changes, flights and many miles traveled by the IN TOURS PORTUGAL team.

And we are ready.

Because, in the end, that’s exactly what we love to do: welcome travelers to Portugal, work closely with our partners and create journeys that clients will remember.

For IN TOURS PORTUGAL, these intense months are not really about being very busy.

They are above all the pleasure of doing what we love.

IN TOURS PORTUGAL, your reliable and passionate partner!


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Quand la passion rencontre le rythme : IN TOURS PORTUGAL entre dans l’une des périodes les plus intenses de l’année

Elsa DIOGO

+351 244 836 431

[email protected]

www.in-tours.com/fr
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Creative Tours: Cyprus Golf Destination – 5 Signature Courses


Golf à Chypre : le parcours Minthis, dans les collines de Tsada, ancien monastère du XIIᵉ siècle, avec vue sur la mer © Minthis / Creative Tours Cyprus

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A temperate island for golf almost year-round

Cyprus’ climate is one of the major assets for golfers visiting the destination. With nearly 340 days of sunshine each year, a spring that begins as early as February, and an autumn that lasts until November, the island offers a playing season that is exceptionally long compared with major European golf destinations. In winter, daytime temperatures typically stay between 15 and 20 °C along the coast, allowing continued comfortable play while northern Europe endures the cold. The island’s five courses are concentrated in the southern half, within reasonable reach of Paphos International Airport (PFO) and Larnaca International Airport (LCA). Four courses lie in the Paphos region, less than a thirty-minute drive from the airport; the fifth, Limassol Greens, is located in Limassol. Creative Tours Cyprus supports its French-speaking partners in discovering these five golf destinations, offering a turnkey service that includes transfers, tee-time bookings, and guided excursions in French.


Paphos, the capital of Cypriot golf: four signature courses

The Paphos region concentrates four of the island’s five courses, each designed by an internationally renowned architect. Eléa Golf Club, about five kilometres from downtown Paphos, was designed by Nick Faldo and opened in October 2010. This par-71 course features a 2,260 m² clubhouse and an academy with a 300-metre driving range, a facility geared toward both seasoned players and learners. Aphrodite Hills, in Kouklia, is probably the destination’s best-known signature: designed by Cabell Robinson and inaugurated in November 2002, this par-71/70 course spans 6,299 metres within a 234-hectare resort. Buggy use is mandatory there. Secret Valley, also located in Kouklia about 18 km east of Paphos, was designed by Tony Jacklin in collaboration with Erhardt/Vijhalmsson. This par-71 course with 419 Bermuda grass greens offers a feature sought by some clients: a three-hole illuminated loop, playable on summer evenings, as well as simulators. Finally Minthis, at Tsada, perched 550 metres above sea level on the site of a XIIth-century monastery: originally designed by Donald Steel in 1994, it has been fully renovated by the Mackenzie & Ebert firm. This par-72 course is the first in Cyprus to obtain GEO (Golf Environment Organization) certification and lies within a Natura 2000 zone.


Les quatre parcours de la région de Paphos : Eléa (Nick Faldo), Aphrodite Hills (Cabell Robinson), Secret Valley (Tony Jacklin), Minthis (Donald Steel) © Eléa Golf Club · Aphrodite Hills · Secret Valley Golf Club · Minthis — visuels fournis par les parcours partenaires


Limassol Greens: the island’s fifth course, on the southern coast

For a long time, Cyprus’ golf offer was centered on the Paphos region; it has recently expanded to Limassol with the opening of Limassol Greens, the island’s fifth course. Designed by Cabell Robinson, it spans roughly 6,300 metres, par 71, with five tee positions per hole to cover all playing abilities. The course blends two types of grass: Bermuda Tahoma 31 on the fairways and Bentgrass 007 on the greens, a combination recognized for delivering excellent playing quality even in hot weather. For Francophone partners, Limassol Greens is a strategic asset: it complements Cyprus’ golf portfolio by offering an alternative to Paphos, nearer to Limassol’s major five-star hotels, and rebalances the destination’s geography for a stay that combines golf with Mediterranean city life.


Limassol Greens, cinquième et plus récent parcours de l'île, signé Cabell Robinson © Limassol Greens — visuel fourni par le parcours partenaire


Required handicaps, transfers and golf practice in Cyprus

For agencies building golf holidays, here are a few practical points to know about the destination. The four Paphos courses require a handicap of Men 28 / Women 36 for access. Limassol Greens applies a somewhat more open rule, with a handicap of Men 36 / Women 45, making it an entry point for more intermediate players. The peak golf season runs mainly from March to November, with busy periods in spring and autumn — the European interseasons — and a winter season that remains playable, particularly sought after by Nordic and British clients. On the logistical side, Creative Tours offers dedicated transfers from the Paphos region, Aphrodite Hills Hotel, and Pissouri to each of the five courses, by car and air-conditioned coach with a Francophone welcome.


Our role: bookings, transfers, tailor-made packages

As a Francophone incoming operator in Cyprus, our golf expertise rests on a precise mastery of green-fee availabilities and rates, updated season after season. We negotiate conditions tailored to our partners and design tailor-made stays centered around golf: lodging in a golf resort (Aphrodite Hills, Elysium, Minthis) or in a 3- to 5-star hotel, in Paphos and Limassol; personalized transfers to the courses; and excursions to Cyprus’s highlights — Tombs of the Kings, Baths of Aphrodite, Akamas, wine tastings, Cypriot flavors — guided by our Francophone Cypriot guides certified by the Cyprus Tourism Office. Our take is simple: these five courses do not compete, they complement each other through architectural signatures, geography, and playing profiles. As highlighted in our latest press release published on TourMaG, Creative Tours remains the island’s only 100% Francophone receptive operator — a single point of contact for any golf stay in Cyprus. For any quote or inquiry about a golf stay combining one or more of these courses, our partners can reach us at [email protected] for individuals and [email protected] for groups.



Jet Tours and Boomerang Unveil Change-of-Mind Guarantee for Travelers


Les tour-opérateurs Jet tours et Boomerang dévoilent une nouvelle gamme d’assurance - Depositphotos.com Auteur Milkos

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In a context where uncertainty continues to influence purchasing behavior, Jet Tours and Boomerang unveil a solution presented as a “change-of-mind guarantee”.

The objective is clear: to remove booking barriers by offering travelers greater flexibility, while supporting retailers in their commercial activities.

The “Flex” range rests on a central, market-unique principle: allowing cancellation without justification up to the day of departure.

In addition, the two tour operators introduce a transversal option: the “Price Guarantee”. It can be added to either of the Flex plans.

This mechanism helps protect clients against potential cost increases that may occur after booking, whether due to fuel, taxes or currency fluctuations.

The stated aim is to offer a double security: against travel-related unforeseen events on the one hand, and against economic fluctuations on the other.


Two Main Options

The first option, named “Cancellation Flex”, offers cancellation without justification up to departure.

It provides: a 100% refund without deductible in case you opt for a Jet Tours/Boomerang credit for a future trip. A 20% deductible in the event of a cash refund. A coverage that can reach up to €50,000 per person. And an extension to nine travelers, whether they are related or not.

The two tour operators highlight a premium positioning for this guarantee, notably through high coverage ceilings deemed strong on the market.

The second option, “Multi-Insurance Flex”, includes the possibility of cancellation without justification within a broader insurance contract. It also comprises the classic travel protections: luggage protection (theft, loss, damage). Transport insurance (delay, missed departure or return). 24/7 medical assistance, medical expenses abroad and repatriation. Civil liability and trip interruption coverage.

This option aims to offer a comprehensive coverage, from the moment of booking to the trip’s return.


A Product Designed for Distribution Networks

The Flex range is now available through the two operators’ BtoB portals as well as through their sales teams. The pricing grids and detailed terms are also available there.


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Creative Tours: Cyprus Without Borders — 8-Day Tour


Roundtrip Chypre sans frontières : le rocher d'Aphrodite, étape mythologique du circuit © Creative Tours Cyprus

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A Circuit Designed as a Journey Through Time

With “Roundtrip Cyprus Without Borders,” Creative Tours Cyprus — a French-speaking inbound operator in Cyprus from Limassol — has crafted a circuit that spans nearly the entire island in eight days and seven nights. The concept is that of a Regrouped Individual Circuit (CIR): our clients travel autonomously while enjoying a shared programme, an air-conditioned coach, a French-speaking guide certified by the Cyprus Tourism Office, and departures guaranteed every Saturday during the season. This format enables individual travelers — couples, families, solo explorers — to access a complete circuit, typically reserved for organized groups, while preserving flexibility and comfort. Our objective is simple: to tell Cyprus in its full depth, from UNESCO-listed ancient sites to mountain villages, passing through mythology, gastronomy, and the successive heritages that have shaped the island.


From Limassol to Paphos: tracing the sources of Cypriot antiquity

The circuit opens in Limassol with the medieval citadel of Lemesos, built in the 13th century by the Lusignans, where tradition places the marriage of Richard the Lionheart to Berengaria of Navarre in 1191. The day continues with the donjon of Kolossi, the ancient city-kingdom of Curium, the Greco-Roman theatre, the basilica, the baptistery, and the mosaics of the house of Eustolios, before visiting the sanctuary of Apollo Hylates. The village of Lefkara, renowned for its Lefkaritica embroidery and filigreed silverware, rounds out the day. The next leg takes us to Paphos by Aphrodite’s Rock, Yeroskipou and its Paraskevi church, the Monastery of Saint Neophytos, and the Baths of Aphrodite. In Paphos itself, the circuit explores the Tombs of the Kings, the Pillar of Saint Paul, the Church of Chrysopolitissa, and the famous mosaics of the houses of Dionysos, Aion, and Theseus — all UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites.


Circuit francophone à Chypre : Tombeaux des Rois (Paphos), théâtre antique de Kourion et monastère Saint-Neophyte © Creative Tours Cyprus


Troodos, Kykkos and Byzantine villages: Cyprus of the mountains

Leaving the coast for the heights of the Troodos is one of the circuit’s most remarkable moments. The itinerary passes through the village of Omodos, its wine press “Linos,” and the Church of the Holy Cross, with a tasting of local wine. The next day leads to Kykkos Monastery, the island’s most famous, which houses the icon of the Virgin attributed to the Evangelist Saint Luke, then to the tomb of Archbishop and first President of Cyprus, Makarios III. The route then winds through a succession of mountain villages and Byzantine churches listed by UNESCO: Saint Nicholas of the Roof in Kakopetria, famed for frescoes from the 10th and 17th centuries, then the church of Asinou, dating from the 12th century. These stops reveal another Cyprus, a more contemplative one, where sunlit landscapes and the quiet of the upland plateaus offer a new perspective on the island.


Circuit Chypre francophone : massif du Troodos, cascade et ruelles du village d'Omodos © Creative Tours Cyprus


Nicosia, Kyrenia and Bellapais: crossing the line to understand the island

The capital, Nicosia, sits at the heart of the circuit. Since the Middle Ages it has been alternately governed by the Templars, the Lusignans, and the Ottomans, and a visit to the ancient Cathedral of Saint Sophia bears that memory. The journey continues to the north with Saint Hilarion Castle, a fortified refuge perched at 732 metres, then Kyrenia and its Venetian fortress-palace, at the foot of which stands the small Byzantine church of Saint George. The visit to Bellapais Abbey, founded in the 12th century by the Premonstratensian order, ranks among the most striking moments of the itinerary. It is precisely this borderless passage that gives the circuit its strength: it allows Cyprus to be read in the continuity of its history, without truncating the tale of its great Venetian, Lusignan and Byzantine chapters.


Roundtrip Chypre sans frontières : abbaye de Bellapais, Nicosie et porte vénitienne de Famagouste © Creative Tours Cyprus


Flavors and the art of living: the circuit’s guiding thread

Beyond the sites, this circuit places significant emphasis on the human and gastronomic dimension of Cyprus. Tasting loukoum in Yeroskipou, local wine in Omodos, lunches en route in chosen tavernas, and above all a tavern evening in Larnaca with a dinner featuring traditional Cypriot flavors: meze, grilled halloumi, Koupepia, and kleftiko. The circuit concludes in Larnaca with visits to Saint John, the Byzantine Museum, the Cyprus Archaeological Museum — the island’s richest museum — the village of Kiti and its Angeloktisti church, the salt lake with its view of the Hala Sultan Tekke mosque, and the Church of Saint Lazarus. At every step, guidance is provided in French by our Cypriot guides certified by the Deputy Ministry of Tourism, ensuring a fluent, structured, and immediately comprehensible experience for French-speaking clients — which, on the Cypriot market, is our distinctive feature, as highlighted in our recent press release published on TourMaG.


Saveurs chypriotes : un dîner en taverne traditionnelle, étape gourmande du Roundtrip francophone © Creative Tours Cyprus



VOX Group Propels Guided Tours into a New Era with AI


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In a tourism sector undergoing rapid transformation, where travelers seek ever more immersive, seamless, and personalized experiences, VOX Group has established itself as one of the most innovative technology players on the global market. For nearly twenty-five years, the group has been developing guidance and cultural discovery solutions that redefine how visitors explore cities, museums, heritage sites and major international events. Present in over 150 countries, VOX Group is today recognized as a global reference in guiding technologies, connected tourist experiences, and innovation in service of culture.

The group brings together several complementary brands: VOX, specializing in group tours and audio-guide solutions; Vox City, dedicated to autonomous itineraries for connected travelers; and Sycomore, expert in multimedia solutions and cultural mediation for museums and artistic institutions. Next-generation audiophones, multilingual content, interactive mapping, mobile applications and now AI-powered simultaneous translation: the technologies developed by VOX accompany today’s tour operators, cruise lines, museums, destinations and event organizers in creating experiences that are increasingly immersive, accessible and connected.


VOX Audiophones, a Global Benchmark for Guided Tours

The core of VOX Group rests on its audiophone systems, which have become a global benchmark for group tours. Designed to meet the demands of modern tourist environments, VOX devices enable guides to communicate with clarity and fluency, even in highly crowded or noisy locations.

The VOX VDR radioguiding systems use patented digital radio technology operating at 1.9 GHz, a band less saturated than the conventional bands used in the market. This technology guarantees stable, interference-free transmission, with a range reaching up to 200 meters. Guides can thus continue their commentary while moving freely, without the need to continually pause the tour to regroup participants.

Beyond audio performance, VOX has developed technology designed to simplify the work of tour operators. The automatic pairing system instantly connects transmitters and receivers as soon as they are in range, significantly reducing the preparation time for tours. Smart auto-sleep features also help optimize battery life, with certain models capable of operating for up to thirty days under an average daily use of three hours.

The devices have also been designed to maximize user comfort. Lightweight, discreet, and easy to wear, they use single-use individual earphones, a more hygienic and comfortable solution than traditional headsets. This approach meets travelers’ new expectations regarding comfort, health safety, and sustainability.

In addition to audio performance, VOX’s true strength also lies in its global operational capability. With more than 55 offices across six continents, the group can quickly deliver ready-to-use equipment anywhere in the world, whether for museums, urban circuits, cruise excursions, or major international events. The devices are configured, tested, and prepared before delivery to ensure immediate commissioning. This logistical organization allows VOX partners to benefit from reliable equipment available quickly, regardless of the destination.


POPGuide, the Autonomous Visit Designed for Connected Travelers


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With the rise of digitalized tourism and personalized experiences, VOX Group has developed POPGuide, a self-guided visit solution that turns smartphones and tablets into genuine interactive guides. Available as a mobile app, a white-label platform, or integrated directly into an existing application, POPGuide enables visitors to access multilingual audio content, interactive maps, and geolocated itineraries directly from their device. Thanks to an auto-play feature, narration is automatically triggered as the visitor approaches a point of interest, delivering an immersive and seamless experience in cities, museums, cruises, or sightseeing tours. It also works offline and can be accessed simply via a QR code, perfectly meeting the expectations of modern travelers seeking flexibility, autonomy, and customization.

For tourism professionals, POPGuide also represents an effective tool to enrich the visitor experience while reducing costs related to physical equipment, printed materials, and logistics.

The solution also includes analytics tools that track visitors’ movements, identify the most frequented points of interest, and better understand audience behaviors. These data provide destinations and tour operators with valuable insights to optimize routes, improve crowd management, and tailor offerings to travelers’ new expectations.


VOX AURA, the Artificial Intelligence that Removes Language Barriers

The group’s latest innovation, VOX AURA marks a new advance in the evolution of guided-tour technologies. Unveiled at WTM London 2025, this device introduces a new way of experiencing tours for international groups. For the first time, visitors of all nationalities can follow a guide’s commentary in their own language in real time, without a smartphone, without an app, without roaming charges, and without the need for an interpreter.

Directly integrated with VOX’s radioguide systems, VOX AURA combines AI-powered simultaneous translation with the ease of use and reliability that have made the brand a global reference in tour guiding.

But the solution goes far beyond simple translation. Developed in-house by VOX Group, the technology rests on a proprietary algorithm capable of interpreting the overall meaning of a discourse rather than translating word for word. Place names, historical references, cultural expressions, or specific terminologies are thus recognized instantly, allowing guides to speak naturally while offering visitors translations that are more fluid and natural.

Designed as much more than a linguistic tool, VOX AURA fits into a broader vision of intelligent travel assistance. Ultimately, VOX Group envisions this technology as a true digital companion for tour leaders, guides, and cruise directors, able to support the logistical management of visits, adapt itineraries in real time, and help professionals deliver ever more personalized experiences.

By combining Italian engineering, global operational expertise, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence, VOX AURA aims to set a new standard of inclusive communication in the tourism and culture sectors. Beyond removing language barriers, this innovation opens up new possibilities for operators, who can now more easily accommodate international groups while offering more immersive and connected experiences.

Made in Italy and backed by VOX Group’s global logistics network, present in over 150 countries, VOX AURA embodies the group’s ambition to shape the future of guided tours through intelligent technologies.



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Jans Tours Switzerland: A New Milestone in the Group’s History


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Jans Tours Switzerland launched its first operations this year, with carefully crafted products, committed local partners, and a field team that brings the destination to life on a daily basis.

A step that naturally fits into the group’s evolution and that it was time to present more officially to our partners in the Francophone market.


A natural evolution rather than a strategic shift

At first glance, the link between Southeast Asia and Switzerland may seem surprising. Yet the logic is simple.

Jans Tours has always built its development around the same philosophy: strong destination expertise, teams close to the ground, and the ability to craft tailor-made trips that make sense.

After Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, the group naturally continued its international expansion by opening up new perspectives in Europe. The France commercial office marked an important first step to strengthen ties with Francophone markets. The creation of Jans Tours Switzerland is in line with this continuity.

This is not about changing professions, but about widening the playing field.


Switzerland, a destination that ticks all the boxes today

If Switzerland today asserts itself as a new destination for Jans Tours, it is not by chance.

The market is evolving, and so are travelers’ expectations. There is a growing demand for trips that are smoother, more responsible, closer to nature and local experiences. Journeys where the travel itself becomes an experience, where one takes time to discover, to feel, to understand.

And in this regard, Switzerland has a real playbook.

Between its spectacular Alpine landscapes, its lakes, its perfectly preserved villages, and its railway network among the most efficient in the world, the country offers an ideal playground to build varied itineraries that are attractive and accessible year-round.

It is also a destination that speaks to several client typologies: FITs, groups, incentives, or premium trips.


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A destination built closest to the ground

Since its launch, Jans Tours Switzerland has relied on an approach built from direct contact with the destination, nourished by in-depth and practical knowledge of the terrain.

The country lends itself particularly well to varied itineraries, thanks to the complementarity of its regions. Lucerne and Central Switzerland offer immediate access to the Alps and the country’s classics, between sparkling lakes and accessible mountains. The Bernese Oberland remains one of Switzerland’s most spectacular playgrounds, perfect for nature experiences and endless alpine panoramas. Farther south, Valais and Zermatt embody iconic Switzerland, with the presence of the Matterhorn, the country’s emblematic mountain, and a decidedly premium atmosphere. Graubünden and the Engadin entice with their more pristine landscapes and exceptional rail experiences, while the Geneva region and Lake Geneva combine urban elegance, terraced vineyards, and open views of the Alps.

The goal is not to offer a fixed package, but to build a flexible, inspiring, and customizable base that can adapt to the expectations and specific needs of each market and each client.

Today, it is mainly the experiences that give the destination its full personality.


Experiences that invite you to travel differently

In Switzerland, travel is part of the journey itself.

The panoramic trains are the best example. They are not mere transfers, but genuine experiences.

This is notably the case with the Bernina Express Pullman Class, where travelers board historic cars inspired by the 1930s to traverse some of the most beautiful UNESCO-listed Alpine landscapes.

On board, the pace slows. The scenery scrolls by. And the journey takes on a different dimension, almost timeless.

Another novelty in central Switzerland: the TITLIS Tower, with its Horizon Deck at the summit, offering a new panoramic experience in the heart of the Alps, at over 3,000 meters above sea level.

To these are added gastronomic experiences, regional festivals, and a particularly high-quality hotel offering, enabling the construction of very differentiating programs.


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A clear commitment to sustainable tourism


One logic: connecting destinations and partners

With Jans Tours Switzerland, the group takes a new step in its development, without changing what defines its identity.

The ADN remains the same: strong destination expertise, solid local presence, and a constant commitment to supporting travel professionals in creating tailor-made programs.

And above all, a clear continuity between all destinations in the group.

From Indonesia to the Philippines, from Malaysia to Switzerland, our teams remain available to assist travel agencies and tour operators in their projects, delivering the same rigor, the same responsiveness, and the same on-the-ground passion.

Because ultimately, it doesn’t matter the destination: what matters is the experience we build together.



Jans Tours Switzerland : une nouvelle étape dans l’histoire du groupe

Audrey Marc

Deputy Director France

+ 33 6 70 54 20 63

+ 33 1 61 30 30 06

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Renato Domini

Group Director

+62 812 385 0439

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Anthony Borie

Director France

+33 6 14 48 11 93

+33 1 61 30 30 06

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