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Collette Vacations Reissues Cuba Tour

Mon, 13 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Collette obtains “people-to-people” license from the U.S. Department of the Treasury

Collette Vacations has been granted a “people-to-people” license by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to run its nine-day tour, ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Awards Teacher on LIVE With Kelly and Michael

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

We teamed alongside top morning talk show LIVE with Kelly and Michael to award a teacher the opportunity to travel to Italy with us!

The show is hosting its 4th annual Top Teacher Week, which honors dedicated educators across the country. Rick Zano, a his...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Celebrates 2013 National Volunteer Week

Sun, 21 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Collette employees set to volunteer and share video to encourage community support

Collette Vacations, leading U.S. tour operator, today announces plans to celebrate National Volunteer Week, a time dedicated to motivating individuals in their communities to celebrat...Read More >>

Perks keep Collette on fast track

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Providence Business News and PBN.com ran a cover story on Collette's job employment growth and ability to thrive despite the tough economy.

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Bring More and Save with Collette Family Vacations

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Family Vacations releases new brochure with itineraries, travel tips and offers.

Zip line through the lush green rainforest in Costa Rica. Step into the past at the Roman Gladiator School in Italy. Enjoy a bike ride with Canada’s spectacular Banff Nation...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Expands Global Philanthropic Commitment in Celebration of International Corporate Philanthropy Day

Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Collette Foundation, charitable arm of U.S. tour operator Collette Vacations, is announcing new global projects as well as milestones with existing partnerships in honor of International Corporate Philanthropy Day (ICPD) on February 25, 2013.

This day of advocacy is led by th...Read More >>

Spring for a Northeast Garden Tour

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Boston Sunday Globe and boston.com featured the Historic Gardens of America's Northeast tour.

The Historic Gardens of America's Northeast tour give travelers the opportunity to discover the glorious history and unexpected surprises of Boston,...Read More >>

Tour Gardens Worldwide with Collette Vacations

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Gardens and Villas of the Italian Lakes tour was included on Recommend.com.

The online article highlighted the 10-day Gardens and Villas of the Italian Lakes tour that explores the beauty and incredible history of Northern Italy. The tour is...Read More >>

Collette Foundation Announces Gabrielle Dinsmore Heart & Hope Fund as 2013 Charity of the Year

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Collette Foundation, charitable arm of tour operator Collette Vacations, announces the Gabrielle Dinsmore Heart & Hope Fund as its 2013 Charity of the Year. The nonprofit’s mission is to be a recognized resource to provide educational, emotional, recreational and financial support to children an...Read More >>

Discover America the Beautiful with Collette Vacations

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Let both the spirit of patriotic celebration and the remembrance of Presidents’ Day inspire your travel plans for 2013. In honor of this historic holiday, Collette Vacations is sharing its own family story of the American dream, along with their most popular travel packages that commemorate the wond...Read More >>

Toasting to Love, Across the Globe

Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations offers romantic moments to experience worldwide

With February marked as the month for love, tour operator Collette Vacations is providing its picks for the best romantic experiences to share when traveling with a sweetheart.
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Collette Vacations Joins Fight Against Heart Disease on Wear Red Day

Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Employees at Collette Vacations were seeing red on February 1, as part of the National Wear Red Day celebration to benefit the American Heart Association (AHA). Collette Vacations kicked off their awareness efforts by asking all employees to partake in sporting red apparel accompanied by a $1 donati...Read More >>

East Coast: 10-day tour of top gardens from New York to Virginia

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Gardens of American History tour featured in the Los Angeles Times
Deals & News Travel Blog

The blog post highlighted the 10-day Gardens of American History tour that brings travelers to the most well-known gardens alo...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Opens New Headquarters in Mississauga

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations announces the relocation of its Canadian headquarters to 40 Queen Street South in Mississauga. In honour of the new building, Collette hosted an open house reception on Wednesday, January 30 at 6 p.m., which included a ribbon cutting ceremony.

“We are thrilled t...Read More >>

Collette Vacations & the Royal Horticultural Society Release Complete Collection of Worldwide Garden Tours

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

Collette and RHS issue first-ever brochure featuring full line of horticultural travel itineraries

Pawtucket, RI – Leading U.S. tour operator Collette Vacations, in conjunction with the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK’s foremost gardening charity, has t...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Offers Advice in Choosing the Right Travel Partner

Wed, 24 Oct 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Mississauga, ON - It is fact of life in the travel business – less established organizations come and go. That’s why you need to address financial risk when considering a travel partner. The Collette Vacations team encourages you to do your due diligence and save any headaches down the road.
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Collette Vacations Releases New Explorations Tour, Inspiring Iceland

Tue, 21 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Iceland tour serves more audacious clientele to highlight the country’s beauty, history and active lifestyle

Collette Vacations has introduced Inspiring Iceland, a new, nine-day tour under its small group traveling brand Explorations, which caters to mor...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Introduces New 2013 Tour, Discovering Poland

Thu, 02 Aug 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, RI - Collette Vacations has introduced a new tour that offers travelers a highly inclusive trip around Poland. The 12-day Discovering Poland trip, under Collette’s Classic Touring brand, features Warsaw, Krakow, Wroclaw, Torun and Gdansk.

“Collette Vacations c...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Launches Loyalty Program to Reward Customers

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Travellers enrolled in loyalty program receive $150 credit toward a future trip

Mississauga, ON - Collette Vacations announces the launch of the “Travel Loyalty by Collette” (TLC) program to express appreciation for its customers’ and business partners’ continual...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Wins TravelAge West 2012 WAVE Award for Best Tour Operator, USA and Canada

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, RI — Collette Vacations has been honored by the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Awards in the category of Best Tour Operator, USA and Canada. TravleAge West is a leading trade publication that created its annual WAVE Awards to provide Weste...Read More >>

Tour Operators Tap Into New Customers Using Social Media

Thu, 14 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations was recently featured in The Huffington Post's Travel Blog.

Paula Twidale, Collette's executive vice president was quoted in the article.

Collette Vacations: Learning about Consumers through Facebook
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Collette Vacations Launches Loyalty Program to Reward Customers

Fri, 01 Jun 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Travelers enrolled in loyalty program receive $150 credit toward a future trip

Pawtucket, RI - Collette Vacations announces today the launch of the “Travel Loyalty by Collette” (TLC) program to express appreciation for its customers’ and business partners’ conti...Read More >>

Floriade: The World’s Fair of Flowers

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations was recently featured in Newsweek Magazine.

David Lutz, one of our product managers for Europe, was quoted in the article.

The Floriade draws it biggest crowds from continental Europe, especially the Netherlands and Germa...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces Second Cuba Tour to Meet Traveler Demands

Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Heart of Cuba tour to focus on capital city, Havana and neighboring sites

Pawtucket, RI - Collette Vacations announces its second tour to Cuba, giving travelers a culturally-unique experience in the Caribbean’s largest city, Havana and other alluring destination...Read More >>

35 YEARS WITHOUT ELVIS - Celebrate the life of an icon as part of a Collette Worldwide Holidays Music Cities Tour

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT

This year, it will be 35 years since the death of Elvis Presley – and swathes of over 50s across the UK can still remember where they were when they heard the news that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll was gone. It is an event that will be remembered at Graceland, Elvis’s palatial home/museum this year w...Read More >>

Collette’s Paula Twidale Named to Key USTOA Role

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Twidale to serve as Treasurer on the U.S. Tour Operators Association's Executive Committeee

Pawtucket, RI -- Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, announced that Paula Twidale, executive vice presi...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Recognized by Leading Canadian Travel Publication

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Nominated in TRAVELHotNews.com’s Awards OF Excellence

Mississauga, ON, (December 12, 2011)… The readers of TRAVELHotNews.com, have honoured Collette Vacations with a nomination for Wholesaler of the Year.

This category targets wholesalers whose sales...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Earns Coveted Group Travel Recognition

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Collette garners 1st Place in 2011 Leisure Group Travel Reader’s Choice Awards - Tour Operator

Pawtucket, Rhode Island (November 17, 2011)… All the votes are in and the readers of America’s leading group travel magazine and website, Leisure Group Travel, have honor...Read More >>

Collette Vacations marks year since launch of Family Vacations with new brochure and added tour to hot destination in Central America

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Travelers considering a family tour can take advantage of savings of $100 per person* valid on new bookings only.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations’ President and CEO Daniel Sullivan, Jr. marks the nearing of the company’s one-year anniversary of offering Collette Family Va...Read More >>

COLLETTE WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS ADDS NEW ISRAEL TOUR FOR 2012.

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

COLLETTE WORLDWIDE HOLIDAYS ADDS NEW ISRAEL TOUR TO 2012 BROCHURE The 2012 brochure from Collette Worldwide Holidays sees the introduction of a new 10 day tour to Israel. Called ‘Israel : A journey to the Holy Land’, the tour takes in a host of sites with huge religious and historical significa...Read More >>

Collette follows release of “Big Book” with regional brochure

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

New “Exotics” brochure highlights tours to Australia, Africa, Asia, South & Central America and Antarctica and debuts 5 new tours for 2012.

Pawtucket, RI - Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, announces the rele...Read More >>

THE 2011 TRAVEL WEEKLY MAGELLAN AWARDS ANNOUNCES WINNERS

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

GOLD AND SILVER WINNERS NAMED AND LIST INCLUDES COLLETTE VACATIONS www.travelweeklyawards.com

Pawtucket, RI and Secaucus, NJ - The winners of The 2011 Magellan Awards have been announced by Travel Weekly. With entries from across the US and around the world, the Magellan Awards is the ...Read More >>

A talk with Daniel Smart of Collette Vacations

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Brett Couvillion of Travel Pulse talks to Daniel Smart, Collette Vacations' national accounts manager, about Collette Vacations Explorations Tours. A new kind of tour created for travelers who want to explore in small group settings.Read More >>

Collette Vacations releases its Explorations tours for 2012

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

New brochure sets booking offer and details what differentiates the small group brand.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations’ Explorations brand of small group tours is now available and detailed in the recently released print brochure that was mailed to select travel agents. The...Read More >>

Collette Vacations wins Travel Weekly Magellan Award

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette’s 5 for $500 & Mystery Shop travel agent campaign has been selected as a 2011 Gold Magellan Award Winner in the Tour Operators Advertising/Marketing Campaign category! The 2011 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards received entries from top travel organizations and professionals worldwide. Read More >>

Rare Air in Canada

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Eliza Myers, writer and editor at Group Travel Leader, blogs here about her adventure in the Canadian Rockies while on a Collette Vacations' familiarization tour with group travel leaders from across the U.S...Read More >>

Collette Vacations sets new Israel tour for 2012

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island …Collette Vacations announces a new tour for 2012 adding to its range of vacation options on all 7 continents. Israel: A Journey to the Holy Land is a 10 day guided tour that visits historic sites and cities such as the Mt. of Beatitudes, Masada, the Dead Sea, Jaffa, Caesar...Read More >>

Explore Scotland and Ireland on new tour for Collette Vacations

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For a limited time, travelers can save $200 off the land only price of this new tour when booked by 12/31/11.*

Pawtucket, Rhode Island – Collette Vacations, a leading U.S. tour operator with escorted vacations to all continents, announces a new 12-day tour, Exploring Scotland ...Read More >>

ESCORTED TOURS FROM UK BOOMING DESPITE HARD TIMES

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

ESCORTED TOURS BOOMING DESPITE HARD TIMES Leading specialist adds 22 new tours in anticipation of continued growth. Escorted touring specialist, Collette Worldwide Holidays, has added 22 new tours to its 2012 programme, reflecting a success story that has seen sales of escorted touring holidays...Read More >>

Savor beauty and culture on Collette Vacations’ new Flavors of Thailand tour

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For a limited time, travelers can save $200 off the land only price of this new tour when booked by 12/31/11.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island – Travelers heading to Southeast Asia are invited to take advantage of Collette’s early booking incentive.* From now until December 31, 2011, travel agent...Read More >>

Collette President Dan Sullivan attends Tourism Cares Volunteer Day

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

TOURISM CARES SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED VOLUNTEER DAY IN CONJUNCTION WITH 9/11 NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE

Dan Sullivan, president and CEO of Collette Vacations, among volunteers from the Travel & Tourism Industry who rallied together to clean up and revitalize the Valley Forge Na...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Launches New Tour to Washington, D.C.

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Early booking savings incentive and complimentary roundtrip home to airport sedan service add value to new East coast tour. Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... Collette Vacations introduces a new Washington D.C. -Exploring America’s Capital tour that travel agents can book now for departures beginning ...Read More >>

An African Adventure

Thu, 15 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Read about Collette's Kenya Family Safari featured in Recommend magazine's September family travel issue. Fun for the wholde family!Read More >>

Collette Vacations announces the addition of new Europe tour featuring Floriade…but with a military twist

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Gardeners and history buffs will find something of “delight” in new Dutch & Belgium tour.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations announces the launch of another new Europe tour featuring Floriade 2012, a major world horticultural expo which only occurs every 10 years. Collette’s 11-...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces New Tours Across all Brands for Departures Starting in May 2012

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Brochure launch unveils 15 new tours; each with an early booking savings incentive.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, released its 15 new tour itineraries for the 2012 - 2013 season...Read More >>

Choose Canada, Challenges Collette

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In a recent interview with Canada's Travel Courier Managing Editor Michael Baginski, Collette Vacations' President and CEO Dan Sullivan, Jr. asks Canadians why they don't vacation in their own country. You can read the article here.Read More >>

Escorted Touring Booming with Boomers

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Dan is interviewed by Nina Slawek, editor, of Open Jaw, a Canadian travel industry publication.Read More >>

With traveler interest in South America growing, Collette Vacations announces new, modular Wonders of South America tour

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Included are three nights in Rio de Janeiro, host to soccer’s World Cup in 2014 as well as the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island – Collette Vacations announces its newest South America tour, Wonders of South America, which is available to book now with departures beginning in ...Read More >>

Collette Family Vacations Announces New Panama Tour

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Only major tour operator offering family tour to Panama, where travelers voyage through the rainforest and may opt to cruise to Monkey Island or ride up the Rainforest Aerial Tram.

Collette Vacations announces a new 8-day Panama Family Adventure tour adding to its Family Vacations brand....Read More >>

Collette Vacations announces employee-driven Foundation project

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette passengers have been unable to visit the site due to unrest in the area of the school and basic supplies are now desperately needed.

The Collette Foundation’s Mexico Task Force led by Chris Cahill, Collette programmer, and Lucas Bialecki, district sales manager, with assistance f...Read More >>

Uncover Italys Hidden Gems via Small Group Tour

Sat, 13 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Palm Beach Daily News features article by travel writer, Marci DeWolf, writing about Explorations' Italy's Treasures tour.Read More >>

Collette Vacations Offers New Asia Tour under its Explorations Brand

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Travel to Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia on a new small group tour in 2012.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations announces its newest Explorations tour to Asia that features travel in small groups to three exciting countries: Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Departures are set to be...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Launches New Alpine Lakes Tour Featuring Popular Rail Travel through the Swiss Alps

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

A cruise of Lake Lucerne and Lake Como and rail journeys through Switzerland and Italy provide clients with unparalleled mountain vistas.

Collette Vacations introduces a brand new itinerary to its expanding line up of Europe tours. The new Alpine Lakes and Scenic Trains tour visits Swit...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Launches New South America Tour

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Tour features a journey down the famed “Avenue of Volcanoes”.

Collette Vacations introduces the latest itinerary to its expanding line up of South America tours that will have guests crossing the Equator on the Pathway of the Sun. The new Avenue of the Volcanoes tour is ready to book wi...Read More >>

Collette CEO Speaks on Travel Trends at NTA's Contact in Newport, Rhode Island

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... Collette Vacations' President and CEO Daniel Sullivan, Jr. was a featured guest speaker yesterday at Contact, NTA's tour operator-exclusive event in the seaside resort city of Newport, Rhode Island. NTA is an association for professionals serving travelers to, from and...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ Mentoring Program Welcomes Three Local High School Interns

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette teams with the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket for summer mentoring program.

Collette Vacations welcomes three high school interns as part of its mentor program with the Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket. The interns began working at Collette in early July and will continue their...Read More >>

Collette Vacations announces the releases of new video for its Collette Foundation – a global humanitarian effort started in 2007

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

For over 90 years Collette has taken travelers to their worldwide dream destinations and the Foundation is President Dan Sullivan’s vision for giving back to the world they visit.

Collette Vacations announces the release of a new video for its charitable Foundation. Collette hopes that ...Read More >>

Leisure Group Travel features Collette new Europe Tour

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Lesiure Group Travel in its This Week's Headlines feature showcases Collette Vacations new Europe tour “Treasures of Tuscany & Provence” which highlights three countries including Italy, France and Monaco and debuts in May 2012.Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ England’s Treasures is latest Europe tour to be released for 2012

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Includes a visit to Liverpool and the award-winning Beatles Story experience.

Collette Vacations announces that its newest Europe tour, England’s Treasures, is available to book now with departures starting in May 2012. This 10-day program offers 2-night stays in three of the most scenic,...Read More >>

Travel Press Announces Collette will absorb new Italian hotel taxes

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations has announced it will absorb the cost of any additional hotel taxes imposed by the Florence and Venice City Councils.Read More >>

Travel Week Features Two New Collette Tours of Ireland for 2012 – Coastal Treasures and Irish Splendor

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations is adding two new tours in Ireland for 2012 because of increased demand for the destination.Read More >>

Travel Hot News Announces Canadian Agents in Israel with Collette Vacations

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette, along with two of its airline partners Air Canada and El Al, recently hosted 23 travel agents from across Canada and two Collette staff on a tour to Israel. Read More >>

Collette Vacations to Absorb New Italian Hotel Taxes

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Travel agents with clients traveling on any Collette Italy program that includes Florence and Venice can assure them that there will be no additional charge for their tour.

Collette Vacations will absorb the cost of any additional hotel taxes imposed by the Florence and Venice City Co...Read More >>

Collette Vacations adds two NEW Ireland tours to 2012 Europe Offering

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Ireland’s Coastal Treasures and Irish Splendor add to growing list of Europe tours introduced for 2012.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ...Collette’s Shades of Ireland tour has been a perennial favorite with travel agents and is one of the company’s leading tours. In response to demand for the E...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Offers Reduced Companion Air for Canada Tours

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Savings up to $500 per couple ends soon on three Canada tours.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island …Travel agents who count on the Canadian Rockies during the popular summer months now have another reason to introduce their clients to Collette Vacations. For a limited time, Collette is offering exc...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces New Europe Tour for 2012

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Treasures of Tuscany & Provence combines two favorite regions into one unique Europe tour.

Collette Vacations announces a new Europe tour to their list of 130 vacation options on all seven continents. Treasures of Tuscany & Provence highlights three countries including Italy, France, an...Read More >>

Collette Vacations to include Floriade in its New Europe Tour for 2012

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Netherlands, Belgium, and Paris tour features historic Bruges and Floriade horticultural event.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations announces the launch of a new Europe tour featuring Floriade 2012, a major world horticultural expo which only occurs every 10 years. Collette’s Ne...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Debuts New Tours to Portugal for 2012

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Discover Portugal’s Treasures tour adds to the company’s growing Explorations brand of small group tours.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel offering escorted vacation experiences to all 7 continents, announces two new tour itineraries to one of...Read More >>

Budget Travel: We Can Now Travel to Cuba!

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Read about Collette Vacations in Budget Travel... Finally, all Americans can now travel to Cuba, so long as they go with a licensed tour operator performing "people-to-people" trips. Read More >>

Public Radio 90 Announces Radio Interview with Collette Tour Manager Molly McGinnis

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

MARQUETTE, MI–Molly McGinnis, tour guide for Public Radio 90's recent Shades of Ireland Tour, joined Nicole Walton in the studio Thursday morning to talk about the trip and what it’s like to work for Collette Vacations...Read More >>

New York Times: At long last legal trips to Cuba

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Check out this New York Times article on travel opening up to Cuba. Collette Vacations is mentioned as a tour operator with plans to bring its clients there. Read More >>

Collette District Sales Manager David Meihoefer Earns President’s Club Ring

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations presents award at bi-annual sales meeting in New Zealand.

Pawtucket, RI (JUNE 17, 2011)… Collette Vacations’ Executive Vice President of Sales Kevin Kramich announced that David Meihoefer, district sales manager for Long Island, Brooklyn and Queens, New York, has earne...Read More >>

Travellers Booking “Bucket List” Destinations in Response to Strong Canadian Dollar

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations announces an increase in travel to dream destination like Africa and Israel and says it is due to strengthening Canadian dollar.

Mississauga, ON … Collette Vacations President and CEO Dan Sullivan, Jr. says robust bookings on its tours to South Africa, Israel, Costa Ric...Read More >>

Collette Vacations contributes to Joplin, MO, disaster relief

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations today announced they have donated $5,000 in disaster relief aid to the victims of last month’s tornadoes in Joplin, Missouri. The Rhode Island-based Collette works with many travel agencies in Missouri and, specifically, the Joplin area.

In mak...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Honors District Sales Managers at its Sales Meeting in New Zealand

Wed, 08 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Ron Fenska of Sicklerville, NJ, honored in several categories.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations, a 93-year-old tour operator with escorted tours to all 7 continents, announced the recipients of numerous awards presented at Collette’s’ bi-annual global sales meeting. The meetin...Read More >>

Collette Vacations wins Best Tour Operator, U.S. and Canada, in TravelAge West 2011 WAVE Awards

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Winners announced at awards ceremony in Beverly Hills last night.

Pawtucket, RI — Collette Vacations has been honored with a TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Votes of Excellence) Award in the category of Best Tour Operator, U.S. and Canada. The company was also nominated in the cate...Read More >>

Save on America’s Great Family Destinations on a Collette Family Vacations Tour

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

From the American West to the "Cradle of Liberty," save $100 per person*

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … With summer a few weeks away and families looking to make vacation plans now, Collette Vacations announces special savings on its Collette Family Vacations tours to America’s great des...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Honors District Sales Managers at its Sales Meeting in New Zealand

Wed, 25 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Bob Koch named Sales Person of the Year, a title he has retained for 17 consecutive years.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations President and CEO Dan Sullivan, Jr. announced the recipients of numerous awards presented at Collette Vacations’ bi-annual global sales meeting. The mee...Read More >>

Explorations Small Group Product Line Features Unique Experiences now at Special Savings to Appeal to New Market

Tue, 24 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Save $250 on EVERY Explorations tour now through August 31, 2011*

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations’ introduction of its Explorations line of tours designed for smaller groups has seen increased support from the travel agent community as they become more adept at selling ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ announces special offer on its Explorations Small Groups Brand

Mon, 23 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Savings available on EVERY Explorations tour

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Just in time for summer vacation planning, Collette Vacations’ announces special savings on its Explorations small group tours brand. For travel agents with clients seeking the ease and convenience of an escorted...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ guest is 100,000th visitor to the Waterford Crystal Centre in Waterford, Ireland

Fri, 20 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Passenger on Collette’s Shades of Ireland tour presented with Waterford vase.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island – MAY 20, 2011… A Collette Vacations’ guest traveling on the company’s Shades of Ireland tour became the 100,000th visitor to the Waterford Crystal Centre in the City of Waterford, Ir...Read More >>

The Collette Foundation supports project sites in China and South Africa

Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Funding from the Foundation helps re-build a foster home in Xian, China, and assists in the fourth delivery of Hippo Rollers in a remote village in South Africa.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations announced project updates in China and South Africa made possible through funding ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ Employees Volunteer at Mystic Seaport for Tourism Cares Give-Back Project

Fri, 13 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Tourism Cares organized more than 350 travel professionals from across North America to join forces in Mystic, Connecticut, on Friday, May 6, and Collette Vacations was present with 15 employees contributing to the effort.

The Collette volunteers painted and did...Read More >>

For 5th Consecutive Year, Collette Vacations Named to Best Places to Work in Rhode Island List

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... Collette Vacations, the nation’s oldest major tour operator celebrating 93 years in business, announced that the company was again selected as one of the 2011 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island for the fifth consecutive year. Collette is featured in the large company cat...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Employees Raise Money for March of Dimes

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... A group of 46 employees from Collette Vacations ? and their friends and family members ?walked in the annual March of Dimes walkathon on April 30, 2011, at Colt State Park in Bristol, RI. The MOD Squad, the name Team Collette adopted for the walk, raised over $7,000 for t...Read More >>

COLLETTE VACATIONS ANNOUNCES TRAVEL PARTNERSHIP WITH RUDY MAXA’S WORLD

Fri, 06 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Travel to France with Rudy Maxa and enjoy reduced companion air for $399!*

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations, a global leader in escorted vacations experiences to all 7 continents, announced that it is partnering with Rudy Maxa’s World to offer France Magnifique, a 12-day ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Expands its Canada Team

Tue, 03 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Michelle Harris joins Collette as Marketing Specialist.

Mississauga, ON … Brett Walker, general manager of Collette Vacations Canada, announces the hiring of Michelle Harris as Marketing Specialist. Harris joined Collette in January and is responsible for implementing a variety of mar...Read More >>

Collette Family Vacations Offers Affordable Child Rates at least 30 – 50 Percent Less than Adult Rates

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Families looking to spot the rare blue-footed boobie can now save $1000 off* per couple on the Galapagos Family Adventure.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations announces discounted rates of 30 to 50 percent less than adult rates for children ages 4 -14 on its Family Vacation...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Finds Increased Family Interest in Europe

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Families lured by Royal Wedding media coverage and desire for culturally-rich travel see Europe as prime summer destination and Collette Family Vacations delivers with two highly inclusive tours.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... Collette Family Vacations has two family-friendly vacation...Read More >>

Collette Family Vacations Takes Stress out of Planning this Summer’s Family Trip

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette marketing executive offers tips for travel agents to consider when booking a tour operator for a family group vacation.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … The month of April is typically the time that families start making summer vacation plans as the end of school looms. Collett...Read More >>

The Collette Foundation and Hasbro Children’s Fund partner to provide funding for pre-school transportation to orphans in Kenya

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The wheels on the bus go round and round transporting students and staff of Tenderfeet Education Center.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... Collette Vacations and Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:HAS) today announced that together they have brought a brand new school bus to impoverished children living i...Read More >>

Explorations Small Group Travel Offers a Broad Range of Tours to Appeal to Baby Boomers Diverse Travel Interests

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The small group tours brand of Collette Vacations offers Explorations tours on six continents.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... Explorations small group tours brand offers a wide array of tours to fit active baby boomer demand for experiential travel. Whether you’re enjoying an elephant back...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Helps Feed the Hungry through “Lunch on Us” Program at McAuley House

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island …Collette Vacations today announced that they will continue support for the “Lunch on Us at McAuley House” program. Collette Vacations’ employees will serve lunch to hungry men, women and children at McAuley House during the month of April. In addition to sending employee v...Read More >>

Collette Foundation Ambassador Visits Project Site in Cambodia

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Siobhan Siedzik travelled with an Explorations group to visit Journey’s Within Our Community.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... The Collette Foundation sent their Cambodia project site ambassador, Siobhan Siedzik, Collette Vacations’ operations supervisor, to travel with an Explorations small g...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ Alice I. Sullivan Foundation Pledges Support to Children’s Friend

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations announces Children’s Friend as its 2011 Charity of the Year.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations’ local philanthropic initiative, The Alice I. Sullivan Foundation, recently held its annual lunch to celebrate Children’s Friend being named Collette Vacations’...Read More >>

Collette Foundation responds to disaster in Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations will match all donations up to $10,000 to support earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... The Collette Foundation has pledged to support the efforts of Save the Children following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that ravaged Japan on M...Read More >>

Are travel agents recognized for value and loyalty? Collette’s President’s Circle rewards elite travel professionals

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations’ launches President’s Circle to recognize its best travel agents.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island …Collette Vacations announces the launch of its travel agent President’s Circle for 2011. Collette will reward qualifying agents with a travel credit valued up to $5,000, valid ...Read More >>

Collette Foundation Support Helps South African Bakery Open for Business

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Rosie’s Bakery plans to be self-sustaining; already it helps feed many in need. Pawtucket, Rhode Island … The Collette Foundation is proud to announce the opening of Rosie’s Bakery. The bakery is located in the township of Khayelitsha, home to over 1 million residents, just outside of Cape Town. ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces Promotions at its Pawtucket, Rhode Island, Headquarters

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations, a family-owned and operated travel company dedicated to delivering high quality escorted tours since 1918, announces the promotion of two of its employees.

Jeni Wilson, Collette’s vice president of human resources, announced the two recent ...Read More >>

Collette Family Vacations Highlights Tours Close to Home

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

New Collette brand offers three tours in the U.S.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... Collette Family Vacations offers three family-friendly vacations in the USA for families looking to stay closer to home on their next trip. Collette’s The Wild West & Yellowstone, Canyon Country, and Ame...Read More >>

TravelAge West Announces Its 2011 Editor’s Pick Recipients

Fri, 04 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations recognized in two Best Tour Operator categories. (Pawtucket, RI) — Collette Vacations has been honored with a TravelAge West 2011 Editor’s Pick Award in the categories of Best Tour Operator, Escorted and Best Tour Operator, USA/Canada as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Weste...Read More >>

Collette Vacations announces third iteration of its “Reality Tour”

Thu, 03 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Get an inside peek at Panama through a multimedia blog series.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island … Collette Vacations launched its third “Reality Tour” blog series for travel agents and their clients interested in learning more about the rainforests, history, wildlife and coastlines of Panama. ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations announces its annual photo contest

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Grand prize winner for 2011 - and a lucky guest - will enjoy a trip to Rome.

Pawtucket, Rhode Island ... Collette Vacations announces its annual photo contest and travel agents are encouraged to remind their clients to submit a photograph taken while travelling on any Collette Vac...Read More >>

The Collette Foundation Announces Its Plan to Support Relief Efforts in Christchurch, New Zealand

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Pawtucket, Rhode Island… The Collette Foundation announces its plan to support relief efforts in Christchurch, New Zealand through the Salvation Army. The Salvation Army’s earthquake response program is currently working to help those affected by the earthquake that hit downtown Christchurch, devast...Read More >>

Collette Vacations announces hiring of Director of Tour Management

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Paula Twidale, executive vice president of Collette Vacations, announces the hiring of Kelly Nevins as Director of Tour Management. She replaces Joseph Cromwell who held the position for 6 years and opted to head back on the road as a tour manager for Collette, one of the nation’s oldest tour operat...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Recognizes Two Employees for Milestone Anniversaries

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Denise Orlik and Betty Sullivan have combined years of service totaling 75 years.

Denise Orlik and Betty Sullivan, two Collette employees who both work in the tour operator’s air dept, celebrated 30 and 45 years of service respectively. The two women, along with 50 other employees, were...Read More >>

Co-president of Valerie Wilson Travel joins Collette Vacations’ board

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Jennifer Wilson-Buttigieg, respected expert in the travel industry, serves on board of advisors for 93-year- old tour operator.

Collette Vacations, a family-owned and operated travel company dedicated to delivering high quality escorted tours since 1918, recently announced the appoint...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ President and CEO Dan Sullivan, Jr. accepts award at Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce annual dinner

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Sullivan is recipient of the first Ben G. Mondor award, named for the late owner of the Pawtucket Red Sox minor league baseball team.

In a ceremony held last night at Twin Rivers in Lincoln, Rhode Island, the venue for this year’s annual dinner of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber o...Read More >>

Successful launch of Collette Family Vacations prompts company to add more guaranteed dates

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 05:00:00 GMT

The successful launch of Collette Family Vacations in December 2010 and early positive indicators has led the company to expand its departures and add more guaranteed dates. Guaranteed departure dates are dates in which Collette promises that a trip will operate on the day it is scheduled and will n...Read More >>

Vacations Features 6 Uncommon Safari Vacations

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Nancy Davids, senior product manager at Collette Vacations, can think of several reasons South Africa is one of her favorite places to travel.Read More >>

By land and by sea, Collette Vacations explores both on its NEW TOUR to Australia and New Zealand

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

A surge in revenue growth and number of passengers traveling Down Under prompts new tour with company now offering 7 tours across company’s family of brands.

With growth to Australia and New Zealand up over 110% for 2011 vs. 2010, Collette Vacations announces the release of its new ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations promotes Danny Smart to National Accounts Manager – West Coast

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Frank Marini, Collette Vacations’ vice president of sales, announces the promotion of Danny Smart to the company’s newly created position of National Accounts Manager - West Coast. In this role, he will oversee national accounts in the western US and western Canada, and will work to support Collett...Read More >>

Collette Vacations debuts Family Vacations micro-site

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Roster of family vacation options includes London & Paris and Costa Rica.

With last month’s launch of Collette Family Vacations to the travel agent community, the family oriented brand now reveals an accompanying micro-site (www.collettefamilyvacations.com) which can also be acces...Read More >>

Providence Business News Recognizes Collette Vacations' new family program focuses on affordability

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations’ new program aimed at making family vacations more affordable may prove well-timed to economic conditions but is also a nod to the firm’s roots as a family-owned business.Read More >>

Collette Vacations Launches Companion Air Specials featuring Italy, Britain & Ireland

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Companions can fly for $399 in high season!

Collette Vacations announces a major reduction in airfare for companions on a number of its most popular programs to Italy, Ireland and Britain. When travel agents book two people on one of these select Europe tours for travel in 2011; one tra...Read More >>

Collette Vacations to absorb new Rome Hotel Tax

Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:00:00 GMT

Travel agents with clients traveling on any Collette Italy program that includes Rome can assure them that there will be no additional charge for their tour.

Collette Vacations announced that it will absorb the cost of a new hotel tax for their travelers to Rome, Italy. Effective Janu...Read More >>

Collette Vacations expands its offering to include Family Vacations

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Tour operator looks to capitalize on demand for family travel.

Collette Vacations’ President and CEO Daniel Sullivan, Jr. announces the launch of Collette Family Vacations, complete with new logo, brochure and micro-site. This latest brand adds to the company’s growing segment of ...Read More >>

Vacations Highlights the Treasures of Japan

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Delve into the art and culture of an intriguing land on an escorted itinerary from Tokyo to Kyoto. Read More >>

Collette Foundation and Knysna Educational Trust Celebrate the Opening of Siyafunda School

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Celebration featured hosted BBQ with renowned chef, Patrick Wiese, as part of a special Collette Vacations’ Spectacular South Africa tour group of Canadian travelers.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, announced that its Collette Fo...Read More >>

The Collette Foundation receives World Travel Market Global Award in London

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:00:00 GMT

An employee-run, global initiative, the Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of children worldwide – one project at a time.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, announced that its Collette Fo...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Launches 2011Europe Brochure

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe and Asia tours, launched its 2011-2012 Europe brochure, which includes tours and cruises visiting Central and Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, Scandinavian countries...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Invites Travel Agents to learn more about its Spectacular South Africa tour

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Archived webinar and travel incentives aim to keep South Africa in world’s spotlight.

In an effort to extend the global awareness that comes from hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 conti...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Spectacular South Africa tour is a journey of discovery

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Luxury destination is ideal for escorted tour clients looking for unique, enriching experiences.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe and Asia tours, is featuring its 13-day Spectacular South...Read More >>

USA Today Features Moscow Cruises

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations' Russian River Cruise is an 11-day journey from Moscow to St. Petersburg.Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces Appointment to its Board of Advisors

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Michael East, managing director, Eastcastle Management Group in the UK, joins Collette board.

Collette Vacations, a family owned and operated travel company dedicated to delivering high quality escorted tours since 1918, recently announced the appointment of Michael East to its Board o...Read More >>

Travelgram Highlights Smithsonian Journeys Educational Tour Offerings

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures Expands its Educational Tour Offerings for 2011. Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces New Zealand is Destination for its Bi-Annual Sales Meeting in 2011

Fri, 01 Oct 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Company makes plans to send 100 district sales managers and staff to New Zealand next May for corporate and destination training.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, announced that New Zealand will play host ...Read More >>

Explorations small groups tour to Australia and New Zealand features unique experiences

Wed, 22 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Book 6 passengers on this tour, or any Explorations tour, and earn an additional $300.

Explorations, the small groups big experiences brand that recently was re-launched with a new logo, brochure and website, unveils details of its tour to Australia and New Zealand for 2011. The 2...Read More >>

Explorations brings the party to ASTA THETRADESHOW 2010

Tue, 14 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations brought its party to Orlando last night to celebrate the rebranding of its Explorations small group tours product line. Led by Collette Vacations’ President and CEO Dan Sullivan, Jr. – who was joined by Executive Vice President of Product, Melissa Snape, New South Wales tourism pa...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces Promotion of Tony Etienne to Vice President

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Twenty-one year Collette veteran named Vice President, Business Development.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe and Asia tours, recently announced that Tony Etienne has been named Vice Presi...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces New Tour Lineup for May 2011 through April 2012

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Brochure launch unveils 5 new tours to join diverse travel roster.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe and Asia tours, released the itineraries for its 2011 edition of the company’s comprehen...Read More >>

Explorations Previews its New Website

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

With this week’s launch of Explorations to the travel agent community, the small group tours brand reveals an accompanying new and dedicated website (www.explorationstouring.com) with social media access and an agent portal.

“Over the past several months we have been testing some of the ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ Employees Embark On Company’s Second “Reality Tour”

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Get an inside peek at the Historic Trains of California tour through a multimedia blog series.

Collette Vacations, the oldest major tour operator in the U.S., launches its second “Reality Tour” video blog series today for travel agents and their clients interested in learning more...Read More >>

Explorations Re-Brands to Appeal to Younger Demographic

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette’s small group tour division offers unique experiences to a new market.

Collette Vacations’ President and CEO Daniel Sullivan, Jr. announced the rebranding and repositioning of its Explorations small group tours division – which today launches a new name, logo, brochure and ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ Announces Promotions at its Pawtucket, RI Headquarters

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 04:00:00 GMT

President and CEO, Dan Sullivan, Jr., says the Company is also increasing its staff to handle the surge in travel business this year.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe and Asia tours, ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Debuts its New Spain’s Costa del Sol & Portugal’s Riviera Program for 2011

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe and Asia tours, unveils a new tour itinerary, Spain’s Costa del Sol & Portugal’s Riviera, available for sale now with departures starting in May 2011. Priced starting a...Read More >>

Travel + Leisure 2010 World’s Best Awards Names Collette Vacations to its List

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Company named in Tour Operators and Safari Outfitters category.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe and Asia tours, announces that it has been named to Travel + Leisure magazine’s World’s Bes...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ Community Relations Manager Lynne Kelly Appointed President of Grantmakers Council of Rhode Island Board of Directors

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Executive Director of GCRI, Susan Neupauer, announced the four officer appointments and six Board of Director members at the annual meeting in June.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe a...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Releases its Land/Cruise Programs for 2011

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Product manager offers insight on why travel agents should be selling this travel category.

Collette Vacations, a global leader of world travel that offers escorted vacation experiences on all 7 continents, including Europe and Asia tours, unveils its 5 land/cruise programs for 2011 ava...Read More >>

Dan Sullivan, Collette president and CEO, along with 20 Collette employees head to Angel Island for Tourism Cares event

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Non-profit organization is dedicated to preserving the travel experience for future generations.

On Friday, June 4, Collette Vacations President and CEO Daniel J. Sullivan, Jr., also chairman of the board of directors of Tourism Cares, along with 20 members of the Collette team, de...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ President’s Club Event Honors Top Group Travel Organizers

Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations hosted its President’s Club event for top producing Group Travel Organizers last week in Michigan. Members of the Sullivan family along with leading tourism partners and members of the Collette team hosted these VIP group leaders and their guests for a week long event that include...Read More >>

For 4th Consecutive Year, Collette Vacations Named to 2010 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island List

Wed, 19 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations, the nation’s oldest major tour operator, announced that the company was selected as one of the 2010 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island for the fourth consecutive year. Collette is featured in the large company category (150 or more employees). The annual competition is sponsored...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ COMPLIMENTARY roundtrip sedan service rolls out to full product line

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Exclusive service which launched one year ago is now included with ALL air-inclusive tour bookings.

Starting May 1, 2010, Collette Vacations offers complimentary roundtrip home to airport sedan service – including gratuities – on ALL of its air-inclusive tours. This personalized ser...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Reports the Effects of Social Media as a Tool for Marketing Escorted Tours

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations, the 92-year-old tour operator with tours to all 7 continents, reports that its use of social media such as Twitter, YouTube and its new Traveling Well blog have been effective in educating travel agent partners on destinations, offers, and travel-related news, and exciting consum...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Announces Changes in its Sales Force

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations Vice President of Global Sales Kevin Kramich announced the promotion of Kevin Carter to the role of Regional Sales Manager of the Central and Midwest division of the company. Carter, a native of Lincoln, Rhode Island, and currently of Attleboro, Massachusetts, will move to Chicago...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Reaffirms its Policy of NO DISCOUNTING

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Company president cites commitment to brick and mortar agencies as reason to strengthen and monitor existing policy.

Collette Vacations announced that it is reaffirming its No Discounting Policy that has been in effect officially since 2006. Company President and CEO Daniel Sulliv...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Travels to Israel for its Annual Sales Meeting

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

President Daniel J. Sullivan recognizes Bob Koch as its Sales Person of the Year.

Collette Vacations recently brought 80 of its employees to Israel and Jordan for its annual sales meeting held February 20 to March 3, 2010. The group, including 70 district sales managers, executives and ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Honors Ryan Mikucki at Annual Sales Meeting in Israel

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations President and CEO Dan Sullivan, Jr. announced that Ryan Mikucki, District Sales Manager for Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Northwestern Ontario, was the recipient of numerous awards presented during a banquet at Collette Vacations’ annual sales meeting. The meeting was held in Israel ...Read More >>

COLLETTE VACATIONS RECOGNIZED WITH 2010 EDITOR’S PICK HONOR FROM TravelAge West

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations has been honored with a 2010 Editor’s Pick Award in the categories of Best Tour Operator, Escorted and Best Tour Operator, Europe as part of the TravelAge West WAVE (Western Agents’ Vote of Excellence) Awards.

Now in its fifth year, the goal of TravelAge West’s WAVE Awa...Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ Canada’s Atlantic Coast Tour Not Affected by Discontinued High Speed Ferry Service

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

While other tour operators depend on “The CAT” to travel from Maine to Nova Scotia, Collette tour is all land-based.

On December 15, 2009, it was announced that high-speed ferry service delivered by "The CAT" from Maine to Nova Scotia will end. Bethany Manchester, product manager fo...Read More >>

Collette hopeful for 'best year ever' as it restores capacity

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Most travel companies are just starting to see signs of possible recovery, but at Collette Vacations, "we stand a pretty good chance of having our best year ever," Collette CFO John Galvin said.Read More >>

Collette Vacations’ President and CEO Dan Sullivan, Jr. Appointed to Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Governor Donald L. Carcieri announced on Tuesday 12 new appointments representing a mix of industries.

Governor Donald L. Carcieri announced on Tuesday appointments to the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (EDC) Board of Directors. The appointments are subject to the r...Read More >>

Consumer Demand High for Collette Vacations’ Tours

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

John Galvin, Collette’s chief financial officer, says company on track to have ‘best year in our history.’

Collette Vacations, a premier tour operator with over 90 years of experience, cites key selling features as factors in Collette’s being up 51% in passenger names in. These selling ...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Receives Reader’s Choice Award for Excellence

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

There are tens of thousands of companies serving the group travel market. Collette Vacations was honored last month with a platinum award for excellence for Favorite Tour Operator in Leisure Group Travel magazine’s Annual Reader’s Choice program. Subscribers of this leading trade journal selected th...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Releases Desk Copy Brochure for Travel Agents

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

“Big Book” showcases 112 of company’s tours in one, easy-to-use reference brochure.

For the first time in the company’s history, Collette Vacations has made available a comprehensive, “big book” brochure highlighting itineraries for 112 of its worldwide escorted tours, including i...Read More >>

Collette Vacations Extends Retail Booking Offer for Oberammergau Passion Play Tours

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Collette Vacations reports that the month of January will feature a dedicated, company-wide push to sell out the remaining tickets it has secured for the once-a-decade 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play, and has extended its Oberammergau booking offer through 2/28/10 to assist travel agents in closing t...Read More >>