Insight Vacations has announced the launch of its women-only tours. These small group, women-only tours are specially created for women by women. First tours depart in 2025 with the hope of encouraging solo travel and spotlighting women in the travel industry.

The development of Insight Vacations' Women-Only Tours comes after research with Journey Women, in which they surveyed over 1,000 female travellers. Results showed that 65% of those surveyed​ “look for tour companies that offer women-only tours or solo trips for women” while 43%​ “feel the travel industry ignores solo or older female travellers.”

Mae Cheah, Managing Director, Asia, TTC Tour Brands said: “As a travel brand, we are always intent on inspiring inclusion, which is why we wanted to open doors to all women, especially solo or older travellers who prefer the additional security or companionship of travelling with fellow females. Our women-only tours are something we've carefully developed for women by women to meet their unique needs of exploring new cultures.”

On the new tours, travellers will have the opportunity to explore more culture and celebrate women's achievements across countries, meet likeminded women and forge lifelong friendships. The small group tours will have a maximum of 24 guests and follow exciting routes with stays in stylish handpicked hotels, meals in top-rated dining spots and stress-free travel​.

During the Peru with Machu Picchu trip, travellers meet the Quechua weavers of Peru's Sacred Valley, and learn about the cultural importance of this ancient craft and how their visit help preserve this ancient culture. Guests on the Country Roads of Italy Tour will have the opportunity to meet with a weaving association in Perugia that's owned and run by women, and on the Best of Morrocco Tour, travellers can attend a baking class at a women's cooperative which empowers women to become professional chefs.

The Journey Women research also noted that 73% of women surveyed seek recommendations and travel advice from other women before travelling solo. This is above local government websites, tour companies and mainstream media. Insight Vacations will also launch a new social travel group on Facebook for women: “Insight Vacations Women-Only Travel Community”. With this group, Insight Vacations hope to encourage women to join and discuss travel among themselves, share tips, and find others with similar interests.

“We made sure to looked at all the details like having plenty of single rooms available for our guests, and we are always looking to create exceptional experiences that enable women to explore the world with confidence.” Said Mae Cheah, Managing Director, Asia, TTC Tour Brands.

For more information on Insight Vacation's new women-only tours, please visit: https://www.insightvacations.com/en-sg/special-interest-tours/women-only-tours