Exodus Adventure Travels’ new travel advisor portal, launched just last month, is a hit with the small-group specialist’s retail travel partners. Not only is the portal designed to make the booking process smoother and faster, it also underlines the tour operator’s “continued investment in travel advisors,” says Sasha Andrews, Director of Industry Sales, Exodus Adventure Travels, in this edition of Take 5.

1. What’s your ‘elevator pitch’ for any travel advisor who’s unfamiliar with Exodus Adventure Travels?

“For more than 50 years, Exodus has created deeply immersive cultural, walking, cycling, and wildlife travel experiences in over 100 countries. Our small‑group trips are powered by expert local guides, meaningful community connections and a commitment to positive social and environmental impact as a certified B‑Corp. If your clients crave authenticity, not crowds, Exodus offers  thoughtfully crafted adventures that bring destinations to life while ensuring travel genuinely benefits the people and places we visit.”

2. Exodus launched its Signature Collection back in October. Can you tell us some differentiators with this portfolio, and what’s been the reaction from agents and travellers?

“The Signature Collection is our most elevated portfolio, created for travellers who want to slow down, connect deeply and savour each moment. These journeys feature Signature Experiences that offer one-of-a-kind access to local culture, Signature Stays that highlight immersive, character-rich accommodations and a Signature Legacy rooted in meaningful community impact. This distinctive, elevated design sets the collection apart from our core range, and early response from agents and travellers has been overwhelmingly positive, with strong engagement and enthusiastic feedback on its immersive style.”

3. Your ‘Book Three, Go Free’ booking incentive is no doubt popular with travel advisors. How has the incentive been received in Canada – and why is it important for agents to experience your trips?

“Canadian advisors have embraced this incentive because it genuinely rewards the expertise, passion, and hard work they bring to their clients every day. No one understands traveller needs better than they do, and when agents experience an Exodus trip firsthand, they return with deeper insight, richer stories, and the kind of confidence that only comes from lived experience. And with an exciting new incentive just around the corner, we can’t wait to give agents even more reasons to shine. Stay tuned!”

4. What are the need-to-knows for Exodus’ recently launched travel advisor booking portal?

“Our new agent portal is built to make selling Exodus smoother and faster, giving advisors instant access to our full trip portfolio with real time, live availability, easy quote to book tools, and secure online payment capability. Most importantly, it reflects our continued investment in travel advisors by giving intuitive, ‑future focused technology that helps agents grow their business with confidence.”

5. What’s your message for Canadian travel advisors especially now that small-group tours are all the rage?

“Small‑group touring has never been more relevant, and Canadian travellers are craving deeper, more meaningful experiences. With Exodus, you can give your clients genuine connections, to culture, landscapes, cuisine, and community, all delivered through expert local guides and responsible travel. We’re here to champion your success with a fantastic BDM team, ongoing training, incentives, marketing tools, and a portfolio designed to elevate the experiences you deliver.”

To access the new portal, go to agents.exodustravels.com. For more information about Exodus Adventure Travels and its trade programs, go to exodustravels.com.

Lead image caption: Sasha Andrews, Director of Industry Sales, Exodus Adventure Travels