With Canadian demand for Asia travel on the rise, TripOppo is helping travel advisors make the most of growing interest in Japan, Vietnam, China and more, plus many other destinations in Asia and around the world. In this edition of Take 5, Angela Chen, TripOppo’s Assistant General Manager, talks about the company’s expertise in customized group travel, its on-the-ground support in Asia and its commitment to advisor partnerships.

1. There’s a huge surge of interest in Asia. What is TripOppo seeing in terms of Canadian demand for Asia trips?

“Asia is having a real moment with Canadian travellers. Japan keeps leading, Vietnam is a favourite with clients who want something fresh and great value, and China is back on the radar now that Canadians can visit visa-free. Japan and China are where most of our groups are headed in this season. With this surge, travel advisors and tour operators need a dependable, on-the-ground partner in Asia, and that is exactly the core strength TripOppo delivers.”

2. For travel advisors who may have heard of TripOppo but aren’t familiar with the company, what do you want them to know?

“We’re a Canadian company with offices on both sides. Our headquarters is in Canada and our own office is in Asia. That combination is our strength. We understand what Canadian clients expect and what advisors need, and our Asia team runs the destination side, so nothing gets lost in between. Advisors can book our tours, and fellow tour operators can use us as their DMC for Asia groups. Our goal is simple: an easy process for advisors and a worry-free trip for their clients.”

3. Groups are big business. What do you want advisors to know about TripOppo and groups?

“Groups are our specialization, offering fully customizable itineraries . Tell us who’s travelling, whether it’s a family reunion, a seniors’ club or a community group, and we’ll shape the itinerary around them: the pace, the stops, the timing. In addition, we support advisors through virtual seminars for your clients, custom promotional materials, and pre-departure briefings. And because our Asia office handles the ground side, tour operators with their own Asia groups can lean on us the same way.”

4. What are the benefits of booking with TripOppo, no matter the destination?

“Our focus is operational consistency and competitive value. For advisors, that means clear communication and one team handling things from the first quote to the final departure. For clients, it means experienced guides, well-paced itineraries and good hotels, with our own office in Asia ready to help if anything changes on the ground. We aim to offer balanced price-to-quality ratios across our core Asia programming and bring back happy travellers. We aim for that on every program, whether it’s Asia, South America or Africa.”

5. Why are travel advisors so important to TripOppo, and what sort of support, tools and incentives do you offer?

“Advisors are a big part of our business, and we want working with us to be easy. You’ll get competitive quotes, quick answers and a team that knows the product. We keep communication clear from the first inquiry to the trip home, so it feels like a partnership, not extra work. TripOppo runs FAM tours, so you can see our programs and our team in action and sell them with confidence. We also like meeting advisors face to face, so look for us at trade shows, or invite us to your office or your next team meeting.”

For more information about TripOppo head to tripoppo.com.

Lead image caption: Angela Chen, Assistant General Manager, TripOppo