Tauck Grows Its Women's-Only Calendar; Globus Refreshes Its Australian Trade Bench

Tauck is adding more women's-only departures across its escorted portfolio, giving advisors a more substantive lineup to pitch to one of the fastest-growing segments in premium group travel. The category historically commands high average spend and strong conversion — particularly among solo female travelers who value vetted group dynamics over DIY logistics. Advisors with active female-traveler client lists should flag the expanded calendar now; Tauck's positioning at the upper end of the escorted market means these departures attract clients already comfortable with a significant per-person investment. The move also provides a concrete talking point for advisors building affinity group business with women's clubs, alumni networks, and book groups. No specific itinerary departures or pricing were disclosed in trade reporting, so contact your Tauck BDM or check the trade portal for current availability windows before pitching.

Globus Family of Brands has appointed Babs Baron as Business Development Manager for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, giving advisors in those markets a single point of contact across Globus, Cosmos, and Avalon Waterways. Baron brings roughly 30 years of industry experience and won the NTIA Most Outstanding Sales Executive award back-to-back in 2024 and 2025 — suggesting she arrives with deep, established advisor relationships across the territory. Her appointment follows Christopher Leigh's confirmation as incoming ANZ Managing Director, pointing to a deliberate leadership refresh in one of GFOB's most competitive trade markets. For NSW and ACT advisors, the practical upshot is a high-profile new contact for FAM allocations, group rates, and override conversations. The broader leadership transition may also bring revised trade incentive structures, so it's worth touching base with Baron early to stay ahead of any program changes.