Tuesday, 04 August 2026 21:51

WWT launches earlybird, notes booking trends

Locking in preferred departure dates for Japan is essential says Wendy Wu Tours Locking in preferred departure dates for Japan is essential says Wendy Wu Tours

Wendy Wu Tours has launched its 2027 and 2028 earlybird sale, with savings of up to $2,000 per person across all fully escorted group tours departing in 2027 and 2028.

Running until 30 September 2026, the offer gives clients the chance to secure preferred departure dates with significant savings.

‘Over the past few years, we’ve seen a shift in the way people are planning their holidays,’ says Paul Dymond, managing director of Wendy Wu Tours New Zealand. ‘More of our customers are booking well ahead, and it’s becoming increasingly common for travellers to secure two or three tours at the same time. They’re thinking beyond their next holiday and planning the next few years of travel while they can lock in specific departures and take advantage of our best offers.’

Dymond says planning ahead is particularly important for travellers hoping to experience Japan during its famous cherry blossom season or spectacular autumn leaves, where departures often reach capacity as much as a year in advance.

‘It’s not just Japan,’ he says. ‘Destinations, including Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Bhutan and even Antarctica, have relatively few departures each year and demand consistently out-weighs supply. Once those departures fill, there aren’t many alternatives.’

Departures with the biggest savings include the 22-day Japan by Rail tour, the Ultimate China itinerary and the new Rockies, Rail and Alaska Canada and Alaska cruise and tour adventure.

Every Wendy Wu Tours classic group tour includes escorts and local guides, quality accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, all meals and international flights on selected departures.

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