The newly established division, which includes a dedicated local reservations phone line, is headed up by Drew Appleton (pictured) as Sales Executive.
Based in Australia, Appleton brings more than a decade of industry experience, mostly recently with Flight Centre Indooroopilly, and has worked across multiple Flight Centre brands, including Escape Travel.
Appleton, who has visited more than 50 countries and lived overseas in Vietnam, Thailand and South Korea, has also worked in roles across disaster recovery, education, and television presenting.
“This expansion reflects TruTravels’ commitment to providing improved service and greater accessibility to its growing network of agency partners in the region,” the company said.
“The move underscores TruTravels’ continued focus on building meaningful, long-term relationships with its travel trade partners while delivering exceptional service and support.”
Additionally, TruTravels is giving advisors the chance to win a free trip when they book five clients within any six-month period – to claim, agents can contact the team via email.
The new department’s operating hours are Mon-Fri, 9.30am-5pm AEST.
Agents can contact the reservations team on 1300 893 808 or by emailing agents@trutravels.com; there is also a live chat function available on trutravels.com.
Founded in 2012, TruTravels specialises in curated group travel experiences for young travellers seeking unforgettable adventures in stunning destinations across Asia, South America, Europe, and beyond.
The operator has a focus on fun, cultural immersion, and responsible travel, TruTravels continues to redefine the group travel experience for the next generation.
The brand is represented in the Australian market by Evolution Travel Collective.
