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Southeast Asian Adventures with Dennis Basham from Exoticca

June 10, 2025 • By Destination Webinars • Season 3 • Episode 4

Are you keen to sell more Southeast Asia tours?

In this episode of Travel Agent Takeaways, I catch up with Dennis Basham, Managing Director for Exoticca in Australia, to explore the brand’s unique offerings for travel agents in the region.

Dennis highlights Exoticca's background as a B2B-only tour operator focused on making it easy for agents to sell immersive small group and private tours. Founded in Barcelona and launched in Australia in late 2024, Exoticca has gained quick traction thanks to its fully commissionable packages, inclusive airfare options, and fast, user-friendly booking platform. The company supports agents with personalised onboarding, comprehensive training, and a wide range of destination choices, with Southeast Asia proving to be the most popular so far.

Dennis shares details on two top-selling tours: a 13-day journey through China including highlights like the Great Wall, Terracotta Warriors, and a bullet train ride; and a 19-day Southeast Asian Odyssey visiting Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Exoticca also caters to more adventurous clients with itineraries in Bhutan, the Maldives, Nepal, and the 'Stans'.

All tours offer customisable accommodation levels and built-in flexibility, allowing travellers to enjoy guided experiences in the morning and free time in the afternoons. With a strong focus on agent success and a growing presence in the market, Exoticca is positioning itself as a go-to partner for agents looking to expand their Southeast Asia bookings.

You’ll walk away with ideas, inspiration, and practical tips to help you sell both Exoticca and Southeast Asia.

Send me a message on LinkedIn, and let me know! I’d love to connect and hear your thoughts.

References Mentioned in the Show"
Travel Advisors can register with Exoticca at advisors.exoticca.com/au
We encourage Travel Advisors to join the Exoticca TravelPro AU Facebook Group at www.facebook.com/groups/911860560753783
All enquiries can come to Dennis direct at dennis.basham@exoticca.com

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