The Women's Travel Group

What The Women's Travel Group does

The Women's Travel Group is a privately held, New York-based tour operator founded in 1992 by Phyllis Stoller that sells small-group luxury travel exclusively to women. Its core product is inclusive, small-group tours averaging 10–15 participants, with 4–5 star accommodations, fine meals, local events, and speakers; the company specializes in unusual or off-the-beaten-path destinations, including Saudi Arabia, Armenia/Georgia, Oman/Emirates, Iran, Chile/Easter Island, and India, alongside recurring wellness retreats at Ixtapan Spa, Fitness and Yoga Resort in Mexico and a Seine River cruise partnership with VIVA Cruises. The company operates a direct-to-consumer model with no intermediary travel agents; customers contact the founder directly via phone (646-309-5607) or email, and the company also runs speaking engagements at women's organizations in the NY tri-state area as a community-led acquisition channel. A Solo Savings guaranteed-share program addresses the single-supplement cost barrier for solo women travelers, and ancillary services include airfare arrangement (via Skybird Travel), travel insurance referrals (via Travel Insured), and 24/7 phone support during travel. The technology stack is light: online booking forms, email marketing, virtual presentations, and a Substack newsletter, with no disclosed AI, mobile app, or proprietary platform. Revenue is generated primarily through per-person tour pricing (e.g., $1,125–$1,570 per week for Ixtapan all-inclusive packages), private group bookings for 6+ persons, and selected referral/booking fees. The company is IATAN-licensed and a SKAL International member, has no institutional investors, and reports no headcount or revenue figures.

Name

The Women's Travel Group

Legal name

The Women's Travel Group

Website

https://thewomenstravelgroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Women's Travel Group is a privately held, New York-based tour operator founded in 1992 that sells inclusive small-group luxury tours (typically 10–15 women) to solo and senior women travelers, with a focus on unusual international destinations and recurring wellness retreats at Ixtapan Spa Resort in Mexico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Women's Group Tour Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (561520), Travel Agencies (561510)

akta.pro primary industry

Small-Group Escorted Tour Operators (THAKADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Travel Agencies (THAKAFAA), Private/Customized Multi-Day Tour Operators (THAKADAC)

Keywords

• Women's group tours
• Solo travel programs
• Luxury tour packages
• Cultural travel experiences
• Wellness spa retreats

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tour Package Sales: Sale of inclusive small group tour packages for women. Tours include accommodation, meals, activities, speakers, and unique experiences. Revenue is generated through per-person tour pricing.
2. Travel Insurance Referral: Referral arrangement with Travel Insured for travel insurance. The company offers travel insurance and assists with claims as part of their full-service offering.
3. Airfare Arrangement: The company arranges airfares for travelers through partners and charges fees for this service. They have full-time air staff to handle flight bookings.
4. Private Group Bookings: Customized private group tours arranged for groups of 6 or more, with bespoke itineraries and pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Women's Travel Group is a women-only small-group tour operator that has been arranging affordable, inclusive luxury travel since 1992. Tours average 10-15 women, include 4-5 star hotels, fine meals, local events, festivals, and speakers, and are operated as full-service packages (airfare, insurance, transfers, 24/7 support). The company specializes in unusual international destinations and offers a Solo Savings guaranteed share program to address single supplement costs for solo women travelers.

Product overview

The Women's Travel Group is a service-based travel agency offering small group tours for women (averaging 10-15 participants) since 1992. The core offering consists of small group women's tours featuring 4-5 star accommodations, fine dining, local events, and expert guides. Featured destinations include Ixtapan Spa, Fitness and Yoga Resort (their most popular recurring trip with all-inclusive pricing), Seine River Cruises via VIVA Cruises partnership, and unique international destinations like Saudi Arabia, Chile/Easter Island, Armenia/Georgia, and Oman/Emirates. The company also arranges private group travel for 6+ participants and specializes in solo traveler support with share guarantees and 24/7 assistance. Add-on services include travel insurance arrangements.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Small Group Women's Tours Affordable, inclusive luxury small-group tours exclusively for women, averaging 10-15 participants. Tours include fine meals, unusual local events, colorful festivals, speakers, and 4-5 star hotel accommodations in destinations chosen for expertise and elite local connections. Targeted at individual women, including first-time solo travelers.
• Ixtapan Spa, Fitness and Yoga Resort Trips Weekly all-inclusive group trips to Ixtapan Spa, Fitness and Yoga Resort in Mexico's Sierra Madre Mountains. Includes 16 organic spa services, low-fat healthy cuisine, fitness classes, yoga, hiking, pool activities, and mountain excursions. Pricing from $1,125-$1,570 per week with multi-week stay discounts.
• Seine River Cruise 7-night Paris to Normandy river cruise operated in partnership with VIVA Cruises. All-inclusive with meals, wine, and excursions aboard ships with maximum 178 passengers, featuring balcony cabins and stops at sites including Notre Dame, the Louvre, Orsay Museum, and medieval Rouen.
• Private Group Travel Customized private trip arrangements for groups of 6 or more. Includes private Ixtapan bookings independent of group departures and fully private international tours. Includes shared airport transfers from Mexico City for Ixtapan private trips.
• Solo Traveler Services Specialized support for women traveling alone, including the Solo Savings guaranteed share program (roommate matching or single room with no supplement), pre-trip consultations, and 24/7 phone support during travel. Many women take their first solo trip with the company.
• Travel Insurance Services Travel insurance arranged through Travel Insured, with claims assistance provided by the company. Available as part of the full-service tour offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women can travel for 7 nights at Ixtapan all-inclusive (spa services, meals, accommodation) for $1,570 with taxes and tips included, or $1,125/week for extended stays.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IATAN (International Airlines Transport Association)coreOthersThe company is licensed by IATAN, indicating official accreditation in the travel industry. This licensing is required for authorized travel agents and tour operators.
• VIVA CruisescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Seine River Cruises between Paris and Normandy. VIVA ships hold 178 maximum passengers, providing intimate cruise experience. The Women\'s Travel Group arranges group bookings on these river cruises.
• SITA Tours (India)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for India tours, described as 'Best for India Tours'. SITA provides ground operations and local expertise for India travel programs.
• Travel InsuredminorOthersReferral partner for travel insurance. The company offers travel insurance through Travel Insured and assists travelers with insurance claims.
• Skybird TravelminorOthersAirfare booking partner referenced in context of arranging international flights for tours.
• Ixtapan Spa, Fitness and Yoga ResortcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership with Ixtapan Resort in Mexico. Annual discounted group bookings for fitness and spa retreats. Multiple visits annually for 2025, 2026, 2027 seasons.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Contiki: Contiki is a major youth-focused tour operator that has expanded into women-only departures. It competes for a broader age range but overlaps with women's escorted group tours and offers comparable small-group escorted itineraries globally.
• Intrepid Travel: Intrepid Travel is a large global tour operator with women-only expedition options and a comparable small-group escorted model. It competes for the experiential, cultural, and unusual-destination traveler with much greater scale and marketing reach.
• Trafalgar Tours: Trafalgar is an established guided tour operator offering escorted small-group tours globally with a similar women-friendly, all-inclusive format. It overlaps with The Women's Travel Group on cultural escorted itineraries but does not specialize in women's-only departures.
• Road Scholar: Road Scholar is a leading educational travel provider serving a strongly overlapping 50+ demographic with escorted group learning tours. It competes directly for the same Boomer/senior women traveler seeking cultural, small-group, instructor-led travel experiences.

Direct peers

• Wild Women Expeditions: Wild Women Expeditions runs small-group adventure tours exclusively for women, offering outdoor, cultural, and wellness trips worldwide. It is one of the closest direct competitors to The Women's Travel Group in the women-only small-group escorted tour category.
• VIVA Cruises: VIVA Cruises is the partner cruise line for The Women's Travel Group's Seine River cruise offering. It is directly comparable as a small-ship river cruise operator serving similar international leisure travelers with a similar intimate-vessel, all-inclusive model.
• Adventure Women: Adventure Women organizes small-group, women-only active and cultural travel experiences with a similar solo-friendly focus. It directly competes for the same Boomer and active senior female traveler demographic with comparable small-group escorted tour formats.
• Women's Travel Club: Women's Travel Club is a sister organization also founded by Phyllis Stoller, focusing on women-only travel through partnerships with tour operators. It operates adjacent to The Women's Travel Group in the same women's travel category and shares the same founder brand.
• SITA Tours: SITA Tours is the company's strategic India tour partner and inbound operator. While not women's-specific, it provides directly comparable escorted tour services to the same destinations and customer type via the partnership.

Emerging players

• Solo Traveler (magazine & community): Solo Traveler is a content platform and community focused on solo travel, including solo women. It overlaps with The Women's Travel Group's solo female audience via editorial and trip reviews, and represents an adjacent emerging player in the solo women's travel ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thewomenstravelgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/toursforwomen
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/in/phyllisrosensteinstoller
• Instagraminstagram.com/thewomenstravelgroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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