Celebrating Tauck’s 100th Anniversary: An Exclusive Interview with Managing Director, Australia David Clark
Tauck, the renowned American escorted travel company, is gearing up for its 100th anniversary next year, and Karryon recently caught up with Tauck’s Managing Director, Australia David Clark to find out what’s in store for the milestone celebration.
With over 20 years of experience in the cruise and travel industry, Clark has been with Tauck for nearly five years. Tauck, owned by the same family since its founding in 1925, has received more than 250 prestigious awards over the years. While not widely known in Australasia until recently, Tauck is gaining popularity in the region, especially with its high-end, all-inclusive river cruises.
Clark and his team of six are working hard to raise awareness of Tauck in Australia and are receiving strong support from the company’s headquarters in America. With a long-term commitment to the Australian market and agency partners, Tauck is looking ahead to the future and has big plans leading up to the centenary celebration next year.
Specializing in escorted small-group land tours, luxury expedition voyages, small-ship ocean cruises, and high-end river cruises in Europe, Tauck offers a unique travel experience that keeps guests coming back for more. With a focus on exceptional organization, value, and all-inclusive fares, Tauck ensures a worry-free and memorable travel experience for its guests.
One of the highlights of Tauck’s river cruises is the presence of three Tauck Directors on every sailing, providing exceptional service and local knowledge to guests. With expert local guides for shore excursions and insider tours developed through local connections, Tauck offers a personalized and immersive travel experience.
Popular river cruise itineraries for 2024 and 2025 include Douro cruises, the Three Rivers cruise on the Danube, Main, and Rhine, and tours in France. Tauck is also introducing new small-ship ocean cruises in Europe in 2025, catering to multi-gen families and offering unique experiences for all guests.
As Tauck prepares to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2025, a major event is planned in Florence for company members, their families, friends, and key partners. Looking ahead to the future, the Tauck family is already setting sights on 2035 and beyond.
With a personal favorite destination being the Danube cruise, Clark highlights the beauty and charm of Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic as a must-visit location. For travel advisors, Tauck is offering a special promotion where making three new bookings on 2024 European river cruises can earn them a complimentary cabin on a 2025 Tauck river cruise.
For more information on Tauck and its upcoming offerings, visit tauck.com.au.