Altura x Dolores Travel Services | Partnership Proposal 2026
Representing the Heart of the Silk Road · ANZ Market

DMC Representation
Reimagined.

Strategic representation for Dolores Travel Services. Positioning Uzbekistan and the Stans as the definitive emerging destination for the Australian and New Zealand trade.

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In the Press: Travel Weekly "Altura launches tech-integrated trade model" |
Travel Monitor "New-age DMC representation for the ANZ market"
Why Altura

Representation
Built for Scale.

Central Asia is operationally demanding. For the travel designer, the Stans represent a logistical challenge involving visa nuances, high-speed rail windows, and varying accommodation standards across multiple countries.

Altura Travel Group bridges this gap. We move beyond traditional sales representation by embedding the Altura Engine™ into the Dolores workflow, ensuring your Silk Road expertise is delivered in the precise digital formats buyers demand, at the speed they expect.

We translate 25+ years of Dolores operational excellence into client-ready assets, significantly reducing the friction for agents to convert complex Silk Road enquiries into confirmed, high-value bookings.

Brett Harvey

Brett Harvey

Founder, Altura Travel Group

"Central Asia is the next frontier for the market. Complexity kills sales. Our role is to ensure Dolores Travel's incredible on-ground product is the easiest possible choice for a Product Manager."

✦ 25 Years Trade Experience ✦ Ex-CATO Head of Partnerships ✦ Tech-Integrated Representation
The Opportunity

The Silk Road
Renaissance.

Travelers have moved past the first-timer destinations. With Japan and Europe reaching capacity, culturally curious travelers are actively seeking the next iconic journey. Uzbekistan is tracking as the highest-growth emerging destination in the CIS region.

Dolores Travel Services is the natural lead operator for this surge. With an extensive fleet, the Dolores Hotel Bukhara, and multi-Stan capability, you offer the stability and scale that heritage tour operators require from a ground handler before they commit to brochure inclusion.

Market Intelligence: Central Asia 2026

Visa-Free Access

Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan remain visa-free for many passport holders, removing the biggest barrier to spontaneous FIT bookings.

The Afrosiyob Effect

High-speed rail between Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara has transformed Uzbekistan from a "hard" destination to a seamless luxury circuit, comparable to the Tokyo-Kyoto route for cultural travelers.

High-Yield FIT Demand

Significant growth in Silver Traveler demand for Central Asia rail journeys and boutique cultural tours, the highest-spending segment in the market.

ANZ Market Landscape

Strategic Market
Penetration.

We navigate the diverse Australian and New Zealand travel ecosystem, positioning Dolores Travel's operational heritage across all key distribution channels.

Tour Operators

For an overseas DMC, securing space in Australian tour programs requires proving operational stability. We leverage our local network to position your extensive fleet and hotel inventory as the reliable backbone for their scheduled group departures and brochure inclusions.

Wholesalers

ANZ wholesalers require dynamic pricing and trusted B2B logistics to build complex packages for the retail network. We present your product in the exact formats their product managers demand, making Dolores the frictionless choice for white-label packaging.

Online Travel Agencies

The fast-paced digital and flash-sale space requires rapid rate negotiation and guaranteed allotments. We act as your local commercial bridge, translating your on-ground capabilities into high-volume, compelling package deals for major digital retailers.

Retail & Independent Advisors

The most lucrative segment for high-yield FITs. Overseas DMCs historically struggle to service time-poor retail agents. Using the Altura Engine, we transform your operational quotes into stunning, client-ready proposals that make Australian advisors look like Silk Road experts.

Special Interest & Niche

Operators running specialized tours (rail charters, women-only, cultural immersions) demand bespoke handling. We advocate your specific capabilities—like your Afrosiyob rail access and expert guides—directly to niche ANZ buyers seeking authentic, seamless execution.

MICE & Corporate

Australian incentive buyers are constantly seeking the next "wow" destination. We pitch your modern luxury fleet, owned hotel inventory, and large-scale event handling to position the Silk Road as a highly secure, high-value corporate alternative.

Operational Infrastructure

The Altura Engine™

A proprietary system that transforms Dolores Travel's local expertise into presentation-ready digital assets for the trade in hours, not days.

Interactive Engine Demo

Access a live sandbox environment to experience the DMC Command Centre firsthand. Your secure password will be provided via email.

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Partnership Positioning

Based on the Uzbekistan market assessment, Dolores Travel is positioned as a Tier 2 Growth Partner, reflecting the destination's strong commercial potential and Altura's confidence in building the lane from a proven foundation.

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Partnership Framework

Tier 2 Growth Partner

Focused on consistent market growth through direct trade engagement and shared performance goals. Shared risk. Shared success.

Investment Structure
$500 AUD / month

+ 3% Commission on NETT Land Value · GST Exempt

A single Silk Road group series booking (12 passengers on a 10-day itinerary) covers the cost of representation for the entire year. Everything after that is pure commercial upside.

Operational Engine

Trade Hub ProfileAltura Verified. Fully vetted page meeting our 6-pillar standard.
Partner Profile CardFeatured on alturatravelgroup.com ecosystem.
Project Builder ToolContact included in the online DMC briefing form for trade partners.
Full Engine AccessDirect access to the DMC Command Center to independently generate client-ready quotes in minutes.
Sample Itinerary Vault3 destination and themed sample itineraries.
2026/27 Discovery GuidesFeatured in annual planning resources.

Active Advocacy

Direct Trade EngagementActive advocacy with top-tier travel trade partners.
Altura Journal FeaturesAd hoc editorial features and content-driven destination stories.
LinkedIn NewsletterQuarterly feature inclusions in The Altura Journal (trade audience).
Digital MarketingAd hoc social posts across LinkedIn and Facebook.

Reporting & Strategy

Quarterly ReportingConversion data, market feedback, and strategic intelligence.
Trade Hub Traffic DataAnalytics on profile views, engagement, and enquiry activity.
Lead GenerationDirect communication of all qualified leads from the briefing tool.

Performance Guarantee

Year 1 Revenue Target: AUD $60,000. If Altura fails to meet this target, the retainer reduces to $250/month until the cumulative figure is reached. We back ourselves commercially.

Onboarding

Activation Steps.

Step 01

Essential Partner Criteria

Please complete this initial due diligence audit. This is a mandatory requirement for all DMC partners entering the Altura network.

Step 02

Review Draft Contract

I have prepared a draft Tier 2 Growth Partner agreement for your review. Contact me directly to discuss any questions and I will share the contract with your team.