Global tour operator Collette says it will cease operating tours in Russia and withdraw from all other business interests in Russia “in support of freedom and a peaceful resolution.”

The company says it doesn’t expect any significant impact on its tour operations in 2022 due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

"At this time, we are dealing with a conflict that is isolated in nature, and distant from the parts of Europe where the majority of our European tours operate,” said Jaclyn Leibl-Cote, President of Collette.

“Our thoughts are with the people of Ukraine and we stand with them in support of freedom, a sincere hope for peace, and a rapid de-escalation of this conflict,” Leibl-Cote added. “We are committed to taking care of the places where we travel and will be announcing a commitment through our philanthropic arm to support humanitarian organizations on the ground to help those impacted by the crisis in Ukraine.”