Apr 13th, 2010
Adventure travel could be set for surge
The number of people embarking on an action holiday could be set to increase this year following research by the British Travel Awards (BTA). According to a study by the organisation, Britons appear to be intent on taking a holiday this year following a recession that caused them to rein in their spending.
Feb 15th, 2010
Adventure travel may be cheaper outside eurozone
Imaginative explorers who are hoping to go on an adventure holiday this year but are worried about the effect it may have on their financial situation might want to consider heading outside of the eurozone. According to Expedia’s director of product management Jonathan Cudworth, people who want to get a cheap deal would do well [...]
Jan 18th, 2010
Adventure working holidays to Australia set to treble
The adventure travel sector is outperforming the rest of the tourism industry, with interest in holidays of this nature to Australia and New Zealand forecast to treble, a report has found. The Passport to Adventure report, commissioned by seven companies in the adventure-travel sector, has forecast a threefold rise in interest in adventure and ethical [...]
Nov 25th, 2009
Contiki reports unprecedented pick-up of Earlybirds
Contiki Holidays has reported an unprecedented response to its 2010-11 Europe Earlybird program, reporting double digit growth compared to the same period last year. Tammy Marshall, managing director, Contiki Holidays said, “Over the past year, the resilience of young travellers was truly tested and proven when Contiki’s sales continued to flourish throughout economic uncertainty. While [...]
Nov 9th, 2009
Golden Backpack Award winners revealed
The winners of the 2009 Golden Backpack Awards were unveiled at a gala dinner in Sydney last night. A record 450 guests saw AFL legend and red meat campaigner Sam Kekovich and the event’s sponsors present 36 awards to the best of Australia and New Zealand’s backpacking industry, as voted by independent travellers visiting both [...]
Oct 7th, 2009
Is Flashpacking Killing The Art Of Backpacking?
Flashpackers are often simply affluent backpackers with larger disposable income. They choose to travel in more comfort than the average backpacker, often avoiding public transport and opting for hotels over hostels. Flashpackers are commonly quite tech-savvy and pack a variety of technological items including, mp3 players, mobile phones, laptops and digital cameras. Backpacking doesn’t always [...]
Sep 15th, 2009
Gap Adventures Launches New Style of Adventure
Time to up the ante on your typical holiday – take a Discovery Adventures tour with Gap Adventures, and embark on a whole new way of adventure travel. Thirty-one exclusive trips to 18 worldwide destinations, the Discovery Adventures trip style will have you delving deep into the heart of cultures, engaging with wildlife and experiencing [...]
Sep 15th, 2009
Down Under ads go global
A TOURISM campaign promoting the Far North through images including a wet T-shirt competition and a giant crocodile will make its international debut later this month. The “Cairns – great up top, fun Down Under” campaign will be heavily promoted at the World Youth and Student Travel Conference, a massive travel trade show to be [...]
Aug 3rd, 2009
Gap Adventures Partners with WorldNomads.com
Gap Adventures, together with WorldNomads.com and the National Geographic Channel, are sending one lucky budding travel photographer on a trip of a lifetime. The WorldNomads.com Travel Photography Scholarship is offering the opportunity to join an on-assignment National Geographic photographer in Antarctica for two weeks. The winner will travel aboard the Gap Adventures’ M/S Expedition.
Jun 4th, 2009
David Jones ppt presentation to ATEC Backpacker Conference
David Jones, Director General – WYSE Travel Confederation shares his presentation given to Australian operators at the Backpacker Conference organised by ATEC this past April. For a look at all presentation from the conference: ATEC Conference presentations
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