The GX Summit by G Adventures will return, this time in India, providing a platform to showcase community tourism’s impact worldwide.
- Attendees will explore the core of community tourism, experiencing first-hand its benefits in various Indian cities.
- Scheduled for September, the summit integrates the Change Makers event, culminating on World Tourism Day.
- Planeterra and G Adventures emphasize India’s vibrant culture and tourism potential.
- Bruce Poon Tip highlights the initiative’s role in spreading wealth and supporting India’s recovery post-pandemic.
The eagerly anticipated GX Community Tourism Summit is set to return, once again organised by G Adventures and its non-profit partner Planeterra. This year, the event finds its setting in the culturally rich and diverse landscapes of India, seeking to replicate the success of the previous summit held in Cusco, Peru. Participants, including travel agents, suppliers, media, and travellers, will benefit from a comprehensive programme designed to highlight the powerful ways community tourism can positively influence a destination and its inhabitants.
Set to run from September 24 to 29, the summit promises an immersive experience as it incorporates the Change Makers agent event, an initiative designed to inspire agents to focus on the transformative power of travel. This occasion ultimately leads to the World Community Tourism celebration scheduled for World Tourism Day on September 27. Such planning underscores the organisers’ intention to blend learning, sharing, and celebrating the profound impact of community tourism.
The Change Makers campaign, an incentivisation programme that encourages agents to contribute to societal change by booking with G Adventures, is currently active and will continue until May 31. As Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures and Planeterra, reflects on last year’s summit, he mentions the overwhelmingly positive feedback from attendees who experienced a renewed enthusiasm for community-based travel.
Poon Tip elaborates on the reason behind selecting India for this year’s GX Summit, pinpointing its vibrant culture, diverse tourism prospects, and the opportunity it presents to expand community tourism initiatives locally. His statement, “India is an electrifying location, and one that really needs tourism’s support,” reflects a strategic choice, as India continues to bounce back from the pandemic’s impact on its tourism sector.
Over the course of the summit, participants will traverse the iconic cities of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra, among others. This itinerary is deliberately crafted to offer a holistic understanding of India’s cultural heritage and contemporary aspirations, ensuring visitors leave with a profound appreciation of the nation’s potential. The summit will climax with inspiring talks from various speakers, all centred around the theme of community tourism’s ability to foster positive change.
The GX Summit in India promises to leverage community tourism to drive positive economic and cultural exchanges.
