G Adventures hosts its second GX World Community Tourism Summit in Jaipur, featuring eminent speakers and a performance by C+C Music Factory.
- The summit will see influential figures share insights to benefit tourism globally, attracting over 400 participants including travel agents, media, and suppliers.
- Prominent figures like Tony Wheeler and Elizabeth Becker will present on sustainable tourism practices.
- The event seeks to expand community tourism initiatives with future-focused discussions led by industry experts.
- Participants will enjoy a unique cultural experience at a private party at Jaigarh Fort.
G Adventures is setting the stage for impactful discussions by hosting the second GX World Community Tourism Summit in Jaipur, India. This significant event promises a convergence of intellects, with leading voices in tourism slated to enlighten attendees with strategies and insights that aim to harness the benefits of travel. The summit is expected to attract more than 400 participants, including travel agents, media professionals, suppliers, and travellers, fostering an expansive network of industry connections.
Among the distinguished speakers, Tony Wheeler, co-founder of the acclaimed Lonely Planet, will be joined by Elizabeth Becker, an esteemed author known for her work on the travel and tourism industry. Their involvement is anticipated to provide valuable perspectives on sustainable and responsible tourism practices that are increasingly becoming essential in today’s global travel landscape. These keynote addresses will set the tone for a myriad of discussions aimed at enriching the sector.
Brian Young, G Adventures’ EMEA managing director, along with Michelle Degenhardt, the global sustainability officer at Flight Centre Travel Group, will also contribute their expertise. Furthermore, the summit will be enriched by voices such as Aranya Johar, a renowned Indian poet, and Paras Loomba, the innovative founder of Global Himalayan Expeditions. Their participation underscores the summit’s commitment to integrating diverse viewpoints, promoting community-driven tourism initiatives.
The summit will culminate in an exclusive cultural event—a private ‘pink’ themed party at Jaigarh Fort. This historic location in Jaipur, often referred to as the Pink City, will host a performance by the iconic nineties dance act C+C Music Factory. This gathering is designed to celebrate the unity of music and travel, offering attendees a memorable conclusion to the day’s influential sessions.
Bruce Poon Tip, the visionary founder of G Adventures and Planeterra, expressed his enthusiasm for the summit, highlighting its role in advancing project initiatives that benefit all parties involved in the tourism industry. This event builds on the success of the previous year’s summit held in Peru, aiming to further project G Adventures’ ambitious goal of integrating 300 community tourism experiences into their trips by 2030.
The summit, presented by G Adventures in collaboration with Planeterra, is not merely a stand-alone event but rather the highlight of an extended GX Summit running from September 24 to 29. This assembly exemplifies the forward-thinking and sustainability-focused ethos that defines G Adventures, setting a benchmark for future events in the tourism sector.
The GX World Community Tourism Summit in Jaipur exemplifies G Adventures’ commitment to pioneering inclusive and sustainable tourism.
