G Adventures News
Breaking Travel News interview: Brian Young, managing director, EMEA, G Adventures
As leader of one of the strongest experiential travel brands in the UK, Brian Young is well placed to explore the development of the sector in recent years. Sitting down with Breaking Travel News editor, Chris O’Toole, he tells us about the company he leads and the fundamental importance of supporting local communities to the future of travel
Thomas Cook Tours partners with G Adventures
With more than 90 years of combined experience in the touring sector, G Adventures and G Touring’s Travelsphere and Just You brands will launch three new programmes within Thomas Cook Tours, which will be rolled out across the Thomas Cook retail network this autumn.
G Adventures expands National Geographic partnership
The newly announced itineraries add three new countries to the Journeys product line: Ireland, Singapore and Greece, which are now on sale and available to agents and travellers around the world for 2020 booking.
G Adventures expands Galápagos cruise fleet
Tour operator G Adventures will welcome a sixth yacht to its fleet of vessels touring the Galápagos Islands, with departures starting in July next year.
G Adventures adds fifth ship to Galapagos sailing fleet
Beginning in January 2019, the 16-passenger Eden yacht will join G Adventures’ four other touring vessels in hosting small group, sea-based trips around the 20 major and smaller Galapagos islands.
G Adventures returns to British Virgin Islands following hurricane Irma
Uninhabited islands, pristine beach coves, authentic local cuisine and some of the best sailing routes in the world – these are just a few of the highlights on offer as small-group adventure operator, G Adventures, re-launches their sailing tours in the British Virgin Islands.
G Adventures acquires Swan Hellenic brand
G Adventures has acquired the Swan Hellenic brand; a 60-year-old pioneering UK cruise line and respected name in the boutique cruising sector. Former operator All Leisure Holidays filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.
G Adventures set to return to Egypt
From January 1st G Adventures will be operating its full programme of trips in Egypt, with slightly altered itineraries that use flights instead of trains while overnight trains are temporarily out of service. Traveller safety is paramount to the leading small group adventure tour operator, and G Adventures is confident its trips will run unaffected, ensuring travellers they will get the most of this historical and culturally-rich destination.
G Adventures appoints new vice president
Following a two-year search, G Adventures has announced the appointment of Alon Marcovici to the position of vice president, global marketing. Marcovici joins the company with more than 18 years of sales and marketing communication experience and most recently served as vice president of consumer sales and marketing at The Globe and Mail, one of Canada’s national daily newspapers.
G Adventures extends West Africa cruise for 2014
G Adventures has extended the itinerary for its 2014 voyage up the coast of West Africa onboard its expedition vessel MS Expedition. Passengers will now journey for 32 days to 16 ports in 14 countries, including the new ports of Dakhla in Western Sahara, Fuerteventura in the Canary Islands and Agadir (for Marrakech) in Morocco.
Travelling deemed more important than marriage or buying a home
On March 20 the world recognises the first ever International Day of Happiness, a day established by the United Nations General Assembly. To coincide a new survey reveals how travel factors into happiness in the UK and worldwide.
G Adventures launches polar expeditions
Demand for repeat expedition visits has led G Adventures to launch two new itineraries to the southernmost continent on board its expedition vessel M/S Expedition. Both itineraries are featured in G Adventures’ new 2013 Polar Expeditions brochure.