The video introduces G Adventures, a travel company that believes in using travel as a force for good. They focus on supporting local communities, promoting sustainability, and leaving a positive impact on the places they visit. G Adventures offers small group tours with Chief Experience Officers (CEOs), who are local experts, to provide travelers with incredible experiences. They prioritize a balance of well-planned itineraries, optional activities, and free time for personalized adventures. The company is dedicated to creating positive change through their G for Good initiative, which extends to employees, partners, and travelers. G Adventures also prioritizes health and safety with comprehensive policies in place. They aim to create a ripple effect of positive change through community tourism and sustainable practices. Additionally, they use local service providers, keep tour groups small, and offer flexibility in itineraries. They also have an industry-first ripple score to show how tours impact local communities and offer lifetime deposits for trip cancellations or delays.
### Methodology:
- Use local service providers to support local communities
- Introduce the industry-first ripple score to show how tours impact local communities
- Keep tour groups small to enhance connections and camaraderie
- Provide Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) who are local experts
- Offer flexibility in itineraries with a balance of planned activities and free time
- Focus on leaving only positive impacts on the places visited
- Prioritize health and safety with comprehensive policies and measures
- Offer lifetime deposits for trip cancellations or delays
### Speakers:
- G Adventures representative
Notable Quotes
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— « because we believe travel can be a force for good since our very first tour
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— « the percentage of money we spend on behalf of the traveler on in-country expenses that goes to locally owned businesses
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