Travel makes the world go round. It is both work and play, allowing people to visit new places around the globe while boosting the bottom line for those working in the sector. And as travel becomes easier and more affordable, more people are taking advantage of this accessibility.
According to the United Nations’ World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), international tourist arrivals worldwide have grown from 25 million in 1950 to nearly 1.3 billion today. Tourism represents about 10 percent of the world’s gross domestic product, and one out of 10 jobs globally falls into this sector.
Calling out the industry’s importance, the UN recognizes 27 September as World Tourism Day. Knowing how enthusiastic Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) members are about the industry, we asked them to share their stories about working in adventure travel. Unsurprisingly, we were overwhelmed with responses from people motivated to share their passion and their job with others.
A big thank you to the ATTA members who contributed their voices to this video:
- Javiera Epple, Reserva Biológica Huilo Huilo
- Ngo Trong Huy, Vietnam Bike Tours
- Kurt Kutay, Wildland Adventures
- Camilla Nyman, Göteborg & Co
- Bob Patenaude, Arizona Outdoor Adventures
- Amit Sankhala, Encounters Asia
- Ralph Velasco, PhotoEnrichment Adventures
- Judi Wineland, Thomson Safaris
- Zach Zywiak, REI Adventures
What keeps you excited about working in adventure travel every single day?
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What was the moment you knew you had to work in adventure travel?
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