G Adventures wraps roadshow, raises $10K for Planeterra

G Adventures has wrapped its Travel Your Heart Out roadshow, a cross-country agent tour that made stops in Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Montréal and Halifax.

The series brought together hundreds of travel advisors, with sessions focused on community tourism, the “happiness factor” and G Adventures’ National Geographic Signature expeditions.

Along the way, the company says the tour supported the growth of a ‘G forest’ of 500 trees through its Trees for Days program and raised $10,500 CAD for Planeterra.

"The most important part of this tour was to say thank you,” said David Green, managing director, Canada for G Adventures, who hand-carried plush keychains from Kym Viet, a Planeterra project in Vietnam, as gifts for attendees who donated more than $60.

"We know it’s been a high-pressure climb for advisors lately, navigating a world that hasn't always made this job easy. But, seeing the sheer resilience and heart in the room at every single stop was a powerful reminder that this community is the heartbeat of everything we do," he added. 

"Our advisors aren't just booking trips, they’re true catalysts for change. They help ensure that the wealth from tourism stays exactly where it belongs - in the hands of local people. To every agent who joined us: we see your hustle, you are absolute legends, and G Adventures will always have your back."

Tourism partners from Peru, Costa Rica, Colombia and Portugal also joined the events, sharing updates on how community tourism initiatives are evolving in their destinations.

G Adventures also awarded 15 trips during the tour, including six each to Colombia and Portugal and three to Costa Rica, along with an additional $5,000 CAD in prizes.

“The energy in the room at every single stop was electric, and it was all fueled by the people who make this industry move," said Erin Rogers, national sales manager at G Adventures. 

"Raising over $10,000 for Planeterra is a massive win, but the real highlight was seeing our partners realize the scale of the impact they create every time they hit 'confirm.' Whether it’s connecting a client with a National Geographic Signature trip or growing a forest one travel day at a time, Canadian agents are proving that they don’t just see the world, they help it thrive. This tour was for them.”

Advisors looking for more information on upcoming trips and events can connect with their local Global Purpose Specialist or join the G Adventures Canadian Agents of Change Facebook group.

Donations to Planeterra can still be made here. 

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