Adventure travel is often misunderstood as extreme outdoor activities, but as Shannon Stowell, CEO of the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA), shared in his recent interview with Yulia Denisyuk on the Going Places podcast, it's so much more. The ATTA has identified three key patterns defining adventure travel: - Nature: Immersing yourself in the natural world. - Culture: Engaging deeply with local cultures. - Physical Activity: Staying active, in ways unique to each traveler. Shannon's personal journey to Kurdistan (Northern Iraq) with his son underscores this. Despite the region's complex history, they experienced profound cultural immersion, local hospitality, and historical marvels like the legend of the Three Wise men and the conquests of Alexander the Great. The conversation also delves into the delicate balance between tourism and local communities. Shannon emphasizes the importance of partnering with locals, respecting their wishes, and ensuring tourism doesn't become exploitative. Sustainable tourism is challenging but crucial because it requires responsible action from governments, tour operators, and media alike. Listen to Shannon's and Yulia's insights on the Going Places podcast, and discover how we can travel responsibly, humbly, and respectfully. 🌟 🔗 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ereC3gcB Watch on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eHexcPTr #podcast #travelpodcast #PoweredByAdventure #AdventureTravel #SustainableTourism
Adventure Travel Trade Association
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Seattle, WA 58,642 followers
We create travel industry standards to protect the people and places #tourism touches. #PoweredByAdventure
About us
The ATTA serves as a strategic membership organization for companies in the Adventure Travel arena. The ATTA is dedicated to raising the profile of Adventure Travel in the world travel market and provides valuable services, knowledge and connections that will help Members succeed in their businesses, thereby contributing to industry-wide growth. The ATTA is actually about you, the member. Without your support and involvement, the ATTA will not succeed or even exist. The ATTA will work tirelessly to serve the industry both in the short and the long term. In the short term, we’ll work to bring you opportunities that drive new customers, lower your costs and increase your return on the existing business activities you pursue. In the long term, we’ll help implement industry standards, attack the thorny insurance issues, tackle initiatives that get adventure travel in front of the mainstream culture and work to get big corporations who should be investing in this industry educated about who the adventure traveler is. We’ll work to help build up a library of valuable research, work to define the industry or at least sections of it, and help bring unity to this exciting sector. As a support organization, the ATTA exists to: Promote and grow the adventure travel market Provide exclusive professional support, development, marketing, business building and cost-saving resources to ATTA members Provide a unifying voice for the industry that promotes and facilitates knowledge sharing, networking and a common vision Research, anticipate, interpret and share travel, consumer and industry trends Identify, understand and rally industry leaders to tackle pressing issues, while propelling growth initiatives Define “adventure travel” and establish “best practices” and operating standards Encourage sustainable and environmentally and culturally sensitive adventure travel practices
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http://www.adventuretravel.biz/
External link for Adventure Travel Trade Association
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- 11-50 employees
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- Seattle, WA
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- Privately Held
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- Networking & Events, Marketing & Consulting, and Research & Knowledge
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Seattle, WA 98101, US
Employees at Adventure Travel Trade Association
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Kristen Gill
Founder & CEO at Kristen Gill Media / Award-winning Journalist / Author / Travel Writer / Blogger / Photographer / Founding Member of Adventure…
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fuchsia claire sims 🦊
Social Impact Entrepreneur | Growth Hacker | Presenter | PhD Candidate
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Jason Reckers
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Erik Blachford
Independent Venture Investor at Blachford Capital LLC
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Are you a buyer excited to learn about unique products and explore France's ultimate adventure destination? ⛰ 🇫🇷 Don't miss out on the chance to apply for AdventureFAM Green France 2024! Applications are closing on 23 July! 🌟 Whether you're hiking through alpine landscapes, cycling through scenic vineyards, or indulging in world-class gastronomy, there's always something new to discover in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, where the adventure never ends! Apply today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/ek7UyZ3k #AdventureTravel #PoweredByAdventure #FeelRebornHere #MyAuvergneRhôneAlpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme
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Are you looking to build community and camaraderie in the adventure travel industry? 🤝 The delegate list for ATWS® 2024 is announced! 📜 Take a look at the growing list of delegates from 50 countries that will gather in Panama in three months. From official media 🎥 and industry partners ⚡️to tour operator buyers 🌐 and suppliers 💼, you're bound to find countless delegates to connect and form potential partnerships with. Secure your spot today to add your name to the growing list of professional leaders in the adventure travel industry. Don't miss this chance to elevate your business 🚀 and expand your network while witnessing the beauty of Panama. 🌴 Discover your next potential business opportunity at ATWS 2024! 🔔View the delegate list and register today! 🔔 ➡ https://lnkd.in/gsmhgV6e #ATWS2024 #Panama #LiveForMore #VivePorMás #VisitPanama
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🌟 TourRadar has announced the return of its Guide of the Year Awards to recognize and celebrate tour guides' contributions worldwide. 🌍 ✨ With a $10,000 prize pool, these awards highlight the exceptional talents of these unsung heroes of the travel industry. Travelers are encouraged to share their experiences and rate their guides on TourRadar.com, helping them get closer to the grand prize. 💬⭐ The winners will be chosen based on reviews, traveler engagement, and impact. 📖 Discover more about this initiative and how to participate by reading the full article on AdventureTravelNews: https://lnkd.in/e5DPGdwd
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On Thursday, join us as Nicolas Caram, Regional Director of Latin America and Caribbean, speaks at the Meaning Travel Spotlight Webinar! 🎉 In the upcoming webinar, Tourism Cares will showcase Panama, the host destination of the Adventure Travel World Summit 2024. The focus will be on sustainable travel options available in Panama and will shed light on the various initiatives positively impacting both the local communities and ecosystems. 🇵🇦 🌎 Learn more about webinar ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gi2-RDzR Partners from the Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Map will be at ATWS 2024! 👥 Come ask your questions, share your thoughts, and connect with adventure travel world leaders and professionals in Panama on 7-10 October 2024. See for yourself why adventure seekers come to Panama to “Live for more!” 🐠🚲 🔗 Register today by clicking the link below 🎟️ https://lnkd.in/eyqjmjQN We hope to see you there! #adventuretravel #Panama #LiveForMore #VivePorMás #VisitPanama
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Exciting News! The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has teamed up with Tourism Fiji to create and deliver an exclusive three-week AdventureEDU virtual training course for 50 Fiji travel professionals. Designed to equip participants with skills to market their products, the training will also focus on building long-lasting relationships and strategic partnerships within the travel industry. Learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/euMgjGWy #AdventureTravelNews #PoweredByAdventure
AdventureEDU Fiji Kicks Off Three-Week Training Program for Travel Professionals | Adventure Travel Trade Association
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We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Skift as the exclusive media partner for the 2024 Year of Climate Innovation - Climate Action Summit! This collaboration is a significant step forward in our collective effort to address climate change and promote sustainability within the travel community. Together with Innovation Norway and Tomorrow's Air, we are committed to bringing together business executives, climate leaders, investors, and tech innovators to discuss and commit to greater investments in climate action and the implementation of climate-positive strategies and business models. Join other leaders ready for actionable insights, interactive discussions, workshops, and more. Check out the Innovate for Tomorrow webpage for more details and submit your interest here: https://lnkd.in/dgjyAqmg #AdventureTravel #ClimateAction #SustainableTravel #InnovateForTomorrow #IFTNorway24 #VisitNorway Visit Bergen Official Hurtigruten
We’re thrilled to announce that Skift is the exclusive media partner for the 2024 Year of Climate Innovation, an initiative dedicated to addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: climate change. https://hubs.li/Q02FgYCj0 Innovasjon Norge / Tomorrow's Air / Adventure Travel Trade Association
Skift Joins Forces with Year of Climate Innovation to Champion Sustainable Solutions in Travel
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Would you join forces with a competitor to create a collaborative sustainable travel tour in order to promote the destination where you work? 💡 It sounds tricky, but that is exactly what three leading tour operators, Amity Tours Chile Nativo Travel BirdsChile, Naturalist & Wildlife Tours , from Chile have done to create a collaborative and innovative multisport adventure. 🇨🇱🤝 Learn more ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gzwk8fZm #adventuretravelnews #adventuretravel #poweredbyadventure
Introducing the Patagonia Collection
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Exciting News! Buyer Applications are now open for AdventureFAM Green France 2024! 🌟 Get ready for an exciting adventure this October in the breathtaking Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, one of Europe’s premier tourist regions! 🇫🇷 Whether you're hiking through alpine landscapes, cycling through scenic vineyards, or indulging in the world-class gastronomy, there's always something new to discover in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, where the adventure never ends! Don't miss out on this opportunity to soak in the landscapes, experience the culture and learn about unique products! ⬇️ Apply today! ➡ https://lnkd.in/ek7UyZ3k Applications close 23 July 2024! #AdventureTravel #PoweredByAdventure #FeelRebornHere #MyAuvergneRhôneAlpes Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme
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We're thrilled to announce our upcoming AdventureConnect events happening in July and August. Check out the locations below to see if there are any near you and save the date! 📆 📍 AdventureConnect Portland, OR 2024 (in partnership w/ Wanderwell): https://lnkd.in/gHu-eh5p 📍 AdventureConnect North Bend, WA 2024 (w/ Kusini collection and The Adventure Hub): https://lnkd.in/gXyZ8tRj 📍AdventureConnect Vancouver 2024: https://lnkd.in/ecffC7PB 📍AdventureConnect Virtual August 2024 (APAC): https://lnkd.in/exF9kmEa 📍AdventureConnect Tampa 2024 (in partnership with Visit Florida) https://lnkd.in/gsNeEttg 📍AdventureConnect NYITS 2024 https://lnkd.in/gYT892vW Register today by clicking the links above. We hope to see you there! #AdventureConnect #PoweredByAdventure #AdventureTravel #Tourism