Podcast appearances and mentions of Bruce Poon Tip

Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures, shares his journey of entrepreneurship,... The post Transforming Travel and Community Tourism with Bruce Poon Tip first appeared on Startup Canada.

Group travel at it's core is often the perfect blend of solo travelers at heart who want to experience a new place whilst still having the camaraderie of traveling with others with a built-in support system, making it easier to navigate new places, handle unexpected situations, and enjoy diverse perspectives and ideas.Joined by Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, Bruce shares the company's inspiring founding story and it's commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism. Learn about the transformative impact of group travel and how G Adventures is making a difference in the industry.[00:01:32] Entrepreneurial journey of G Adventures.[00:06:36] Evolution of travel industry.[00:08:39] Responsible travel and community tourism.[00:12:35] Ethical animal encounters in travel.[00:21:41] Group travel options.[00:23:16] Roommate matchmaking process.[00:28:28] Community bonding through travel.[00:30:34] G Adventures' Chief Experience Officers.[00:36:32] Group travel experiences.[00:39:20] Age diversity in travel.[00:43:51] Evolving travel styles.[00:45:22] Support and Reviews Importance.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/allthestivelearnedabroad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spring break season is seeing many Canadians jet off for sunny vacations. But between climate change and cultural tensions, what does it mean to be a responsible traveller today? Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Bruce Poon Tip about the questions he thinks we should all be asking when it comes to booking that cruise, resort or backpacking trip. The Canadian founder of G Adventures reflects on this critical post-pandemic moment in the travel industry, and why it counts to care about the destinations you're visiting.

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Middle East experts Bijan Ahmadi and Nader Hashemi about the latest developments in the Israel-Hamas war, travel businessman Bruce Poon Tip reflects on what responsible tourism means today, our Sunday Documentary spotlights the decades-long effort for stunt workers to get their Oscar due, and author David Grann and Osage National Principal Chief Geoffrey Standing Bear discuss the true story that inspired Martin Scorsese's film Killers of the Flower Moon.Find more at at https://www.cbc.ca/sunday

This week, we bring you two of the biggest names to join us here at The World Awaits – travel commentator Bruce Poon Tip and design innovator Bill Bensley. Social entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and owner of adventure travel company G Adventure Bruce Poon Tip talks to Kirstie from Toronto about the importance of community tourism, and what you can do as a traveller to genuinely make change to communities in need.  Bruce also reveals the countries that are leading the way in travel for change, gadventures.com  Watch Bruce's moving video here, which is sure to change your perception of travel: thelasttouristfilm.com  And Bill Bensley is world renowned for his unique, inspiring and award-winning hotel designs and eye-catching architecture, bringing to life more than 200 resorts, hotels and palaces in over 30 countries. He is also a concerned conservationist and passionate philanthropist, and a pioneer in helping communities, and preserving conservation and wildlife. He tells Kirstie why he's so passionate about philanthropy and his next big project, bensley.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworldawaits/message

We talk to Bruce Poon Tip, one of travel's most influential voices, about community tourism and we'll also take you to the tropical paradise that is the Maldives. Also on the pod, best outdoor showers and tubs, and which do you think is the best country for solo travel?  Social entrepreneur, New York Times best-selling author and owner of adventure travel company G Adventure Bruce Poon Tip talks to Kirstie Bedford from Toronto about the importance of community tourism, and what you can do as a traveller to genuinely make change to communities in need.  Bruce also reveals the countries that are leading the way in travel for change, gadventures.com  Watch Bruce's moving video here, which is sure to change your perception of travel: thelasttouristfilm.com  To tropical islands and swaying palms, Belle catches up with Mark Thomson, a senior executive of Minor Hotels, which has seven hotels in the Maldives. The burning question is, with all our own sun and sand, why should Australians visit the Maldives? Visit avanihotels.com and  anantara.com  If you'd like to read more about those solo travel stats, here's the survey by left luggage service Bounce, usebounce.com  And finally, if you want to subscribe to the special 40th anniversary issue of Vacations & Travel which Kirstie mentions, click here: https://subscribe.vacationstravel.com/ Thanks for listening. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theworldawaits/message

As a 22-year-old, after backpacking around the world, Bruce Poon Tip, founder of tour operator G Adventures and the current chairman of G Travel Community, basically invented a new type of travel product that emphasized more local experiences and interactions, and sought a deeper connection with destinations and the people who live there. Over the years, G Adventures has become a leader in this kind of travel all over the world. The company's brands have won numerous awards — including several TravelAge West WAVE awards. Tip himself has emerged as a strong voice for responsible travel, writing books, speaking around the world — including at the United Nations — and recently producing “The Last Tourist,” a feature film. In this episode, Tip returns to Humans of Travel to talk about his view of the travel industry today. (He was previously on the podcast in April 2020 talking about his background and the early days of his company.) Now, Tip shares his take on how the COVID-19 pandemic changed the travel industry and what it taught him personally, as well as how he sees the state of responsible travel and community engagement today. Tip also discusses how he sees G Adventures evolving to continue to be a leader in the industry. Throughout the episode, listeners will hear Tip share his insights on what travel advisors can do to improve their business and build better relationships with their customers. As one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the travel industry, Tip has very straightforward thoughts on how agents can achieve their goals. It's a conversation with one of the true visionaries in travel, and you won't want to miss it. Know a great Human of Travel who has a compelling story to share? Send us an email at letters@travelagewest.com. This sponsored interview was conducted by Kenneth Shapiro, Vice President/Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of TravelAge West. This episode is sponsored by G Adventures. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Humans of Travel, April 27, 2020: Bruce Poon Tip on Lessons From Getting Fired, Asian Representation and Founding G Adventures on Two Maxed-Out Credit Cards G Adventures Planeterra “Looptail” By Bruce Poon Tip “Unlearn, The Year the Earth Stood Still” By Bruce Poon Tip “The Last Tourist” Film ABOUT YOUR HOST  Emma Weissmann is the Managing Editor of TravelAge West, a print magazine and website for travel advisors based in the Western U.S. She is also the co-host of Trade Secrets, a podcast created with sister publication Travel Weekly. TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including the Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West's podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry's notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 could be the Year of Recovery for travel, but how do we ensure we travel responsibly? We're bringing you a May 2022 conversation with industry expert and entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip, best known for founding the travel company, G Adventures and author of the bestselling book Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business. Bruce also produced a new documentary called “The Last Tourist.” which dives into the trillion-dollar travel industry and how it needs change.  Hosts: Nora Ali Producer: Bella Hutchins  Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip joins the podcast to share his vision for how mindful travel can make the world a better place. The post How Travel Can Change the World with Bruce Poon Tip appeared first on The Group Travel Leader | Group Tour and Travel Destinations, Attractions & More.

Sustainable luxury travel expert, Juliet Kinsman, is your go-to person if the travel hotspots of the world that give back are on your wish list. She's smart, she's well -informed and she's on Unpaused. Show Notes: Juliet's website Conde Naste Traveller Juliet's Book Rec 1: Open Up Why Talking About Money Will Change Your Life by Alex Holder Juliet's Book Rec 2: Loop Tail by Bruce Poon Tip (really explains stakeholder capitalism) Juliet's Book Rec 3: Unchartered - How to Map the Future Together by Margaret Heffernan Intrepid Travel (Aussie company) #fairtradejournalism // Hosted by Judy Stewart // Produced by Leonie Marsh // Sound Engineers: Lana Kristensen and Jason Millhouse // Instagram: @_unpaused // Website: www.unpaused.net

Today we sit down with Bruce Poon Tip, the executive producer of the 2022 documentary, The Last Tourist. We discuss all things adventure and how to be a more responsible and compassionate traveler. Source: https://thelasttouristfilm.com/about/ Watch The Last Tourist on Apple TV, Hulu, and more. We love our National Parks and we know you do too but when you're out there, remember to enjoy the view but watch your back. Please take a moment to rate and subscribe from wherever you're listening to NPAD! Become part of our Outsider family on Patreon to gain access to ad-free episode, bonus content and more. Follow our socials Instagram, Facebook , and Twitter. To share a Trail Tale, suggest a story, access merch and browse our book recommendations - head over to our website.  Thank you so much to our partners, check them out!   Feals: Use our link and become a member to get 50% off your first order plus free shipping.  Prose: Use our link for a free in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order. First Leaf: Use our link and get your first 6 bottles for $39.95 plus free shipping. Athletic Greens: Use our link and get a free 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs with your first purchase.

If you haven't seen The Last Tourist, you must. The film was written and directed by Tyson Sadler and executive produced by Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures. I had the pleasure of discussing the film with Tyson in this interview. We spoke of the impact of over-tourism, improper animal tourism, and the importance of recognizing humanitarian issues when we travel. If we seek authentic and responsible experiences, there is so much good that travel can do for the world at large. This is a must see. Original broadcast on CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm.

Travel is back! Nora and Scott sit down with industry expert and entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip, best known for founding the travel company, G Adventures and author of the bestselling book Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business. Bruce also produced a new documentary called “The Last Tourist.”  Hosts: Nora Ali & Scott Rogowsky Producer: Bella Hutchins  Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop VP, Head of Multimedia: Sarah Singer  Full transcripts for all Business Casual episodes available at https://businesscasual.fm

In this episode, we'll talk about the film The Last Tourist. It's a documentary that takes a look at the tourism industry, the good, the bad and the ugly and what we can do about it. The Executive Producer , Bruce Poon Tip will join us. Plus, travel writer Paula Worthington share's her recent trip to Bowen Island, BC located just across the water from Vancouver and we'll visit Tofino, BC and learn all about the Wickaninnish Inn. Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/

In this episode, we'll talk about the film The Last Tourist. It's a documentary that takes a look at the tourism industry, the good, the bad and the ugly and what we can do about it. The Executive Producer , Bruce Poon Tip will join us. Plus, travel writer Paula Worthington share's her recent trip to Bowen Island, BC located just across the water from Vancouver and we'll visit Tofino, BC and learn all about the Wickaninnish Inn. Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For the Season 2 finale, Paige speaks to Bruce Poon Tip, who is both the founder of a major adventure travel company and an executive producer of “The Last Tourist,” an award-winning documentary that makes the case for why we need to dramatically rethink the way we travel. Bruce shares the film's origin story and explains why he wanted the movie to convey a message of hope: that travel — done right — can bring wealth into some of the world's poorest areas, creating jobs and alleviating poverty. Bruce also talks about G Adventures, the travel company he founded in 1990, and shares the company's innovative approach to making sure they give back to the communities they visit. Plus, listen up for a (somewhat spicy) language lesson in Greek! That's a wrap on Season 2! Thank you so much for listening. We hope you'll follow along on Instagram or Twitter to stay in the loop for Season 3! Resources The Last Tourist website (includes links to streaming services) G Adventures Information on the G Adventures Ripple Score

Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures, makes a repeat visit to FLY. Bruce discusses two new amazing hiking trips on the Trans Bhutan Trail, with G being the first group adventure operator to have people back on this ancient route. We also learn about a new G Adventures style of travel called ROAMIES, combining adventure travel with the energy of hostel life. Finally, Bruce discusses current trends and how the line between work and travel is starting to blur, one of the more interesting side effects of COVID.Original broadcast on CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm.Complete FLY Travel Radio Collection can be found at https://flyrodway.com/

Bruce Poon Tip is the founder of G Adventures, the world's largest small-group travel company, which takes some 200,000 travelers annually on trips ranging from luxury yachting expeditions for boomers to hostel backpacking excursions for millennials. No matter how different each itinerary may look, they all revolve around the same core themes: cultural immersion, benefiting local communities, and creating a transformative experience for both traveler and host. Indeed, Poon Tip was talking about things like community-based trips and transformative travel long before most people were, and he joins host Bruce Wallin this week to discuss his picks for the best of both worlds: the destinations where your tourist spending has the greatest local impact—and you'll have a truly amazing, authentic experience along the way.  One of Poon Tip's recent projects at G Adventures was to create the Ripple Score, which ranks each trip the company offers based on how much of the trip's cost stays local. A high score means the majority of the money you spend goes to local hotel owners, transportation companies, restaurants, tour guides, and more. He says that creating the system—and accurately measuring the local impact of each trip—was a huge task that now informs how G Adventures plans every trip. It also made clear which countries are doing the best job at sharing the financial benefits of travel with local communities.  Those destinations, says Poon Tip, include Egypt, which he believes should be particularly of interest to travelers in 2022. Not only does a large portion of the Egyptian economy rely on tourism, with many people's jobs depending on the return of international travelers, but Poon Tip says that it is the perfect time to see the country's iconic sites, free of crowds. Wherever you go throughout the country, he adds, there are a number of high-quality, locally based options.  Another country with strong community-based tourism is Ecuador, which Poon Tip includes among his favorite destinations for its diversity—from backpacking in the Andes, to diving in the Galapagos, to venturing through the Amazon basin, to exploring the indigenous markets outside of Quito. He discusses some of the issues of going local in Ecuador, including the choice between an LVMH-owned train to Machu Picchu or a somewhat “rough” locally owned option called Inca Rail. Ecological diversity—and a commitment to protecting that diversity—is a hallmark of Costa Rica, which Poon Tip cites for its high percentage of preserved land, extensive national parks, and gorgeous beaches. He also talks about how Costa Rica is perfect for people at any stage in their “travel career.”  For travelers looking to have an impact on conservation and sustainability, Poon Tip also suggests the highly diverse—and highly tourism dependent—countries of Southeast Asia. From the jungles and ancient temples of Cambodia, to the beaches of Thailand, to the historic cities and countryside of Vietnam, the region offers a plethora of a community-based travel experiences.  Learn More: G Adventures: https://www.gadventures.com/ Inca Rail: https://incarail.com/ ----------------------------------- Learn more about the podcast: https://www.curtco.com/travelthatmatters Hosted by: Bruce Wallin Produced by: AJ Moseley Music by: Joey Salvia A CurtCo Media Production See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legends with Bruce Poon Tip, CEO and Founder of G Adventures Travel. Hear how this company has moved from success to significance, eradicating third world poverty. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

[S1E09]Dr. Rachel Dodds is a Full Professor at the Ted Rogers School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Ryerson University. She served for 4 years as the Director for Ryerson's Institute for Hospitality and Tourism Research and is the Director/Owner of Sustaining Tourism, a boutique tourism consulting firm specializing in sustainable tourism, tourism development and policy, and ecotourism.Rachel is an expert in the field of sustainable tourism and eco-tourism, with a focus on highly applicable research that can make impactful contributions to industry practices. Most recently, she contributed her knowledge to Tyler Sadler's 2021 documentary, “The Last Tourist”, along side leaders in the sustainability field such as Bruce Poon Tip and Dr. Jane Goodall. Faculty Profile: https://www.ryerson.ca/tedrogersschool/hospitality-tourism-management/faculty-and-research/rachel-dodds/ Sustaining Tourism: https://sustainabletourism.net The Last Tourist documentary (Trailer): https://youtu.be/r3_YO-t0DXM Host: William C Murray, PhD:William is passionate about service, the hospitality industry, and the human experiences found therein. He began in the service industry at the early age of 14 and has never looked back, gaining experience in retail, restaurants, and major hotel companies nationwide. Along the way, he earned a diploma in Hotel and Restaurant Management, a degree in English Literature, an MBA in Tourism Management, and his PhD in Management.  William is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Guelph (Canada) in the School of Hospitality, Food & Tourism Management at the Lang School of Business & Economics. He is an award-winning hospitality management educator with over 20 years experiences at both colleges and universities across Canada. His research focuses on workforce sustainability and the human condition of workers. He has published work in top journals, including Sustainability, the International Journal of Hospitality & Tourism Administration, and the Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality and Tourism, along with being a co-author of the textbook Snapshots: An Introduction to Tourism, 6th Cdn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you have questions, comments, feedback about the show, or suggestions for future guests, reach out to me. I would love to hear from you!!E-mail: william@theservicecenter.ca Twitter: @WilliamCMurray LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drwilliamcmurray/ Podcast: https://theservicecenter.buzzsprout.com Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1586989748 Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/6SdpLnjHDyBvavX6I3KvZF?si=bZKukAJnQEKE1Z1WSfAKWA&dl_branch=1 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/27f06453-387e-4ce9-9ca2-7f495f85b666/the-service-center iHeartRadio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-service-center-87078392/ 

G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip shares the news about Bhutan opening! After 60 years, G Adventures Canada is the first tour operator to bring new travellers to visit Bhutan trail. Don't miss the NEWEST trend G Adventures is finding with the whole work from home population - this is the NEW WAY OF WORKING in the 20th century. This is the chance of a lifetime to explore, discover and learn about the culture and history of Bhutan. Want more information, make sure to connect with us at: info@travelchicks.ca Website: www.TravelChicks.ca

In this episode, World Footprints hosts Tonya and Ian travel deeper with Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, as he discusses his journey into the world of travel, with particular focus on his "5th Gear" as an immigrant and lessons learned from his experiences. Bruce Poon Tip is the founder of G adventures, the world's largest small group adventure travel company that was conceived 30 years ago, during a solo backpack trip. Bruce started G adventures with nothing more than two credit cards, and a burning desire to create authentic, sustainable travel experiences. What he created was a community of social impact travelers.

Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures, talks to FLY Travel Radio about the Canadian government lifting the ban on non-essential travel for Canadians, and what this means for people who have been chomping at the bit to get back out there. Bruce discusses the welcome that communities are giving travellers as people start to come back, the privilege of travel, where we may see increased costs, and the new mindset that has resulted from a travel hiatus. Find out what Bruce cannot leave home without - it may surprise you!Original broadcast on CIUT 89.5FM and www.ciut.fm. All episodes can be found on https://soundcloud.com/fly-melissa-rodway/tracks and www.flyrodway.com

We've got a bit of an outdoors theme on our show this week. First we talk with the founder of G Adventures about “Reconnection Travel”. A recent survey from G Adventures found that the majority of travellers are looking to reconnect, not only with family and friends but with nature and themselves. Then we'll talk about a new outdoor booking site called Hipcamp, where you can book your camping spot, RV or Glamping site. Plus we'll explore the Caribbean island of Dominica, also known as “The Nature Island” Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This special encore episode of Humans of Travel is brought to you by TravelAge West. Across the travel industry and beyond, most people know Bruce Poon Tip as the founder of G Adventures, the world’s largest small group adventure travel company. He also established Planeterra Foundation, G Adventures’ nonprofit partner, which channels travelers’ dollars into underserved communities around the world. Through these accomplishments, he has addressed the United Nations and World Bank; delivered keynote speeches at TEDx events; and much more.   But what most people don’t know is that Poon Tip’s entrepreneurial drive began far ahead of G Adventures’ launch in 1990. Growing up as part of a Chinese-Venezuelan immigrant family in Calgary, Canada, a young Poon Tip started three businesses before even turning 13 — including contracting 11-year-olds to deliver his newspapers on multiple routes. Not to mention, he bred rabbits in his parents’ backyard.   At age 16, after getting fired from Denny’s two weeks into the job, and then getting fired on his first day at McDonald’s, Poon Tip realized that he was better off being his own boss.  In this episode of Humans of Travel, Poon Tip shares with listeners the roots of his early ambition, as well as G Adventures’ genesis story. He also explains how being a minority has influenced his career — and reveals a clever strategy that was necessary to move his business forward.     RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE G Adventures: www.gadventures.com  Bruce Poon Tip’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/brucepoontip  Bruce Poon Tip’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/brucepoontip  “Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business” by Bruce Poon Tip “Do Big Small Things” by Bruce Poon Tip ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West’s new podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPECIAL GUEST: Bruce Poon Tip Entrepreneur, leader, and philanthropist Bruce Poon Tip, is the founder of G Adventures, an award-winning small group adventure travel company and pioneer of community tourism. ... We host 200,000 travelers per year, offer more than 750 tours, and travel to 100 countries — across all seven continents.       Bruce Poon Tip talks about his book https://unlearn.travel/   Destination pics of the week:   Gary – Alberta, Canada — Wood Buffalo Jen – The Royal Tyrrell Museum of Palaeontology https://tyrrellmuseum.com/  Bruce– Japan - outside of big cities. How to get lost in rural Japan. Fishing villages in coastal Japan.    Travel tips of the week:   Gary – 1.1.1.1 https://1.1.1.1/   Jen – Toca Boca apps for kids of all ages  https://tocaboca.com/  Bruce– Vago compression bags https://vago.global/    Find our guest and hosts online: Gary: Everything-everywhere.com  Jen: @jenleo, @bitcuriousmom, Bitcuriousmom.com  Bruce: https://www.instagram.com/brucepoontip 

In this episode of The West Australian's dedicated travel podcast, Travel Editor Stephen Scourfield reports on last week's Travel Club Event The River, at DoubleTree by Hilton Perth Waterfront. He then asks travel journalist Mogens Johansen for the latter's top Kimberley experiences, before we hear from Canadian entrepreneur and G Adventures founder, Bruce Poon Tip, recorded during a recent virtual press conference. Hosted and produced by Will Yeoman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In our fourth episode of ARC Talk, Peter Kane interviews Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures and author of Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business and UNLEARN: The Year the Earth Stood Still. Bruce discusses his reflections on 2020 and how the travel industry can bounce back with a greater focus on sustainability and responsible travel. Follow the ARC Talk podcast on our social media—Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and YouTube—as well as what’s trending in travel data by following #ARCdata.

Great leadership is a vital piece of the puzzle for founders. Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures and Planeterra, believes leadership is a continuous transformation, not a final destination.  Passionate about the power of travel to change the world for the better, Bruce Poon... The post The Art of Leadership with Bruce Poon Tip – February 23, 2021 appeared first on Startup Canada.

Bruce Poon Tip, founder of travel company G Adventures, recently suggested that the collective travel industry could be considered the largest startup in the world today. Now, you could argue that's a bit of a stretch. Or even an oversimplification. However, it is a perspective worth exploring. Many businesses in and around the travel space have been decimated and effectively brought back to zero as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. So, assuming that the travel industry does recover again at some stage, many of the old legacy players will no longer have their massive moats and barriers to entry. The landscape will indeed be ripe for disruption. Perfect conditions for startups. #travelindustry #startups #opportunity   NB: Thanks to Dennis Schaal for the tweet!

Established in 2003 by global adventure travel company G Adventures' founder, Bruce Poon Tip, Planeterra is a non-profit organisation that has contributed millions of dollars towards projects in areas of social enterprise, healthcare, conservation, and emergency response. In this episode, I speak with Alanna Wallace - Planeterra's Program & Communications Manager. We discuss Planeterra's strategy to empower community tourism businesses to create sustainable livelihoods and how in the midst of a pandemic, Planeterra has helped their partners cope with the complete halt in global travel, and loss of customer base. Many projects around the world have been left without an income as global travel stopped entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, communities need assistance to rebuild and recover from months without income. Planeterra has been able to provide grants to help with emergency needs, and also to build resilience for community tourism businesses and those that rely on them. In the episode, Alanna shares how the organisation has raised tens of thousands of dollars for their partners and continue to fundraise much-needed dollars that will support their tourism partners through this difficult time. Listen in to hear about the work of Planeterra, stories of resilience and kindness and see how you can show your support. Website: https://planeterra.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PlaneterraCares/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlaneterraCares/ Donate: https://www.classy.org/give/288889/#!/donation/checkout

In the 1st hour of the show the guys discuss the Raptors vs Celtics game 6, Serge Ibaka's status, the Bucks being eliminated by the Heat, Giannis' future in Milwaukee, the Stanley Cup playoffs and more. Michael's friend Bruce Poon Tip of "G Adventures" joins the show as well.

Bruce Poon Tip has become a global leader in social entrepreneurship, leadership, immersive travel, and innovation. He is best-known as the founder of G Adventures, an award-winning small group adventure travel company and pioneer of community tourism, and the world's largest small group adventure travel company with 200,000 travelers per year and more than 750 tours across all seven continents. Bruce’s first book, Looptail, was released in 2013 and became a New York Times Best Seller. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/johnnyjet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/johnnyjet/support

This week on Down to Business, G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip talks to host Emily Jackson about how COVID-19 has affected his business and how he believes the travel industry should evolve once people are free to move around again.

This week on Down to Business, G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip talks to host Emily Jackson about how COVID-19 has affected his business and how he believes the travel industry should evolve once people are free to move around again.

Bruce Poon Tip is an international leader in the travel industry. He founded G Adventures, which has operations in 100 countries and runs tours on every continent. He is a leader in social entrepreneurship and the founder of the Planeterra Foundation. Bruce has been invited to speak at places such as Harvard, Oxford, the World Bank, UNESCO, and the UN. Bruce talks about the state of the travel industry in a post-corona world. He talks about his motivations for founding G Adventures. And the impact that the Dalai Lama has had on his business.  ---- www.rolliepeterkin.com IG/Twitter: @rolliepeterkin  

In this episode, when travel does start to slowly open up it appears that road trips will be the kind of getaways most people will be looking at so we'll talk about some of the “13 Canada Road Trips that will Blow Your Mind”. That's the title of a recent blog from the folks at Must Do Canada. And one of the confusing things that's occurred during this COVID Pandemic is getting a refund vs a travel credit for a cancelled flight. One avenue to look at to help get you that refund if you're hitting roadblocks is with a company called AirHelp, so we'll replay a conversation we had a while back with Airhelp. Plus we'll chat with author, philanthropist and founder of GAdventures, Bruce Poon Tip about his new E-book out called Unlearn: The Year the Earth Stood Still, you can download it for free at Unlearn.travel Support the show: https://www.theinformedtraveler.org/

In this episode, when travel does start to slowly open up it appears that road trips will be the kind of getaways most people will be looking at so we'll talk about some of the “13 Canada Road Trips that will Blow Your Mind”. That's the title of a recent blog from the folks at Must Do Canada. And one of the confusing things that's occurred during this COVID Pandemic is getting a refund vs a travel credit for a cancelled flight. One avenue to look at to help get you that refund if you're hitting roadblocks is with a company called AirHelp, so we'll replay a conversation we had a while back with Airhelp. Plus we'll chat with author, philanthropist and founder of GAdventures, Bruce Poon Tip about his new E-book out called Unlearn: The Year the Earth Stood Still, you can download it for free at Unlearn.travel See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is brought to you by TravelAge West. Across the travel industry and beyond, most people know Bruce Poon Tip as the founder of G Adventures, the world’s largest small group adventure travel company. He also established Planeterra Foundation, G Adventures’ nonprofit partner, which channels travelers’ dollars into underserved communities around the world. Through these accomplishments, he has addressed the United Nations and World Bank; delivered keynote speeches at TEDx events; and much more.   But what most people don’t know is that Poon Tip’s entrepreneurial drive began far ahead of G Adventures’ launch in 1990. Growing up as part of a Chinese-Venezuelan immigrant family in Calgary, Canada, a young Poon Tip started three businesses before even turning 13 — including contracting 11-year-olds to deliver his newspapers on multiple routes. Not to mention, he bred rabbits in his parents’ backyard.   At age 16, after getting fired from Denny’s two weeks into the job, and then getting fired on his first day at McDonald’s, Poon Tip realized that he was better off being his own boss.  In this episode of Humans of Travel, Poon Tip shares with listeners the roots of his early ambition, as well as G Adventures’ genesis story. He also explains how being a minority has influenced his career — and reveals a clever strategy that was necessary to move his business forward.     RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE G Adventures: www.gadventures.com  Bruce Poon Tip’s Instagram: www.instagram.com/brucepoontip  Bruce Poon Tip’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/brucepoontip  “Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business” by Bruce Poon Tip “Do Big Small Things” by Bruce Poon Tip ABOUT YOUR HOST  Valerie Chen is the Deputy Digital Editor of TravelAge West, a print and online magazine for travel advisors based in the Western U.S.    TravelAge West also produces national trade publications Explorer and Family Getaways, as well as events including Future Leaders in Travel Retreat, Global Travel Marketplace West, the WAVE Awards gala and the Napa Valley Leadership Forum.  ABOUT THE SHOW  TravelAge West’s new podcast, “Humans of Travel,” features conversations with exceptional people who have compelling stories to tell. Listeners will hear from the travel industry’s notable authorities, high-profile executives, travel advisors and rising stars as they share the experiences — the highs and the lows — that make them human.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak is having an unprecedented impact on the travel industry - and the world in general. Thousands of flights have been cancelled, travel bans are being introduced and millions have had their travel plans disrupted. In this episode, Matt takes a detailed look at what this all means for travellers.   Episode contents: 1:33 - Fortnightly news round-up 10:57  - COVID-19 and its impact on travel 15:13 - Should we be avoiding overseas travel right now? 28:20 - Changing or cancelling a trip due to COVID-19 31:34 - TAP Air Portugal status match 35:31 - Taking advantage of airline award chart loopholes   Links: AFF on Air Discussion thread - a dedicated AFF thread to discuss the podcast and ask questions Smartraveller COVID-19 updates Updated WHO recommendations for international traffic in relation to COVID-19 outbreak Bruce Poon Tip addresses coronavirus epidemic in heartfelt message to G Adventures travellers (Travel Weekly article) Opinion: The world needs travel, and coronavirus is everywhere anyway (God Save The Points article) IATA advice on country travel restrictions Credit Card Travel Insurance May Not Cover Coronavirus Cruising choices with an active Pandemic (AFF thread) Star Alliance Status Match with TAP Portugal Airline Award Chart Sweet Spots & Loopholes - upcoming Frequent Flyer Solutions webinar   Frequent Flyer Gazette articles referenced in the fortnightly news round-up: Virgin Temporarily Shuts Adelaide Lounge Virgin Australia Removes Velocity Numbers from Boarding Passes Virgin Australia Group Cuts Capacity, Aircraft Brisbane Airport’s New Runway Opening on 12 July 2020 Qantas Swings Boeing 787 onto Sydney-Vancouver Air New Zealand Skynest: Will it Ever Happen? How to Reinstate Expired Qantas Points Flybe Collapses, Flights Grounded Online Travel Agency Fly365 Enters Liquidation Qantas Releases New Centenary Safety Video Hawaiian Business Class Sale & Other Deals – March 2020 Qantas Flights to Los Angeles from $719 return Qantas & Virgin Trans-Tasman Fares at Record Lows

Today's interview is with Michael Haringman and David Quastel of QuastelMidgen, a law firm in London. Michael is the firm's senior partner and David is the firm's managing partner. They join me today to talk about doing things differently in the legal industry, their model of partner led service and what it means to deliver 'first-class service'. This interview follows on from my recent interview: Looptail and changing the world through fully engaged employees and customers – Interview with Bruce Poon Tip – and is number eighty eight in the series of interviews with authors and business leaders that are doing great things, helping businesses innovate, become more social and deliver better service.

Today's interview is with Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures and the Planeterra foundation. Bruce recently had a book published called Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business, which recounts the story of the founding and development of G Adventures from a garage office start-up into the largest small group adventure travel company in the world and Bruce's quest to develop a business model that balances karma, community and culture to produce outstanding results. This interview follows on from my recent interview: Improve employee engagement and customer service through the use of humour – Interview with Dave Keeling - and is number eighty seven in the series of interviews with authors and business leaders that are doing great things, helping businesses innovate, become more social and deliver better service.

Aaron Schlein chats fireside with G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip about G's partnership with Family Travel Radio and his renewed commitment to changing families' lives. — Discover what's possible in family vacations at FamilyTravel.org/Radio.

Trips of the Trade with Bruce Poon Tip

Successful and inspiring social entrepreneur Bruce Poon Tip, Founder of G Adventures and Planeterra and best-selling author of Looptail discusses responsible tourism and economic development, giving back to host communities and his company's future with hosts Shaun McGrath and Jennifer Vaughan. He also elaborates on G Adventures unique recruitment strategies and the importance of preserving a positive organizational culture.

Bruce Poon Tip is the founder of G Adventures, the largest adventure company in the world. The company is now 25 years old and today people from 160 countries book trips with G Adventures. He is also the author of Looptail: How One Company Changed the World by Reinventing Business and Do Big Small Things.   G Adventures has a very different business model than any other travel company. Most travel companies offer customers a luxurious experience with the modern amenities of home. Today at least 75% of holidays are all inclusive and take place on a cruise ship or at a compound. Poon Tip believes that the travel experience should be different.   Poon Tip believes that if people want the comforts and amenities of home while they travel, then they should probably just stay home. He believes that traveling the world is about the experience of immersing yourself in another culture and truly seeing how other people live. His company not only gives customers an honest experience, but it also benefits locals in countries around the world.   According to Poon Tip traveling is the “greatest form of wealth distribution”. People are always traveling to poor countries, but instead of putting their money into the local government and people they are giving their money to hotel chains and cruise lines. G Adventures remedies this issue. When people travel with G Adventures they are going to have the chance to shop at local vendors, stay in local hotels and eat at local taverns and restaurants in order to build up the local economy.   G Adventures has a lot of different types of trips (over 700 to be exact). One type is local living. It allows people to travel to Africa and stay with a nomadic tribe, travel to Iceland and stay with a local family on their farm, travel and stay with locals in a small village in Italy. They also have projects in various countries that are helping locals achieve a better quality of life. One example of this is a cooking class G Adventures is setting up where travelers can go out and shop at local markets with children from a homeless shelter to get ingredients for the dish they will learn how to make. They can interact with the children and help them learn English. The travelers then go back and learn how to cook a dish with local teachers. Another project is one they are doing in India where they help women who are living out in the street by assisting them in getting a chauffeur’s license so they can make a living by driving travelers around the country. G Adventures wants to change the world and they believe that tourism can be the vehicle for that.   In today’s world people want to feel they have a purpose in their work and companies are starting to evolve to give more meaning to the work their employees do. Companies really can change the world. But who is responsible for creating this purpose at work? Is it the responsibility of the company to create this purpose? Or is it the employee’s responsibility to find this purpose in whatever position they have? The answer is it is a mutual responsibility. Employees should make sure they apply for a company that has values that line up with their own with opportunities to make a difference and employers should be sure to provide these opportunities for their employees.   Poon Tip plans to continue creating opportunities to improve the world through G Adventures. He sees his work more as a movement then just a job and he wants to continue using “tourism as a vehicle to change the world”.   What you will learn in this episode: What trials and tribulations Bruce went through to get his company where it is now  Learn about G Adventures and what makes it different  Where purpose at work comes from   How Bruce reinvented and redesigned his entire organization after he realized things weren’t working  Why he still has a check for $5,000 that he is willing to give any of his employees that can hurt his feelings  Four conditions for happiness  The five values of Bruce’s organization   Interesting stories from Bruce’s experiences  Link From The Episode: G Adventures.com  Do Big Small Things on Runningpress.com   (music by Ronald Jenkees)  

On this episode of the Skift podcast, we’re talking about who can claim to be an adventure traveler, how the word is used (or overused, in our guest's opinion), and how social media is a blessing and curse for operators. We are joined by Bruce Poon Tip, founder and CEO of G Adventures. Also with us is Casey Hanisko, VP of marketing for the Adventure Travel Trade Association.

"Crazy is .... Bruce Poon Tip is a Business Leader, Entrepreneur, Social Innovator, Author, Honey Badger and Captain of G Adventures the Great Adventure People that create adventures that a meaningful and memorable to experience something unexpected and extraordinary https://www.gadventures.com It started with Bruce’s passion and vision for authentic sustainable travels and today Bruce and G Adventures is recognised and awarded for leadership and outstanding business practices, such as Top 100 Employers and 50 Best Managed Companies, plus Canada's Top 40 Under 40, Entrepreneur of the Year, 100 Leaders of Tomorrow and Top 10 Entrepreneurs in Canada, Ethics in Action award

"Travel can transform communities and lives around the world... Imagine if we got to a place where people can go on holidays as their way of giving back." - Bruce Poon Tip I’m excited to bring on the show a figurehead in the world of travel whose passion — which is not unlike mine, or many of the prevailing motifs of this show has actually influenced the global perspective of what’s possible through the act of travel. Bruce Poon Tip is the CEO of G Adventures, the world's largest independent tour operator — doing over 1,000 small group experiences for over 100,000 travelers a year across all seven continents.  They’ve been named by National Geographic Adventures as the best ‘Do It All Outfitter’ on Earth, and are among the Top 100 Employers and 50 Best Managed Companies. They’re also champions of sustainable and responsible tourism which I’m sure we’ll get into. More importantly, perhaps — is what they believe about the importance of travel. On their website, it says — “If you share a lust of life and have an insatiable curiosity about truly experiencing the world we live in, then join us and embark on a quest for the extraordinary.” What we cover: How an independent trans-Asia trip inspired the idea for a travel business that eventually became GAdventures. How Bruce realized the opportunity for a new form of travel, over “tourism”, back in 1990. What Bruce thinks will be the future of travel, and his dream for the travel industry to aid global poverty Bruce’s perspective on purpose-driven travel. What Bruce’s book on business, Looptail is about. Why GAdventures waited 22 years to launch tours in Australia. Explore further: GAdventures Bruce Poon Tip on Twitter Credits Music credit: Intrepid Journey, by Aaron Static Become a Friend of the Show: Please subscribe and review! It just takes a second and you can help the show increase its rankings on iTunes just by this simple and quick gesture. We’d be grateful for a review. Leave one here. If you do, click here to let me know so I can personally thank you! Your Feedback If you have an idea for a podcast you would like to see or a question about an upcoming episode, email me! I’d love to hear from you. Thank you so much for your support! The post 132: “You’re Born a Traveler But Society Makes You a Tourist” with Bruce Poon Tip appeared first on The Daily Travel Podcast.

Today we have Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, on the podcast to talk about his best advice for entrepreneurs and travelers. We discuss what it takes to run such a large company and how it grew to become one, how travel changes you, and why group travel is really awesome. Join the conversation and see the show notes over at www.ExtraPackofPeanuts.com/GAdventuresPodcast

Bruce Poon tip is not the typical CEO of a travel company. Starting with nothing but his college credit cards, over the last 20 years Bruce has built G adventures into a 250 million dollar business.Here are the hlighlights from our chatLearning to recognize when your Eureka moments Why self awareness is such an important skill to developThe early parts of Bruce's childhood and his influencesStories of entrepreneurship from Bruce's childhoodWhy working at Mcdonald's was a meaningful experience for meA look at the things we take for granted every single day Having the guts do things that will make you unpopular Why building a business is actually a spiritual journeyWhy everybody has a journey that enlightens them in their own wayThe importance of learning from other people's storiesThe role of community, culture and karma in businessWhy the separation between work and life is disappearing Looking at how business can impact people, planet and profit Why our brand must transcend just being about a productTreating travel as the greatest form of wealth distribution The power of creating connectedness through your businessA look at conflicting desires involved in righting the book The role that patience plays in your ability to achieve something See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bruce Poon Tip, founder of the the largest small group adventure travel company in the world, G Adventures and author of new book, Looptail, talks about profit, passion, community, karma and culture and their role in success.