Truly walking the walk of its brand mantra, big adventure, small footprint, World Expeditions treated its staff to a day of adventure on Friday October 20. Canyoning, abseiling, trekking, cycling and cultural immersion were the order of the day as employees from across Australia united and bonded over a shared love of adventure and travel in the picturesque Blue Mountains.
The day of adventure kicked off in the Katoomba offices of the Blue Mountains Adventure Company, one of WETG’s 16 brands, with a heartfelt Welcome to Country ceremony led by Gundungurra Elder Uncle David King.
Sue Badyari, CEO of World Expeditions Travel Group, shared insights into the WETG’s journey and future goals, also commenting on the sobering global events presently casting a shadow over the travel industry.
“It’s important to recognise the emotions we all may be experiencing with the referendum results as well as the atrocities that are playing out in the world today. I think we could all feel the emotion of David who graced us with his welcome to country,” she said. “Fear can be a divisive and negative force in our communities. But while fear is a darkness, tourism is the torch. Let’s focus on harnessing the positive outcomes our tourism activities can have in shaping the world we aspire to see.”
“We remain optimistic about the future. The World Expeditions Travel Group has exciting plans in the pipeline, including brand developments, consolidations and strategic acquisitions which will strengthen our operational capacity in new regions.”
World Expeditions recently launched an enticing trade incentive offering agents the chance to win a luxury cruise experience for two in the Galapagos Islands, valued at more than $20,000. The winner will be the top-selling travel agent of scheduled trips with selected World Expeditions Travel Group brands by 30 June 2024.
Celebrating its 50th birthday in 2025, World Expeditions has always been at the forefront of responsible and sustainable tourism. What began as a Himalayan trekking company with a vision to organise responsible and sustainable small group treks to Nepal and the Indian Himalaya has since evolved to offer adventures in more than 100 countries across all seven continents. WETG remains committed to providing benefit and employment for local communities while safeguarding the environment.
For more information about World Expeditions Travel Group and its commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism, please visit www.worldexpeditions.com.
