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In a significant announcement, G Adventures and its non-profit ally, Planeterra, declared that the GX Community Tourism Summit is set to make a grand return in 2024, with India chosen as the coveted destination. This decision follows the overwhelming success of the inaugural summit held in Cusco, Peru, last year, which marked a global gathering of agents, suppliers, media, and travellers to witness the profound impacts of community tourism.

Slated to run from September 24 – 29, 2024, the second GX Summit promises an even larger platform for the Change Makers agent event, blending global change agents with a mission to transform lives through travel. This year, the summit will climax with a World Community Tourism celebration on World Tourism Day, September 27, encapsulating the essence of global unity and the potential of travel to enact positive change.

The Change Makers campaign, active and running until May 31, 2024, seeks to incentivize Australian and New Zealand agents to champion the cause of altering lives via travel. This initiative allows agents to experience the direct impact of their work on local communities during a meticulously planned six-day journey to India, offering them a tangible connection to the places and people they support.

India’s choice as the venue for the 2024 GX Summit is both strategic and symbolic. It highlights the country’s rich culture, diverse tourism portfolio, warm hospitality, and burgeoning potential for community tourism initiatives that aim to distribute wealth more equitably across the nation.

Bruce Poon Tip, the visionary founder behind both G Adventures and Planeterra, expressed his excitement over India’s selection, citing the transformative experiences of the previous GX Summit in Peru. According to Poon Tip, the unanimous positive feedback from attendees underscored the compelling need to replicate the summit’s unique blend of learning, fun, and community engagement in India, a country still on the path to recovery post-pandemic and in dire need of sustainable tourism practices.

The 2024 summit will not only highlight the enchanting locales of Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra but also shed light on the myriad ways community tourism can make a lasting difference in people’s lives, as told through the voices of inspiring speakers and stakeholders during the World Community Tourism Day Summit.

For those interested in participating in this groundbreaking event, further details and registration information can be accessed through the G Adventures Sherpa platform or by contacting regional global purpose specialists.

Stay tuned for more updates on the GX Summit and the World Community Tourism Day celebrations as G Adventures continues to promote a more inclusive and sustainable travel industry.

Visit the official G Adventures website for additional information on GX and to join the journey towards impactful community tourism.