In March 2022, following two years of extensive restoration, the Kingdom of Bhutan will reopen the historic and sacred Trans Bhutan Trail for the first time in 60 years. The trail will be officially inaugurated by His Majesty the King of Bhutan, whose vision it was to restore the ancient route for tourism, adventure and connection. From April 2022, international tourists will be able to walk the trail for the first time, simultaneously providing economic benefits to rural communities along the way. 

Although the term ‘revenge travel’– the urge to travel to make up for lost time in lockdown – has gained popularity globally over the course of the pandemic, a recent survey suggests Kiwi travellers are actually prioritising ‘reconnection travel – defined as reconnecting with the planet and its people – when they take their next adventure travel tour.

Bruce Poon Tip, founder of G Adventures, has urged travel agents to ‘stay away from the front pages’ and give their clients credible information and actual data.

Helene Taylor, A Force for Good; presented the Driving Diversity Impact Award to Sarah Archer of Air New Zealand, at yesterday’s A Force for Good event.

G Adventures has launched a collection of tours dedicated to wellness and adventure featuring trips in 10 destinations.

The Middle East has become a hotspot for Australian and New Zealand travellers with Egypt and Jordan identified in the top fastest growing regions for G Adventures’ Kiwi and Aussie travellers.