Issue Date: Oct 12, 2026
When Bruce Poon Tip founded G Adventures in 1990 with two maxed-out credit cards and great ambitions, even he couldn’t picture that the Canadian small group adventure company would eventually grow to the point of being able to hold an annual event with 600+ members of its global community together in various locations around the world. Today, GX — at the core a celebration of community tourism and G Adventures’ values of how travel can be a force for good — even sees destinations bidding to be named the next host of the one-of-a-kind event that culminates around World Tourism Day on Sept. 27. CTP’s Managing Editor, Ann Ruppenstein has the full story in this issue.
Tapping into the global trends with WTM London's Chris Carter-Chapman As the global travel industry gears up for WTM London 2026, the show’s Event Director, Chris Carter-Chapman offers some insights on both what those attending the event should expect, as well as what the focus of discussions at the show will be about as the industry looks to identified key trends shaping the industry. Technology isn’t replacing advisors, just changing where their value matters Transat Distribution Canada’s Karine Gagnon and Marc Pelletier have a message: “Advisors are the essential human filter. They turn a product, a platform or a destination into an experience that feels relevant, reassuring and personal.” Gagnon and Pelletier have lots more to say, so, check it out in this issue of CTP. Trends to transactions: Turning travel market insights into business For five days in San Antonio, travel advisors were immersed in facts and figures, emerging trends and practical ideas for building their businesses, writes Jennifer Merrick in this issue of CTP, with the event drawing about 1,000 advisors and preferred partners and creating lots of buzz.
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