Toronto-based consulting firm Bannikin Travel and Tourism has announced the launch of the World Adventure Travel Collective (WATC).
The WATC’s aim is to connect its adventure tour operator members with B2B partners seeking travel suppliers with a history of delivering adventure travel experiences across the globe.
“The pandemic has been hard on tour operators as travel policies are constantly shifting, but it is our belief that we are stronger together, and this collective brings these companies together to showcase their product to a larger travel trade audience and shines a spotlight on adventure travel,” said Jillian Dickens, CEO of Bannikin Travel and Tourism.
The collective is made up of nine owner-operated, locally-based tour operators from around the world, each with a certified track record of B2B service and a history of servicing an adventure travel company which recently exited the international travel space.
Members of the WATC are known for delivering tours and experiences all over the world, ranging from kayaking and hiking to culinary and cultural immersion. Members are tried-and-true adventure travel suppliers known for creating, developing, delivering, and leading both boutique and high-end adventure itineraries for adventure companies.
Members of the WATC include:
Camino Abierto
Destinations: Patagonia (Argentina & Chile)
Product: Niche walking and trekking tours
Travel styles offered: High-end, Boutique, Adventure Classic
Website: caminoabierto.com
Conservation Volunteers International Program (non-profit)
Destinations: USA, Costa Rica, Scotland, Italy, Peru, Patagonia, U.S. Virgin Islands, Galapagos
Product: Volunteer trips
Travel styles offered: Adventure Classic
Website: conservationvip.org
Customwalks
Destinations: Italy, Greece
Product: Boutique guided walking and hiking tours
Travel styles offered: High-end, Boutique, and Adventure Classic
Website: customwalks.com
Last Frontiers Trekking
Destinations: Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet, India
Product: Niche walking and trekking tours, culture tours, academic exploration, spiritual journeys, wellness tours, wildlife & nature tours, photography tours
Travel styles offered: Adventure Classic, Boutique
Website: lastfrontierstrekking.com
North West Frontiers
Destinations: Scotland and the Faroe Islands
Product: Hiking & walking tours, history & culture tours, private tailor-made tours
Travel styles offered: Boutique, Adventure Classic
Website: nwfrontiers.com
Planet Earth Adventures
Destinations: Texas, Ireland
Product: Hiking & walking tours, cycling tours, cultural tours, culinary tours, and tailor-made custom tours
Travel styles offered: High-end, Boutique, Adventure Classic
Website: planetearthadventures.com
Pyrenees & More
Destinations: Spain, France
Product: Niche hiking & trekking tours, snowshoeing & ski touring, art, history & culture tours, rock climbing & mountaineering tours, photography & watercolor painting tours, nature tours, paragliding tours, wellness tours
Travel styles offered: High-end, Boutique, Adventure Classic
Website: pyreneesandmore.com
Romantic Czech Tours
Destinations: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria
Product: Niche walking & hiking tours, cycling tours, and custom drive journeys/van tours
Travel styles offered: Adventure Classic
Website: romanticczechtours.com
Terracotta Journeys
Destinations: Portugal, Spain
Product: Hiking tours, walking tours, and cycling tours
Travel styles offered: High-end, Boutique, Adventure Classic
Website: terracottajourneys.com
