Intrepid Names Susana Gomes as Head of Marketing, Canada
by Marsha Mowers
Intrepid Travel has named Susana Gomes as Head of Marketing for Canada.
Intrepid Travel has named Susana Gomes as Head of Marketing, Canada.
Gomes joins Intrepid with more than 16 years of marketing experience across telecommunications, travel and consumer brands, most recently as Director of Marketing for Flight Centre Canada. Prior to that, she held senior brand leadership roles at TELUS, Public Mobile and Koodo, delivering award-winning campaigns, leading brand transformations and driving measurable commercial results.
Intrepid now operates with a fully dedicated Canadian team led by Christian Wolters, focused entirely on serving Canadian customers. In 2026, Intrepid will open a seasonal hub in Squamish, British Columbia.
“As Canada becomes an increasingly important market for Intrepid globally, we are investing accordingly; in leadership, in product and in partnerships.” said Christian Wolters, President of Canada at Intrepid Travel. “Susana will lead our dedicated Canadian marketing team to ensure we’re connecting with travellers in a way that feels locally relevant and impactful.”
A passionate traveller who has visited 47 countries and counting, Gomes brings both professional expertise and personal alignment with Intrepid’s purpose-driven approach to travel.
“I’m excited to join Intrepid at such a pivotal moment for Canada,” said Gomes. “Our goal is to reach more Canadian travellers and travel agents than ever before, sharing experiences that connect people with local communities and inspire responsible, purpose-driven exploration.”
The appointment comes as 2026 is already shaping up strongly for Intrepid in Canada, building on a record-breaking 2025. January revenue is up 27% year-over-year compared to the same period in 2025, with Ontario continuing to lead demand for small-group adventures and driving significant momentum in the market. In January, the company signed its largest partnership investment in Canada to date; a landmark agreement with the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC), committing CA$500,000 over five years to support the growth and promotion of Indigenous tourism across Canada.
