Spotlight on Impact: Intrepid Travel Launches “Global Purpose Platform”

Intrepid Travel has unveiled a new “global purpose platform” showcasing storytelling and real-world examples to bring the positive impact of its products to life. 

The company is also inviting advisors to share their personal “Intrepid Effect” moment, with all entries earning entries to a draw for a free trip.

The initiative is designed to streamline the company’s impact messaging, enabling travellers to more clearly understand the positive effects of their trips.  

Launching with a hero film and updated website messaging, the new platform centres on ‘The Intrepid Effect,’ built on the premise of showing impact rather than stating it.

Developed by Intrepid’s Impact team in close collaboration with local teams around the world, it brings together tangible examples from real Intrepid experiences, helping travellers better understand their social, environmental and economic impact. 

Dedicated messaging will also be rolled out for travel advisors, enabling them to clearly communicate the impact of Intrepid trips to clients and prospective travellers.

Examples include:

• A “tuktuk ride that put her in the driver’s seat,” referencing an e-rickshaw city tour in India, run by the women-led not-for-profit Pink City Rickshaw and incorporated into several Intrepid itineraries including its India Women’s Expedition and Rajasthan Experience. The initiative trains women to drive and maintain e-rickshaws for tours in Jaipur, while also supporting drivers with financial and business literacy.

• “An incredible bowl of pho in Hanoi, giving kids a second chance,” highlights a meal at Vietnam’s first social enterprise, a disadvantaged youth training restaurant featured on many Intrepid trips including Classic Vietnam and Cambodia and Vietnam Discovery. 

Intrepid Effect Advisor Contest

Intrepid is giving registered travel advisors in Canada and the U.S. the chance to win a free trip to Peru, worth up to USD $3,500, by sharing their personal “Intrepid Effect” moment.

The giveaway runs from June 24 through July 31, 2026, and entry is simple: advisors fill out a short form sharing their story for a chance to win.

Giveaway Details

Prize: One (1) free trip to Peru, worth up to USD $3,500

Open: June 24 – July 31, 2026

Eligibility: Registered travel advisors in the U.S. and Canada

For more information on ‘The Intrepid Effect,’ click here.