Interview Preview Bruce Poon Tip - Global Adventure Travel Entrepreneur With A Conscience
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Interview Preview: Bruce Poon Tip - A Conscientious Global Adventure Travel Entrepreneur
Summary:
I recently had the opportunity to meet Bruce Poon Tip, the dynamic owner and CEO of G.A.P Adventures, Canada's largest adventure travel company. At 37, Bruce is not only a successful entrepreneur but also a charismatic figure who effortlessly engaged a captivated audience at the G.A.P concept store in Toronto's Annex.Article:
In 1990, a backpacking trip to Thailand on just $10 a day sparked Bruce Poon Tip's vision for G.A.P Adventures. Today, it's Canada's leading adventure travel company, facilitating thousands of trips and sending 40,000 travelers annually on small-group adventures. Headquartered in Toronto, G.A.P employs about 300 people and operates offices across Latin America. Their innovative concept stores in Toronto and Vancouver provide travelers with personalized advice to plan their dream adventures free from sales pressure.Bruce's entrepreneurial acumen has earned him numerous accolades, including one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 and recognition by Canadian Business as one of the country's top entrepreneurs. Profit Magazine hailed him as one of Canada's Top 10 Entrepreneurs over the past 20 years. He also received the Global Traders Leadership Award for his groundbreaking export ideas.
His expertise in sustainable development led to invitations from the World Bank and UNESCO to speak in China. In 2002, Bruce was the sole Canadian representative at the United Nations' Launch of the Year Of Eco Tourism in New York. His impressive achievements continued with Canada's prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award and the National Citation for Entrepreneurship.
G.A.P Adventures has garnered several awards, such as having two trips listed among National Geographic Adventure's TOP 25 Adventures in the World, and winning the Ethics in Action Award, Global Traders Award, and the Clean Air Commute Award for five consecutive years.
Underpinning his business success is Bruce’s commitment to sustainability. G.A.P limits travel group sizes and promotes the use of local transport and accommodations to minimize ecological footprints and foster cultural immersion.
Supporting communities is at the core of G.A.P's mission through Planeterra, a non-profit founded by G.A.P to fund community projects and conservation efforts. Initiatives include a community school in Ecuador, a women's business foundation in Honduras, and a battery recycling project in Chile, among others. G.A.P also launched a Women's Weaving Project in Peru, teaching local women traditional weaving and dye techniques, with products sold at fair trade prices.
Bruce's innovative spirit is illustrated by his acquisition of the "Explorer," the world's first purpose-built expedition cruise ship. After falling in love with an Antarctic cruise experience in 2004, Bruce swiftly acquired the historic vessel, revitalizing it into an expedition cruise offering ventures to extraordinary destinations like Antarctica and the Amazon. G.A.P Adventures has generously sponsored our Travel Story Contest, with the grand prize being a thrilling Amazon cruise aboard the Explorer.
The company continues to break new ground with Great Adventure People TV, showcasing the world through G.A.P travelers' eyes. Episodes air in Canada and soon in the UK, featuring adventures in Vietnam, Morocco, Spain, and Italy.
G.A.P's unique vision and operations make it a standout in the travel industry. I am eager to delve deeper with Bruce in a future interview to uncover how he successfully blends business growth with a commitment to sustainability and social causes. Stay tuned for insights into this visionary entrepreneur.
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