Global travel company Intrepid Travel recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its first Destination Management Company in Vietnam.
The world’s largest adventure travel firm marked the milestone at an industry event in Hanoi last week, attended by Intrepid co-founder Geoff Manchester and Asia managing director and head of global operations Natalie Kidd, together with local team members and industry partners.
Special guests included Cecelia Brennan, economic counsellor of the Australian Embassy in Vietnam Cecilia Brennan, as well as Ha Van Sieu, deputy director of Vietnam’s National Tourism Administration.
Also in attendance were representatives from the Departments of Tourism in Hanoi and Tuyen Quang.
A favoured destination then and now
Over the past two decades, Intrepid Vietnam has welcomed travellers from around the world, offering experiences that showcase the country’s rich culture, heritage, and natural beauty.
Last year, 20,000 travellers from ANZ visited Vietnam with Intrepid, reflecting the destination’s enduring popularity.
Reflecting on Intrepid’s presence in the country for two decades, Manchester remarked: “Vietnam has been an important destination for Intrepid Travel since the early days. Celebrating 20 years of operations demonstrates the trust and cooperation from our partners, our dedicated staff, and the communities that have welcomed Intrepid travellers from all over the world. We are proud of what we have built together and will continue to develop responsible tourism in Vietnam in the future.”
For her part, Kidd pointed out that Vietnam was the first destination where Intrepid established a destination management company.
As she puts it: “It has been our most popular destination globally for the past 20 years. This milestone reflects not only our long-standing commitment to Vietnam, but also our shared vision with local partners to grow purpose-led, sustainable tourism in the years ahead.”
Intrepid Vietnam general manager Hanh Nguyen likewise expressed pride in the local team and their achievements in helping hundreds of thousands of travellers from around the world experience Vietnam’s culture and beauty.
Nguyen added: “I’m also proud of the work we’ve done with our Intrepid Foundation partners, Vu Art and Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation. I’m looking forward to the next 20 years and continuing to share the beauty of Vietnam with the world through responsible travel that truly benefits people and the planet.”
