TORONTO — Intrepid Travel is expanding its footprint in Europe with the launch of 32 new itineraries across 15 countries, including three brand-new destinations for the company Madeira, the Canary Islands and the Faroe Islands.
This marks one of Intrepid’s largest expansions in the region to date and reflects shifting traveller demand amid concerns over overtourism and climate change.
While bookings to popular destinations like Greece, Spain and Croatia are still seeing year-on-year growth, the company says that more travellers are choosing to visit these destinations during shoulder season months. As a result, Intrepid has expanded departure dates throughout the year.
The company also notes that demand for alternative summer destinations has surged – up 23% in the Nordics and 52% in the Balkans. Serbia, the Czech Republic and Albania all rank among Intrepid’s fastest-growing European destinations.
“Travellers have long shared a deep love of Europe, but the realities of overtourism and climate change are reshaping where and how people choose to explore,” says Erica Kritikides, General Manager of Experiences, Intrepid Travel. “As is true of all our trips, Intrepid is committed to creating responsible European travel experiences, in partnership with our locally-based teams, that not only inspire travellers but also support communities and protect these remarkable places for the future.
