Intrepid posts its busiest month, adds 80+ trips for 2027 and renews B Corp status
Intrepid carried more than 35,000 travelers in September, its busiest month on record, with revenue up 11% year on year. Ecuador bookings are up 93%, Argentina 59% and Uzbekistan 40%. The operator has added 80+ new 2027 trips, including Turkey's Black Sea and Picos de Europa, plus closer-to-home options. It was also recertified under B Lab's stricter B Corp standard.
What it means for advisors: there is a fresh catalogue to sell from, and strong demand suggests peak departures will fill earlier, so book early for clients with fixed dates. Treat the growth figures with care. Australians make up 43% of Intrepid's customers, and the 145% jump in Australian bookings for Australia and New Zealand skews the data toward that market. It is not a global read.
Lebanon Mountain Trail thru-hike cancelled by war; autumn edition and wider Lebanon trekking at risk
The Lebanon Mountain Trail's twice-yearly guided thru-hikes were cancelled this April because of war. Walkers around the world responded with solidarity activity instead. The coverage reports a past cancellation and gives no forward guidance, so the status of the October edition and of Lebanon trekking generally is unconfirmed.
What it means for advisors: anyone with Lebanon or wider Levant itineraries should plan for continued disruption, cancellations, rebooking and travel-advisory exposure. The source is a solidarity feature, not a supplier notice. Confirm current status directly with the Lebanon Mountain Trail Association and the operators involved before advising clients or taking deposits.
Vicente Pérez Rosales becomes the 18th park on the Route of Parks of Patagonia
Chile's oldest national park, Vicente Pérez Rosales, has joined the Route of Parks of Patagonia network as its 18th park. It sits beside Puerto Varas, the gateway to the Lakes District, so it is easier to build itineraries that pair the Lakes District with the Route's other parks.
What it means for advisors: this is a marketing and positioning change, not a change in access or price. Nothing about entry or logistics is different today. Watch for operators bundling the park into new Patagonia products, and use the Route affiliation as a selling point for clients who want a conservation-led Chile trip.