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Intrepid Travel marks ‘Intrepid Day’ with community Impact
The event is set to become an annual tradition highlighting purpose-driven travel and long-term community impact.
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Intrepid Travel celebrated its inaugural Intrepid Day, on July 24, with a series of global events focused on culture, connection, and community. Marking the company’s 24/7 global presence, the event is set to become an annual tradition highlighting purpose-driven travel and long-term community impact. Celebrations spanned 31 country offices, with major events held in Melbourne, Toronto, and London, the company said in a statement. In Australia, Intrepid hosted giveaways and social media activations, distributing more than 1,000 free Urban Adventures tours to travellers. In Nepal, Intrepid DMC marked the occasion with meaningful local initiatives. Staff and community members joined hands to clean the Changunarayan Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and planted over 200 trees in partnership with a local forest group. The day also featured a cultural celebration with traditional Newari cuisine, folk music, and a sarangi performance by the Gandharva community, raising awareness about their endangered traditions. The day concluded with a guided Urban Adventure tour of Bhaktapur, highlighting hidden historical gems and promoting sustainable tourism. Globally, Intrepid Day raised over AUD $50,000 in 24 hours for The Intrepid Foundation, surpassing its initial goal and contributing to a wider impact of AUD $150,000 to benefit over 50 grassroots partners worldwide. In Nepal, funds were raised for local partner Sagarmatha Next, reinforcing the day’s theme: culture, connection, and community.