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Making travel matter: Adventure World hosts CT Partners & Phil Hoffmann Travel on separate famils in Asia

Adventure World recently showcased its MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences with CT Partners travel advisors in Sri Lanka and a Phil Hoffmann Travel executive team in Vietnam on two different famils that showcased a similar enriching journey.

Adventure World recently showcased its MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experiences with CT Partners travel advisors in Sri Lanka and a Phil Hoffmann Travel executive team in Vietnam on two different famils that showcased a similar enriching journey.

The seven CT Partners travel advisors had a firsthand MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience in Habarana, where the group shared homegrown produce and traditional dishes prepared with care by village women.

The group also explored Anuradhapura and Sigiriya Fortress and the Dambulla Rock Temple as part of the Sri Lanka itinerary.

Adventure World famil group in hot-air balloon in Sri Lanka.
Hot-air ballooning in Dambulla. (L–R): Andrea Morgan (Adventure World), Tracey Williams (Bayview Travel)& David McCarthy (TravelManagers Australia). 

Other famil highlights included a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over the Cultural Triangle, a special wildlife safari in Yala National Park with sightings of elephants, leopards and spotted deer and a stay at a beautifully restored tea factory in the highlands.

Adventure World Head of Sales Elsa McLean said: “We’re thrilled to have showcased our Authentic Sri Lanka collection with some of our key Australian travel partners. This famil provided valuable insights into how Adventure World programs continue to focus on our core principle: to Travel with Purpose.”

Adventure World famil group at Animals Asia Bear Sanctuary sign in Vietnam.
At Animals Asia Bear Sanctuary in Tam Dao, Vietnam. (L-R):  Andrea Morgan (Adventure World); Jill Robinson MBE (Animals Asia Founder & CEO) with Phil Hoffmann team: Wayne Gallagher, Peter Williams, Stacey Clark, Mary-Anne Guest, Michelle Ashcroft, Julie Bray, Alison Hunt, Lorien Everett, Kirsty Morris, Darian Foot & Patricia Fromentin. 

Phil Hoffmann Travel executive team’s Authentic Vietnam famil also featured a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experience at the Animals Asia Bear Sanctuary in Tam Dao.

As guardians of Twilight, the moon bear, the group witnessed the sanctuary’s rescue efforts firsthand, reinforcing ethical wildlife tourism.

Adventure World famil group in Hoi An Old Quarter in Vietnam.
Phil Hoffmann team in Hoi An Old Quarter: (L-R):  Stacey Clark, Darian Foot, Julie Bray, Patricia Fromentin, Peter Williams, Kirsty Morris, Michelle, Mary-Anne Guest, Lorien Everett, Wayne Gallagher & Alison Hunt with Andrea Morgan (Adventure World ).

Further MAKE TRAVEL MATTER experiences included exploring Pu Luong’s rice terraces and villages, directly benefiting the local community, and social enterprise dining at KOTO in Hanoi before concluding in Hoi An’s Old Quarter.

Phil Hoffmann Travel General Manager Michelle Ashcroft said: “This incredible journey through Vietnam, meticulously crafted by Adventure World, wasn’t just about breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture; it forged a deeper connection.”

“Witnessing the inspiring work at Animals Asia Bear Sanctuary and the profound moment with Twilight touched our hearts deeply, reinforcing the shared values and friendship that bind Phil Hoffmann Travel and Adventure World as true partners, with the opportunity before us to make a difference.”

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