Intrepid to Open Eco-Lodges and Slash Flights, CEO Says
Photo Credit: Intrepid CEO James Thornton. Intrepid
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Intrepid, known for its small group adventures, is inching into providing accommodations with a new investment. It's also working to reduce its carbon footprint by slashing flights.
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In an interview with Skift, Intrepid's CEO James Thornton said that the company is reducing its carbon footprint by reducing its internal on-trip flights by 4,000 this year. The company also announced a range of 40 new train itineraries this week to encourage slow travel.
The moves come against a backdrop of increasingly extreme weather. In 2023, Intrepid Travel recorded 121 more climate-related incidents than the year before. Thornton said that while it's difficult to guard against these events, the company relies on diverse offerings and destinations to pivot or adapt as needed.
The CEO also elaborated on the company's new investment in accommodation. Intrepid has already invested in thr
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