Global adventure travel company, Intrepid Travel, has chosen Colombo, Sri Lanka as the host city for its Global Summit 2025 – the second time the company will host its annual gathering outside of its Melbourne, Australia headquarters.
Company officials said the decision underlines Sri Lanka’s vital role within Intrepid’s global operations.
Intrepid established an office in Colombo in 2012 and has gone from strength to strength since then. With both a capability centre and a country office managing trips across the country, Sri Lanka has become a key operational centre for the company, supporting technology, revenue management, human resources, product services, finance and customer service.
Scheduled to take place from February 24 to 27, 2025, the Global Summit 2025 will bring together over 200 international participants over 50 nationalities across its 40-plus offices, including Intrepid’s board, co-founders, and core management team, alongside 300 local team members.
The four-day summit will feature strategy discussions, leadership workshops, local community engagements and fam trips.
“Our team in Sri Lanka is such an important part of our company and our customers also love visiting this incredible and vibrant country,” said James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel.
“Our vision for Sri Lanka extends beyond tourism; it’s about driving sustainable growth and creating meaningful, lasting impact. The growing number of Intrepid travellers choosing Sri Lanka highlights its immense potential, and we remain committed to ensuring local communities share in the benefits of this success.”
In 2024, Intrepid welcomed over 4,000 travellers to Sri Lanka, a 206 per cent increase from 2023, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The company aims to welcome over 15,000 travellers to Sri Lanka by 2030.
