Tour Operator Scholarship

The Adventure Travel World Summit is a unique opportunity for tour operators to seek out professional development, inspiration and mentorship from a collaborative group of fellow adventure travel professionals from around the world.

The annual program has been in place since 2009 and is designed to support up-and-coming tour operators by providing access to fellow industry partners who are members of the ATTA’s global network.

If you think your organization would benefit from attending the Summit and if it will help you contribute to meaningful growth of the adventure travel industry then we encourage you to apply for a Tour Operator Scholarship. The deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. (PDT) on 20 May 2018. Winners will be announced on June 13.

Three Tour Operator Applicants will receive:

  • A complimentary membership in the ATTA for one year ($600 USD value)
  • One ticket to the 2018 Adventure Travel World Summit ($1,550 value)
  • One marketplace table for the 2018 Summit ($750 value)
  • $1,500 travel stipend for airfare to Tuscany

Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their unique strategies for making a difference in key areas important to the association:

  • Women in leadership – via the Adventure Angels Abundance scholarship program
  • Climate action
  • Reducing plastic use
  • Empowering the next generation of leaders in today’s youth

See 2018 Winning Tour Operators

View Adventure Angels Abundance Scholarship

2018 Scholarship Program Sponsored By

"The Jordan Tourism Board is honored to sponsor this year's Tour Operator Scholarship Program for the 2018 Adventure Travel World Summit. As the JTB increases its focus and commitment to promoting sustainable travel and community tourism in Jordan, it is only fitting that we are able to offer this opportunity to support tour operators in their efforts to empower women and youth and make a positive impact on the environment. Through the World Summit and other global events, the ATTA has been a driving force in making way for such opportunities, and we are proud to partner with them."

Janine Jervis, Deputy Director
Jordan Tourism Board, North America

Previous Scholarship Recipients

2017

Herencia Verde, COSTA RICA

Iwokrama International Centre, GUYANA

Tundra North Tours, CANADA

2016

Legends of the Wild, UNITED STATES

Kurdistan Iraq Tours, IRAQ

True Adventure, ICELAND

2015

Grand Asian Journeys, UNITED STATES

Project Cordillera, UNITED KINGDOM

SierraRios, UNITED STATES

2014

La Paz on Foot, BOLIVIA

Amigo Trails, MEXICO

Green Pathways Tours, NICARAGUA