Author

James Thornton

Hailing from the UK, James began his career in asset management before taking the leap to join Intrepid Travel’s UK office as a sales manager in 2005. James went on to hold a variety of senior roles at Intrepid and became CEO in March 2017. Under his leadership, Intrepid achieved B Corporation certification and successfully navigated the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2018 James was named Hospitality and Tourism Executive of the Year in the CEO Magazine Awards. He is a member of the Young President’s Organization and the Australian Institute of Company Directors. James' favourite Intrepid trip to date was trekking with the gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda: "Being face to face with a mountain gorilla in their natural habitat was the most exhilarating experience. I’ll forever treasure that experience."


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