“Our purpose is ever more clear”: G Adventures’ Bruce Poon Tip reflects on Christchurch massacre

“Our purpose is ever more clear”: G Adventures’ Bruce Poon Tip reflects on Christchurch massacre

Messages of support have been flowing in from around the world in the wake of the New Zealand shooting at two mosques in Christchurch on Friday, where at least 50 people were killed.

Bruce Poon Tip is among those who have spoken out about the terror attack, with the G Adventures founder also providing a powerful message about tourism’s ability to “create a world that is more connected, empathetic, equitable and understanding”.

Read his heartfelt letter to staff and clients in full below:

Bruce Poon Tip letter on Christchurch shooting

Email the Travel Weekly team at traveldesk@travelweekly.com.au

    Latest comments
    1. Travel Weekly,

      Can I tell you how deeply offended I am that you printed this thinly disguised advertisement masquerading as a heartfelt epistle of solidarity?

      What Aus/Nz companies have done something similar? They left it to the Prime Minister and others in positions of power to speak on behalf of the nation, correct? They did not take out self-serving advertisments?

      Have you read the ad? The man responsible for the massacre was well travelled, yet Poon Tip points to travel as the cure to this kind of thing. There’s a major contradiction in that. I guess he needed copy for his ad.

      Shame on Travel Week for publishing this kind of cheap shill.

bruce poon tip christchurch Christchurch shooting g adventures new zealand

Latest News

  • News

Collette special offers across peak northern summer season

Global tour operator Collette has announced a series of special offers on selected dates across a range of tours in the peak northern hemisphere 2024 summer season. Greece The offers include ‘Greece & Its Islands’ features classics such as the Parthenon as well as the picturesque islands of Mykonos and Santorini. A saving of $700 […]

  • Aviation
  • News

Air India and All Nippon codeshare between the two countries

Air India and All Nippon Airways have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks. The new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities for customers of both India’s leading global airline and the largest Japan’s largest carrier. Effective from 23rd May, the Air India and All Nippon Airways agreement will see passengers fly to their […]

  • News

A&K offers minimum 18 weeks paid parental leave

A&K Travel Group will now provide a minimum of 18 weeks paid parental leave for both care-givers, setting a new standard for the travel industry. By providing 18 weeks of paid time off for all new parents, regardless of gender, A&K Travel Group is not only enabling parents to spend valuable time with their newborns […]

  • Cruise
  • Luxury
  • News

Seabourn announces Western Kimberley Traditional Owners as Godparents of Seabourn Pursuit

Seabourn has named Western Kimberley Traditional Owners, the Wunambal Gaambera, as Godparents of the ultra-luxury purpose-built Seabourn Pursuit. It is the first cruise line to appoint Traditional Owners as godparents of a ship. Seabourn Pursuit embarks on its inaugural season in the Kimberley region this June. The naming ceremony will take place on Seabourn Pursuit’s […]

  • Luxury

Malolo Island Resort opens brand new Spa

Fiji’s Malolo Island has added another string to its bow – opening its $1.3 million day spa on Thursday, 18th April 2024. (Lead Image: matriarch Rosie Whitton with spa staff) Located at the edge of the resort’s luscious patch of tropical rainforest, the new “Leilani’s Spa” adds another level of elevated experiences to Malolo’s already […]