Intrepid’s Dr. Susanne Etti nominated for highly esteemed National Geographic award

Intrepid’s Dr. Susanne Etti nominated for highly esteemed National Geographic award
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Each year, National Geographic announces its picks for Best Of The World, the brand’s annual guide of the top travel experiences for the year ahead. Today, Nat Geo unveiled BEST OF THE WORLD 2024 with a brand-new category: Traveller of the Year.

    Dr. Susanne Etti, Intrepid Travel’s global environmental impact manager, was recognised as one of only nine National Geographic ‘Traveller Of The Year’, the designation for changemakers who inspire National Geographic’s own global community of travel experts on where and how to travel. Dr Etti is the only Australian to make it onto this year’s list, highlighting the important role of Australian leaders and businesses such as Intrepid Travel on the world stage.

    Part of National Geographic’s ‘Best Of The World 2024’, the ‘Traveller Of The Year’ selection was thoughtfully curated by National Geographic’s international editorial teams, which serve millions of readers through their magazines and websites around the world.

    Dr. Susanne Etti (Intrepid Travel)

    “At National Geographic, we know that travel has the power to move you. That the experiences you have can make you see the world — and yourself — in a new light. Our expanded ‘Best Of The World’ franchise is the ultimate guide to the exceptional experiences that we and our global community of experts are most excited about right now, whether that’s hiking to the El Valle de Antón volcano in Panama or listening to live music in Kyoto or bear-watching in Alaska,” said Nathan Lump, National Geographic’s editor-in-chief.

    “This year, we wanted to give travellers more ideas than ever before to jumpstart their travel planning for 2024 and beyond, so we grew our lists to include curated hotels, restaurants, wellness retreats and cultural spots that we believe are worth getting on a plane for, and gear that will make your travels smoother. And because we know that people can also be a great source of inspiration, we’re sharing our picks for Travelers of the Year—those individuals like Dr. Susanne Etti who, through their example, make us all want to get out there and experience something new.

    Dr. Etti added: “I regard National Geographic as one of the most iconic and respected media organisations in not only the field of science, but in the world. To be named in its Traveller of the Year category is truly an honour. I hope we can inspire many more conscious adventurers to help see and protect our planet.”

    In total, ‘Best Of The World 2024’ includes Travellers of the Year, Top 20 Travel Experiences, Worth a Trip, and Gear of the Year.

    The ‘Best Of The World 2024’ travel guide is available here.

    (Featured Image: Dr. Susanne Etti – Intrepid Travel)

    Latest News

    • Aviation

    Low-cost Indian carrier SpiceJet continues to burn cash

    It’s not just low-cost Australian carriers that are facing hardship. SpiceJet, India’s version of Bonza, recently announced a 72 per cent reduction in its net loss versus last year. But, despite this improvement, the airline has posted losses for six straight years. But it has secured board approval to raise up to INR 30 billion […]

    • Attractions

    SAKA Museum recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2024

    AYANA Resort Bali’s newly-opened cultural and events centre, SAKA Museum has been recognised in TIME magazine’s World’s Greatest Places list for 2024. Part of AYANA Bali’s resort destination, the museum integrates Bali’s rich history with state-of-the-art facilities, making it the centrepiece for the island’s spiritual and cultural heritage. TIME magazine’s inclusion of SAKA Museum in […]

    • Cruise

    Silversea taps Barbara Biffi as senior vice president for global sales

    Ultra-luxury and expedition cruise travel brand, Silverseas, has announced Barbara Biffi as its new senior vice president of global sales. Biffi joined the company in 2007, holding numerous positions and gaining a deep understanding of the brand, the preferences of its guests and its strategic goals, the company said. An Italian national with a wealth […]

    • Technology
    • Travel Agents

    Amadeus welcomes FCM Travel as new reseller partner of Cytric Easy

    Cytric Easy, the travel management tool embedded in Microsoft Teams, is to be integrated into FCM Travel portfolio. Amadeus and FCM Travel have extended their Cytric distribution agreement to include Cytric Easy. With this new agreement, global travel management company FCM Travel, becomes a reseller of the innovative travel management collaboration solution embedded into Microsoft […]