What is adventure travel, anyway? Ask the ATTA

In this episode we’re headed to Chile, the home of this year's Adventure Travel Trade Association World Summit. Our adventurous editor in chief Arnie Weissmann attended the show as a guest speaker and participant on its adventure tours, and it seemed like a good opportunity for us to talk about Patagonia, penguins and pumas.  On this episode we tackle how the ATTA describes "adventure" travelers and what determines an adventure – also, why you should hire a guide; what to look for in the best outfitters; how overtourism may have contributed to the growth in adventure travel; and the thrills of adventuring on Chiloe Island.  This episode was recorded Oct. 17 and has been edited for length and clarity.  Episode sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Europe Express https://www.europeexpress.com Related links: Travel Weekly’s adventure travel coverage https://www.travelweekly.com/adventure-travel Arnie Weissmann’s From the Window Seat column “Is Tuscany an adventure destination” https://www.travelweekly.com/Arnie-Weissmann/Is-Tuscany-an-adventure-destination The Adventure Travel Trade Association https://www.adventuretravel.biz/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.