GEMS Holdings Limited, an impact-driven Caribbean-based company dedicated to managing and developing sustainable luxury properties and businesses in the hospitality and tourism markets, has announced a partnership with Dan Austin, a leader in adventure travel. He will join Secret Bay and Fort Young Hotel & Dive Resort in an advisory role to support the properties in expanding their reach within the adventure travel and tour operator market. In his new role, Austin will work closely with the properties to refine and expand curated guest itineraries, strengthen guide storytelling and training, and build global partnerships that help more travelers discover "what makes Dominica so remarkable."
With over 30 years of experience in the industry, Austin founded and led Austin Adventures, a premier adventure travel company before its sale. Now, through his advisory work, he leverages his industry knowledge, global network and passion for experiential travel to help companies establish themselves as leaders in the adventure tourism space.
Said Austin: “Dominica is an untapped gem for those seeking authentic, high-end adventure, and I’m excited to work with these world-class properties to develop offerings that resonate with today’s adventure-seekers.”
Through this collaboration, Austin will provide strategic guidance on itinerary development, guide training and tour operator relations, ensuring Secret Bay and Fort Young Hotel become go-to destinations for adventure travelers worldwide.
Fort Young Hotel’s “All-Inclusive, Island-Included” model goes beyond meals and drinks to offer guests curated excursions like hiking to waterfalls, scuba diving and experiencing the local community through cultural tours. With its prime waterfront location and easy access to the island’s natural wonders, the hotel serves as both a basecamp and gateway for unforgettable exploration.
Secret Bay, on the other hand, offers travelers a curated selection of thrilling activities and once-in-a-lifetime experiences that connect guests with the island’s raw natural beauty. From canyoning to swimming with sperm whales to night snorkeling and more, a stay at Secret Bay is designed to create a deep connection to Dominica’s diverse ecosystems, from its lush rainforests to its vibrant marine life.
For more information, visit www.secretbay.dm and www.fortyounghotel.com.
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