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Local travel agencies offering adventure-based trips like Canvas Trails recognise that the growing appetite for adventure comes with the need for greater awareness.
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- Adventure tourism is growing, with travellers seeking treks and canyoning, prompting agencies to expand offerings beyond traditional tours.
- Pre-trip preparation is crucial: Ask about risk assessment, attend briefings, honestly assess your health and secure appropriate insurance.
- Travellers should know their recourse via the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) or Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) for disputes.
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SINGAPORE – With more travellers trading city tours and beach getaways for trekking up a volcano, canyoning in deep ravines or hiking over several days through rugged terrain, adventure tourism is a fast-growing industry.
Mr Jeremy Tong, founder of outdoor adventure business JTrace Singapore, which specialises in expeditions, says that over the years, he has adapted his offerings for a growing base of travellers.
