Four-day adventure fundraiser planned ahead of Abta’s Travel Convention

Abta LifeLine, Intrepid Travel and Avis Budget Group are offering colleagues in the travel industry the chance to join a four-day adventure fundraising challenge at Abta’s Convention in Madeira.

 

Ahead of the industry event on October 12-14, delegates will be able to take part in the fundraiser – which involves canyoning, hiking and cycling – to raise money for Abta LifeLine and the Intrepid Foundation. The event is supported by Visit Madeira.

 

The fundraising trip starts on Friday October 9 and finishes on Monday October 12.

 

It costs £250 to register and entrants have a minimum fundraising target of £250. Alternatively, entrants can pay £500 and then fundraise whatever else they can on top. Entrants will also be responsible for paying for their own flights to Madeira.

 

Trudie Clements, Abta LifeLine director, said: “What better prelude to this year’s Abta’s Convention than enjoying all of the thrills Madeira has to offer – whilst supporting two important charities at the same time.

 

“LifeLine is the travel industry’s charity, here to support colleagues when times get tough.

 

“We are seeing unprecedented demand for support and we need members to get behind and support their charity.

 

“We encourage you to sign up to this year’s amazing fundraiser – and not only challenge yourself with the activities, but also how much you can raise for these important causes.

 

“We want people to go all in and do what you can to exceed the minimum fundraising target.”

 

Joanna Reeve, UK & Ireland general manager at Intrepid, said: “We’re thrilled to be teaming up with Abta Lifeline to bring the industry together for this fun-packed and challenging adventure around Madeira.

 

“Delegates will have the chance to get active, see a different side of the island and raise much-needed funds for two great causes.

 

“Money raised for the Intrepid Foundation will support Re-Food, our partner in Portugal whose mission is to rescue quality food from waste and feed people in need, while protecting the planet.”

 

Day one (October 9) will feature a canyoning adventure through waterfalls, natural pools and rock formations.

 

Day two (October 10) will see participants take part in a 15km coastal hike from Porto da Cruz to Machico.

 

Day three (October 11) sees the delegates climb Pico do Ruivo, Madeira’s highest peak, and then unwind with a winery experience.

 

The final day on October 12 will be a 22.5km bike ride into Funchal.

 

There are 20 places available. To register your interest, please email tclements@abta.co.uk.

 

To register for a place at the Abta Travel Convention click here. There is currently a 20% discount for early bookers.

 

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