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How I Grew My Brand

Neil Lapping, Founder & CEO of Macs Adventure

Sep 18, 2024
In this engaging conversation, Neil Lapping, Founder and CEO of Macs Adventure, shares insights from his journey in building a global active travel brand. He discusses the importance of authentic exploration and how his experiences in South Africa shaped his vision. Neil delves into navigating business challenges, emphasizing sustainability and community engagement. He reveals unique approaches to enhancing traveler experiences through customer feedback and advocates for redefining success in tourism, balancing growth with environmental responsibility.
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  • Neil Lapping's passion for authentic travel experiences inspired the creation of Macs Adventure, offering self-guided trips that immerse tourists in local cultures.
  • Navigating significant growth stages highlighted the need for organizational changes and the importance of mentorship in scaling Macs Adventure effectively.

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The Origins of Max Adventure

The concept of Max Adventure originated from Neil Lapping's extensive travel experiences and his desire to share authentic adventures with others. During his travels, he noticed a disparity between how people experienced destinations while he was backpacking, compared to the way tourists typically viewed Scotland from buses. This observation sparked the idea to offer self-guided walking and cycling trips that immersed travelers in local cultures, enabling them to explore at their own pace. The most popular initial trip was the West Highland Way, which set the stage for the company's growth into an international operator specializing in diverse adventure tours.

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