It’s official! After rumours surfaced last week, G Adventures has revealed Cambodia as the new host for its 2026 GX Summit in September which was originally set to take place in Morocco.
G Adventures said the decision to change location reflects core mission to use travel as a force for good by supporting destinations where community tourism can have the greatest positive impact.
“GX is so much more than a conference,” said G Adventures founder Bruce Poon Tip, who will also be a guest of Travel Weekly this May as part of Cairns Crocodiles Presented by Pinterest.
“It’s about celebrating the power of travel done right, in destinations where our global community can help drive real, positive change. Morocco has enjoyed significant tourism success in recent years while Cambodia, despite being a spectacular and safe destination, has faced challenges following regional unrest, which impacts the livelihoods of local people.”
Now in its fourth year, GX brings together a global community of travel agents, partners, media, content creators, travellers, industry leaders and G Adventures staff to experience firsthand how community tourism supports livelihoods, preserves culture, and creates long-term economic opportunity. Hosting GX in Cambodia aligns with that vision, placing the spotlight on a destination where tourism recovery can directly benefit local people.
Poon Tip has was recently announced as a key speaker for the newly launched 2026 Travel Marketing track as part of Cairns Crocodiles Presented by Pinterest.
Purpose-driven travel pioneer Bruce Poon Tip to speak at Cairns Crocodiles Travel Track
The move continues a clear pattern in GX’s history. Over the past three years, the summit has been intentionally hosted in destinations navigating recovery and renewal, including Peru following civil unrest, India as it slowly rebounded from the pandemic, and Jordan, which saw a 186% increase in G Adventures passengers after GX took place there in September 2025.
“Looking back, the impact is undeniable,” Poon Tip added. “GX doesn’t just talk about community tourism, it helps to activate it. I couldn’t be more excited for Cambodia to be the next chapter in that story and I want to personally thank the Moroccan Tourism Board for their support and belief in the vision of GX.”
GX Cambodia will take place from 23 to 28 September and will celebrate the destination’s rich history and culture exploring both Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, while offering attendees the opportunity to meet local communities and visit inspiring projects firsthand.
