International Purpose-Driven Travel & Volunteering Business
Offer Deadline:
Offers Invited
Hilco is instructed to offer for sale the intellectual property assets of a globally recognised provider of experiential travel, volunteer programmes and international internships, operating at the intersection of sustainable tourism, education and social impact.
TRADING CEASED ON 8 JULY 2026, THE COMPANY IS DUE TO ENTER LIQUIDATION, AND EXTREMELY URGENT OFFERS ARE INVITED.
Business Highlights
Established for over two decades, the business has built a trusted international brand, delivering transformative travel experiences across Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America and Oceania.
Programmes combined adventure travel with conservation, community development, teaching, healthcare and wildlife initiatives, creating meaningful experiences for thousands of participants each year.
The company has developed long-standing partnerships with local communities, NGOs, universities and corporate organisations, providing a diversified platform for future growth.
Multiple avenues for expansion through new destinations, programme development, partnerships and corporate volunteering.
Turnover – 12 months to end June 26 c. £3.76m.
Company Assets
Brand – The renowned GVI brand name, which is trademark protected. 16 trademarks held, in UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, United States.
Web Domains – The web domain portfolio: gvi.co.uk, gviusa.com, gvi.ie, gvi.co.za, gviaustralia.com.au (all held by a separate company and available for sale).
Copyright in the Various Websites Content
Social Media Accounts – Totalling c. 359,000 followers across Instagram (79.8k), Facebook (232k), X (4.3k), LinkedIn (25k), TikTok (13.9k), YouTube (3k) and Pinterest (1.1k).
Customer/Subscriber & Database – c. 394k entries (244k in last 3 years), and supplier database.
Copyright in Company Documents – Content produced by the company such as brochures, destination guides, volunteer handbooks, photography, videos, blogs etc.
Goodwill – The valuable goodwill tied to the Company’s established presence.
Sale Process and Further Information
Offers Invited
Key Terms and Conditions
No warranties, express or implied, are provided in relation to any information or statements made in connection to this opportunity. The information contained herein, and within the project dataroom, has not been verified by Hilco and prospective purchasers must undertake their own due diligence to satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of all such information and any statements made. Hilco acts as agent for the Vendor who offers for sale only such right, title and interest the Company possesses in the assets.
