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How a yearning for travel grew a 35-year-old overnight success

Diversification has been key for these three burgeoning retail and travel businesses.

Sue MitchellColumnist

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Adventure travel operator Intrepid Travel has swung from fighting for survival to posting its strongest sales on record within the space of four years.

The 35-year-old company, founded in 1989 by university mates Darrell Wade and Geoff Manchester, has had its fair share of ups and downs over the past three decades.

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Sue Mitchell
Sue MitchellColumnistSue Mitchell writes the fortnightly Window Shopping column for the Financial Review and has covered retailing for over 30 years. Connect with Sue on Twitter. Email Sue at smitchell2045@gmail.com

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