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Tributes paid to Explore co-founder Derek Moore
Wednesday, 31 Jan, 2023
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Adventure travel pioneer Derek Moore, has passed away
Moore co-founded Explore in 1981 and became pre-eminent in the adventure travel market.
He was a former AITO chair
Tributes poured in from ‘Explore apprentices’ who learnt their trade under Derek.
Ashley Toft, now CEO of AITO member KE Adventure Travel said; “It was a privilege to have worked with Derek and so great that he was still involved in AITO.
He was a legend to many AITO members and others in travel.
Latterly, he wrote a fascinating book about his life in travel and he also set up the Derek Moore Foundation charity,
Martyn Sumners, AITO Executive Director said: “He was more than happy to share his knowledge and experience. He loved AITO with such a passion
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