ECO Certification Workshop - Port Augusta, SA
Ecotourism Australia, with the support of SA Arid Lands, held an ECO Certification workshop for Flinders Ranges and Outback region ecotourism operators (Wednesday 25th June in Port Augusta). The workshop was a great success - giving operators an opportunity to complete their application with face-to-face coaching and also providing information on how to meet the National Landscapes conservation criteria. South Australian Tourism Industry Council were also there on the day to lend a hand with the Business Management requirements of certification. We look forward to having these wonderful operators certified and working with them further on their sustainability journey!
Good news for Tasmania's World Heritage Area
Last week brought good news for Tasmania's World Heritage Area as UNESCO refused the Federal Government's bid to delist more than 70,000 hectares of forest.
Congratulations to Ecotourism Australia Director – Tony Charters
Ecotourism Australia is very pleased to congratulate Tony as he has been awarded MEMBER (AM) IN THE GENERAL DIVISION OF THE ORDER OF AUSTRALIA “for significant service to the eco-tourism industry, particularly to nature-based recreation, and to environmental education and visitor programs.“
Congratulations to Yondah Beach House for achieving Ecotourism Certification
Congratulations to Yondah Beach House for achieving Ecotourism Certification.
Byron Bay Adventure Tours are newly Ecotourism certified!
Congratulations to Byron Bay Adventure Tours for achieving Ecotourism Certification.
Our Planet Travel launches Life on the Green Road
Our Planet Travel is a member of Ecotourism Australia and has just launched Life on the Green Road. Read more below about the exciting news!
Savannah Guides School - El Questro - 09-12 October 2014 - “Guiding Skills in the Kimberley”
Savannah Guides invites you to El Questro in the amazing Kimberley for our next Savannah Guides School. This four day workshop will showcase the dramatic landscape of the region, its frontier history and the enormous tourism future of Australia’s North West. El Questro Wilderness Park is an iconic destination covering over one million acres and boasting spectacular settings for its diverse accommodation and Ranger guided tours, barramundi fishing, horse trekking and helicopter adventures. Our activities will explore the park environment and develop a range of guiding skills. Please join us at the El Questro Savannah Guides School for some fascinating field trips, interactive professional development and a lot of fun!
Register for the 2014 Victorian Tourism Conference
Join the Victorian Tourism Industry Council in Geelong for the 2014 Victorian Tourism Conference 14-15 July.
National Landscapes Signature Product & ECO Certification Workshop – 25 June, Port Augusta
Ecotourism Australia will deliver an industry workshop to assist Flinders Ranges and Outback operators in achieving ECO certification and meeting the National Landscapes Signature Product Nature Criteria. South Australia Tourism Commission will also be running an international export ready component to the workshop.
Ecotourism Australia CEO Exploring Cairns
Rod Hillman, CEO Ecotourism Australia, found time after ATE appointments to visit the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre to congratulate them on achieving Advanced Ecotourism Certification.