Viewing entries posted in April 2015
Jungle Adventures Cape Tribulation introduce the human hamster wheel!
Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action Leader certified operator, Jungle Adventures Cape Tribulation (also known as Jungle Surfing), have opened to the public the world's first "Human Hamster Wheel" interactive cable lift as part of their Jungle Surfing Canopy Tour. The innovative and sustainable cable lift acts as a treadmill, using man-power to winch guests into the treetops for their Jungle Surfing adventure.
Media Release: TripAdvisor GreenLeaders programme goes live in Australia for Earth Day
On Earth Day, TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel Website, has formally announced that it has extended its successful TripAdvisor GreenLeaders™ programme into Australia and New Zealand.
Boat Club Adventure Cruises achieves Ecotourism Certification
Congratulations to Boat Club Adventure Cruises for achieving Ecotourism Certification for its tours; Whale Watch Cruise, Mary River Cruise, Great Sandy Straits Cruise and Activity Cruise.
Geelong to host Wildlife Tourism Conference, September/October 2015
Geelong, Victoria will play host to Australia's third National Wildlife Tourism Conference later this year, with this years conference theme "Wildlife Tourism: A Force for Biodiversity Conservation and Local Economies?"
A third of all 2014 Qantas Australian Tourism Award Winners are ECO certified!
Ecotourism Australia certified operators took home a third of all awards at the 2014 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards, presented at a Gala dinner in Adelaide last week.
Tri State Safaris help bring a brighter future for Vinaka Fiji
Towards the end of last year, Advanced Ecotourism and Climate Action certified Tri State Safaris started a campaign to collect second-hand eye glasses to donate to local people of the Yasawa Island of Fiji. Over the past five months, they have collected over 60 pairs of specs and handed over their first donation to Vinaka Fiji.