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Viewing entries posted in September 2016

World Tourism Day 2016

27 September 2016 | 0 Comments

With almost 1.2 billion people travelling abroad each year, tourism has become a prodigious economic sector and a powerful tool in creating prosperity and peace for millions of people worldwide.

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Curbing consumption – Water you waiting for?

16 September 2016 | 0 Comments

The tourism industry is largely dependent on water. Accommodation providers, in particular, depend on large quantities of water to run showers, swimming pools, irrigation systems and so on. Consequently, a medium to large hotel in Australia, for example, uses around 79,000 litres per day, equating roughly to the same amount of water needed to fill 29 Olympic-sized pools each year.

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Region X achieve Advanced Ecotourism, Climate Action & ROC certification!

13 September 2016 | 0 Comments

Kayak and Bike tour operator, Region X has achieved Advanced, Climate Action Business (CA) and Respecting Our Culture Certification (ROC) for their commitment to conserve and interpret local natural and cultural heritage, and take action against Climate Change.

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Ecotourism Australia's Internship Program

12 September 2016 | 0 Comments

Are you a nature lover? Are you passionate about sustainability? Do you want to enter the world of nature-based tourism? Ecotourism Australia’s (EA) internship program is a great opportunity to learn from a leading ecotourism organisation.

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Paronella Park – continuing the legacy

5 September 2016 | 0 Comments

The story of a forgotten ecotourism legacy and the people who brought it back to life.

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Congratulations to Down Under Cruise and Dive and The Adventure Company on their Advanced Certification!

1 September 2016 | 0 Comments

Down Under Cruise and Dive (DUCD) and The Adventure Company (TAC) have achieved Advanced Certification, for practicing outstanding nature conservation and interpretation.

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