Viewing entries posted in September 2018
HUMANS OF THE REEF: LAURETH RUMBLE - PUMPKIN ISLAND
For the months of September - November, we'll be posting a series of Humans of the Reef case studies. This case study series will capture the faces and stories of the people who work on our reefs - their day-to-day, their perspectives, their favourite things. In doing this, we want to strengthen awareness about the value of, and threats to, coral reefs and their associated ecosystems and show off our certified, best practice operators who are doing their part to protect these incredible natural wonders.
13 SIMPLE SWAPS THAT WILL REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT
Climate change is a reality and in case you didn’t know, tourism currently makes up 8% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions. Whilst the challenge to combat rising temperatures and reduce our global carbon footprint can often feel intimidatingly huge, it’s actually pretty simply to make a few little changes in your life and business that will reduce, if not completely erase, your carbon footprint.
7 READS THAT WILL BOOST YOUR SUSTAINABILITY IQ
It’s happened to the best of us. You’re at a dinner, or an event, and everyone starts talking about a topic you don’t really know enough about, like the latest digital surveillance technology in China* or the most recent episode of The Bachelor. You wish you could contribute to the conversation, but you don’t, because you’d risk giving away that you haven’t been keeping up with the chit chat around the water cooler.
INTRODUCING OUR BUSINESS MEMBER, THE GOOD SCOUT TRAVEL CO.
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome The Good Scout Travel Co. to the Ecotourism Australia family.
INAUGURAL ECOTOURISM MASTERCLASS A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
When a presenter knows enough about a small, Australian marsupial to turn it into a 20-minute business analogy, you know you could only be at an ecotourism event.
HUMANS OF THE REEF: BROOKE NIKORA - OCEAN SAFARI
For the months of September - November, we'll be posting a series of Humans of the Reef case studies. This case study series will capture the faces and stories of the people who work on our reefs - their day-to-day, their perspectives, their favourite things. In doing this, we want to strengthen awareness about the value of, and threats to, coral reefs and their associated ecosystems and show off our certified, best practice operators who are doing their part to protect these incredible natural wonders.
HOW ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA MEMBERS HELP THE REEF
It makes good business sense to preserve the place in which you work. For our members, protecting their local environment means that not only will their visitors get an amazing experience, but also that they’ll be able to operate sustainably in years to come.
INTRODUCING OUR BOARD NOMINEES FOR 2018
From 3 to 10 October, Ecotourism Australia members will be voting to fill five available positions on Ecotourism Australia's Board of Directors.
KANU KAPERS ACHIEVES ADVANCED ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Kanu Kapers for achieving Advanced Ecotourism Certification for their sustainable one day and multi-day Noosa Everglades kayak tours.
WELCOMING ENVIRODRY – OUR NEWEST BUSINESS MEMBER
Larry Mulder’s idea for Envirodry single-use biodegradable towels came 15 years ago, to meet a need in the hair and beauty industry. In 2015, the business started, and it didn’t take long for Larry to realise that these 100% viscose, 100% biodegradable towels really worked, and would be ideally suited to other industries and businesses which launder a lot of towels, including ecotourism businesses.