Viewing entries posted in November 2018
26th GLOBAL ECO CONFERENCE ADDRESSES OVERTOURISM, ECOTOURISM DEVELOPMENT IN PARKS AND THE FUTURE OF THE REEF
Ecotourism Australia’s 26th Global Eco Conference, held in Townsville, Queensland from 26-28 November, once again brought together the nation’s leading experts on nature-based tourism to discuss the industry’s big issues.
HUMANS OF THE REEF: LAURA RONDEROS - SEASTAR CRUISES
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.
BE PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT THE PROBLEM
What have you heard about the Great Barrier Reef? If we hazard a guess, there’s a good chance it was bad news. Our media, as much as we love it and learn from it, seems to enjoy focusing on the problems when it comes to the reef – coral bleaching, climate change impacts, the dying reef, overfishing – the list goes on. But what we don’t get to hear much about is what people are doing to protect the reef, and to conserve it for future generations. In this article we want to share just some of these things – plus give you some easy ways to get involved and be part of the solution.
HUMANS OF THE REEF: LUCY HUTCHINSON - SPIRIT OF FREEDOM
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.
HUMANS OF THE REEF: JESSICA SMITH - NINGALOO WHALESHARK N DIVE
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.
WSUP STAND UP PADDLE BOARDING ACHIEVES NATURE TOURISM CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to WSUP Stand Up Paddle Boarding for achieving Nature Tourism certification for their Stand Up Paddle Board Lessons!
5 OF AUSTRALIA’S BEST CORAL REEFS OUTSIDE NORTH QUEENSLAND
North Queensland is home to Australia’s famous Great Barrier Reef and this is, without a doubt, a dream destination for those looking to explore the elusive world beneath the water. What you may not realise is that there are other magical reefs around the country which may be even closer to your own backyard. Here are five of our favourites:
DUBAI’S TOUR GUIDE CENTRAL BECOMES NEWEST ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA BUSINESS MEMBER
Tour Guide Central, a one-stop-shop for tourism training courses, has just joined forces with Ecotourism Australia by becoming our first ever Dubai-based Business Member.
HUMANS OF THE REEF: SARAH ELLIS - NINGALOO DISCOVERY
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.
WA WANDERLUST: EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF WEST
You may think that Western Australia, the largest state in Australia, is mostly outback. But in the southwest corner you’ll not only find the state’s capital, Perth but also the delightful Margaret River wine region. Making your way up the coast, the sights you will encounter are breathtaking, with beautiful sandy beaches on one side and vast desert on the other. At the top of the state lies the mighty Kimberley region. Need some more inspiration? Here’s a selection of our favourite places and activities for your next visit to WA.