Viewing entries posted in January 2019
WE'RE UPDATING OUR ECO CERTIFICATION PROGRAM
Over the last 12 months, EA has been conducting a comprehensive review of the ECO Certification program to simplify the application process and ensure our criteria accurately reflects current global best practice standards for sustainable, minimal impact tourism. Routine reviews of the criteria are vital for maintaining the integrity of our programs.
GET READY FOR THESE NEXT-GEN LEADERS
What does it take to make a difference? Is it passion? Bravery? Determination? A willingness to stay standing when others won’t? In any case, it’s obvious that not all heroes wear capes. In this article, we want to introduce you to some amazing young people from across the globe. These are heroes who have shown that age is just a number. They have proven that one individual can inspire a thousand others. These are some real inspirational individuals who make it feel like we have reached a turning point – that our future is in good hands. Don’t underestimate what future generations may be capable of achieving. Get ready to learn about some of our future leaders.
EVERYDAY ECOTOURISM HEROES EDITION 3: JESS LEASK
“Jess' enthusiasm is infectious. She makes you want to do more. Just being around her, I've realised that while I do try and do my part, there is so much more that I could be doing to contribute.”
RIGHT FOOT FORWARD WA ACHIEVES NATURE TOURISM CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Right Foot Forward WA for achieving Nature Tourism Certification for their adventure learning programs for youth and specialist adult adventure programs!
THESE MOVIES WILL BRING OUT THE ECO HERO IN YOU, TOO
It’s a long weekend in Australia, and whilst some of you might be heading to our nation’s azure waters to escape the sizzling temperatures of the past few weeks, others will prefer to stay indoors and enjoy the coolness of a beloved and gently humming air-conditioner.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUTBACK ELITE TOURS FOR ACHIEVING ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Outback Elite Tours on achieving Ecotourism Certification for their East and West MacDonnell Ranges Day Tours, Chambers Pillar and Rainbow Valley Conservation Park Day Tour, Fink River National Park and Hermannsburg Day Tour and Uluru and Kata-Tjuta and Kings Canyon National Park 3 Day Tour.
PART TWO OF OUR NT ADVENTURE
This is the second part of two-part Northern Territory road trip article – check out where we’ve been so far here!
EVERYDAY ECOTOURISM HEROES - ZANE ROBNIK
When Zane first joined the Park Trek Walking Holidays team as a guide in September 2018, it was easy to see that he would quickly become an outstanding advocate for the business, and for everything that ecotourism promotes.
HERE’S HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME NT ADVENTURE
Australia is renowned for its spectacular and unique natural environment. Although we’ve got beautiful beaches and good surf breaks, there is so much more to experience beyond that!
EVERYDAY ECOTOURISM HEROES: RONDA GREEN
When talking about everyday ecotourism heroes, it’s hard to go past someone like Dr Ronda Green. Owner/operator of Advanced Ecotourism Certified, Green Travel Leader, Araucaria Ecotours and Chair of Wildlife Tourism Australia, Ronda has been living and breathing ecotourism longer than many people have even been using the word.