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ECO certified tourism rewarded at 2015 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards
The 2015 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards Gala Night took place last Friday, with some of Australia’s best tourism operators on display. Ecotourism Australia was thrilled to see 38 of our members represented, taking home 17 well-earned awards, and making up 22% of all award winners.
Good Luck to our Members at the Australian Tourism Awards tonight!
Ecotourism Australia would like to wish the best of luck to all 38 of our members who have made it through as finalists in the 2015 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards!
Ecotourism Australia Members Rewarded at State Tourism Awards
Over the past four weeks, the winners of State Tourism Awards have been announced at gala nights across the country and Ecotourism Australia (EA) has been thrilled to see our members make up 25% of winners in eligible categories. Fifty one (51) EA members, making up over 10% of EA’s total membership base, took home seventy one (71) awards this year. A remarkable result with better than one in ten members of Ecotourism Australia being acknowledged as winners at the State Tourism Awards.
Tasmania announced as the host for Ecotourism Australia’s 2016 GlobalEco Conference
‘And the winner is Tasmania!’ announced Rick Murray, Chairman of Ecotourism Australia, today declaring Ecotourism Australia’s 2016 GlobalEco conference will be held in Tasmania. ‘Tasmania is a centre for ecotourism in Australia with high quality tour operators delivering excellent experiences in a land blessed with natural and cultural wonders,’ said Mr. Murray.
Congratulations to Rottnest Island Authority!
Congratulations to Rottnest Island Authority for achieving Advanced Ecotourism Certification for their accommodation, camping, and tours!
Ecotourism Australia Board Elections 2015
Ecotourism Australia held its Annual General Meeting at its offices – 6/67 O’Connell Terrace Bowen Hills, Queensland – today.
An election for the five vacant Director positions were held with the following being elected:
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.
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?"
Earth Hour 2015 - lights out illuminates Climate Change
Saturday 28th of March saw Earth Hour 2015 - a global event where everyone is encouraged to switch off their lights from 8:30pm to 9:30pm in the worlds largest grassroots movement for the environment. The Ecotourism Australia team participated by switching off their homes for the hour!
Registrations open for Clean Up Australia Day 2015
Clean Up Australia Day 2015 is quickly approaching - the event will take place Nationally on Sunday the 1st of March 2015.