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UN YEAR OF SUSTAINABLE TOURISM FOR DEVELOPMENT 2017 | WHAT DID WE GET UP TO?
The year 2017 was all about sustainable tourism, designated as such by the 70th General Assembly of the United Nations. In response, public and private sector groups around the world launched innovative tourism projects and initiatives designed to raise awareness of sustainable tourism’s contribution to development and highlight the sector’s role as a catalyst for positive change.
Happy World Tourism Day 2017!
“You can be the change you want to see in the world. You can be an ambassador for a better
future. This World Tourism Day, whenever you travel, wherever you travel, remember to:
Respect Nature, Respect Culture, Respect Your Host.” – Taleb Rifai, UNWTO Secretary-General
IBA business development accelerator program for Indigenous entrepreneurs
Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) is teaming up with Investible to pilot a business development accelerator program for Indigenous entrepreneurs. This intensive eight week start-up program is an opportunity to learn from world experts with access to investors, mentors and coaches and will provide participants with the support, capital and networks they need to thrive in developing and realising their visions.
Welcome to Ecotourism Australia! Cooee Traveller joins the family as our newest business member.
Please join us in welcoming our newest business member Cooee Traveller. This company is Australia’s newest Indigenous Tourism Development and Management company, recently launched at the 2016 Global Eco Asia Pacific Tourism Conference in Hobart.
World Tourism Day 2016
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.
$360 000 FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR TOUR OPERATORS IN NSW
If you are a tour operator based in the Sydney Harbour, Blue Mountains World Heritage Area, the Australian Alps, Australia’s Green Cauldron (Northern Rivers/North East NSW) and Australia’s Coastal Wilderness (NSW Far South Coast), there is some good news for you.
Opportunity for Ecotourism industry experts to engage with sustainable development in India
Austrade working in conjunction with the Asian Development Bank are holding a video conference next month and places are limited.
Tasmania to open National Parks to development by tourism enterprises
Like most States and Territories in Australia, Tasmania is seeking Expressions of Interest from tourism operators to develop tourism enterprises within their National Parks.
Ecotourism Australia representation at IORA Dialogue Event for Women's Empowerment
Last week our Operations Manager, Emily, represented Ecotourism Australia at the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Dialogue Event for Paths to Women's Economic Empowerment in Tourism and Textiles businesses.
Geotourism & Australian National Landscapes to present workshop for Enhancing Regional Development Strategies
Geotourism & Australian National Landscapes will be presenting a workshop for Enhancing Regional Development Strategies on 8-10 October in Alice Springs, Northern Territory. See the poster below for more details: