http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes.asp Welcome to the Ecotourism Australia EcoBytes Newletters section where you can find view previous editions of our newsletter. en-us http://www.ecotourism.org.au/images/ea_logo.gif http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=a9077c43270374ce49 Issue 84, May 10 Lead story: The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE), Australia's premier tourism trade event, will return to Adelaide in 2010 with the theme 'NATURE'. The event will be held at the Adelaide Convention Centre from Saturday 29th May to Friday 4th June. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=b1c2a688f74d7b3819 Issue 83, Apr 10 Lead story: Ecotourism Australia is currently organising the eighteenth annual Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=b7692eae27e672e751 Issue 82, Mar 10 Lead story: Ecotourism Australia has recognised over 40 tourism operators as Green Travel Leaders as part of the Year of Responsible Ethical and Sustainable Tourism. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=8768906a9d598531e8 Issue 81, Feb 10 Lead story: Reduce your flying footprint! We want all our charterers to do the right thing to get to the Whitsundays, so if you "tick the box" to fly carbon neutral when booking your flights, bring us your tickets and we will reimburse your carbon offset costs. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=1bb0ed8ee5229b65aa Issue 80, Jan 10 Lead story: The Premier's Sustainability Awards, now in their eighth year, recognise innovation and reward outstanding achievement in the sustainable use of natural resources for the benefit of all Victorians, now and for the future. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=406de420e8690f9bf3 Issue 79, Dec 09 Lead story: Alice Springs Helicopters has won the Australian Export Small Business Award for 2009. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=daea446ca74fdfbe51 Issue 78, Nov 09 Lead story: An international delegation of over 220 leaders in sustainability gathered in Alice Springs Australia to discuss the latest issues and opportunities across sustainability, ecotourism, tourism in protected areas and climate change response. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=2d97e235fb4341ba80 Issue 77, Oct 09 Lead story: An auction of donated ECO Certified tourism experiences is being held in Alice Springs on the 11th November at the Global Eco Conference Gala Dinner. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=938e768f63714a5ff5 Issue 76, Sept 09 Lead story: Introducing new CEO of Ecotourism Australia. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=01b77a58a2ad8fa389 Issue 75, Aug 09 Lead story: The Age of Stupid is a 90-minute film about climate change, set in the future, which had its ‘GREEN LIVE' premiere in Australia and New Zealand on Weds 19th August. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=22744fcf5055bdbf5c Issue 74, Jul 09 Lead story: Would you like to join Ecotourism Australia in promoting sustainable tourism at the Going Green Expo? http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=53d2dda8ce78a3728a Issue 73, Jun 09 Lead story: National and international tourism industry experts will get together in Alice Springs in November of this year for a series of highly interactive and specialised full day Theme Stream workshops. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=bf6bade89e2efc4147 Issue 72, May 09 Lead story: Alice Springs is set to become an international hub come November 9-11 this year, when a group of leading international ecotourism and sustainability experts gather at Ecotourism Australia’s Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism Conference. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=3ad9f701b0335c67ff Issue 71, Apr 09 Lead story: The Northern Territory Tourism Minister, Dr Chris Burns, today said Budget 2009 will provide increased support for local tourism operators as the global economic crisis continues. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=d737ad8b942ae51416 Issue 70, Mar 09 Lead story: A letter was sent on behalf of our members to the Prime Minister regarding voluntary offsets. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=88f1c0d238ef0fe0b1 Issue 69, Feb 09 Lead story: Ecotourism Australia is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer to its national office in Brisbane. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=c09c7f4a00a1d726cc Issue 68, Jan 09 Lead story: Because you have shown commitment to sustainable tourism practices and have been ECO Certified with Ecotourism Australia, you are entitled to substantial discounts for Climate Action Certification. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=d484548f03d11a519e Issue 67, Dec 08 Lead story: Karijini Eco Retreat has won Gold in the Ecotourism category at the prestigious 2008 WA Tourism Awards. Winners were announced on 29 November at a Gala Dinner hosted by Ernie Dingo and Monica Kos at the Burswood Entertainment Complex Grand Ballroom. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=4813287a63bdebf8c4 Issue 66, Nov 08 Lead story: Holiday-makers and travellers are now able to judge the efforts being made by tourism operators to reduce or eliminate their carbon footprint with a new certification program developed by Sustainable Tourism Australia. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=bbd53de7d2f0b314f5 Issue 65, Oct 08 Lead story: With pressures looming to become more conscious of reducing our carbon footprint, many businesses are looking for answers. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=a19ffe3a4c91973b23 Issue 64, Sept 08 Lead story: Ecotourism Australia will proudly present two new significant tourism awards in addition to the William Angliss EcoGuide Award for Excellence. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=f876e2a21068276j67 Issue 63, Aug 08 Lead story: A field trip to view nature-based tourism opportunities will mark a sustainable tourism forum hosted by NSW Greens MLC, John Kaye, on the Coffs Coast on Sunday from 1pm-5pm. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=d809e2a21068973c92 Issue 62, July 08 Lead story: Speakers, sponsors and venues are being finalised for the event that will prove to be an involving and stimulating program. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=900a8be7d36cb59f34 Issue 61, June 08 Lead story: Ecotourism Australia attended the ATE in Perth last week. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=02ba25ea7d03b896cd Issue 60, May 08 Lead story: Holiday-makers and travellers will easily be able to judge the efforts being made by tourism operators to reduce or eliminate the carbon footprint of their operation with a new certification system being launched at the Tourism Futures Conference this week. http://www.ecotourism.org.au/ecobytes/ecobytes.asp?name=Reader&sid=bd1b649e0da4cc73dd Issue 59, April 08 Lead story: World-recognised ECO Certification by Ecotourism Australia is certainly not an easy credential to achieve, but the number of new certifications over recent months demonstrates the ecotourism industry's commitment to sustainable practice. It also shows the variety of exceptional experiences that Australia has to offer.