SOULFUL CONCEPTS JOINS ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA COMMUNITY
Ecotourism Australia would like to welcome our newest member, Soulful Concepts, to the Ecotourism Australia community. Soulful Concepts is an accredited travel company that is redefining the tourism industry with its philanthropic travel design that offers hand-crafted travel experiences for charities, corporates and individuals who want to have a positive impact on the destinations they visit.
YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT AND YOU: WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR HIDDEN EMISSIONS
From transport to travel to trash, greenhouse gas emissions are embedded in the choices we make in our day-to-day lives. To tackle the carbon footprint you may unknowingly produce, it is essential to know where it is coming from. Ecological footprint calculators such as The Global Footprint Network's quiz can provide a great illustration of your individual carbon footprint – but how can we reduce it? Here are some of the simple changes you can make in your daily life.
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY FROM ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA’S NEWEST (ANIMAL) ADDITIONS
Happy Mother’s Day 2021! As always, this is a chance to reflect on and be thankful for the mothers who have helped us grow and become the people we are today. There are many mothers to celebrate this year, particularly those who have been busy raising their newborn calves, pups, and joeys at our Ecotourism Australia’s certified zoos and wildlife parks! Read on to see how these mums have been introducing their babies to the world.
MEDIA RELEASE | MAJOR QUEENSLAND TOURISM INDUSTRY BODIES COLLABORATE FOR LONG-TERM INDUSTRY SUSTAINABILITY
Nature-based tourism operators in Queensland are being given a boost this month thanks to a new agreement between long-term industry partners, Ecotourism Australia (EA) and the Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) to cross-recognise each other’s certification programs.
A.KUBE AVIATION ACHIEVE NATURE TOURISM CERTIFICATION
Ecotourism Australia is proud to announce its newest member, A.Kube Aviation, which has recently been certified at the Nature Tourism level. A.Kube Aviation is not only dedicated to providing a quality and exciting experience to its visitors but also one which assures its activities have a minimal impact on the environment.
NORTH STAR HOLIDAY RESORT ACHIEVES ECO CERTIFICATION
The Ecotourism Australia family extends a warm welcome to the North Star Holiday Resort who have recently achieved ECO Certification at the Ecotourism level. This means the North Star is dedicated not only to offering prime accommodation but also leaving a minimal impact on the environment, offering captivating ways of learning to care for the environment, contributing to conservation and helping local communities.
WELCOME CAMPERVAN FINDER TO THE EA BUSINESS COMMUNITY
Welcome to our newest Business Member, Campervan Finder! Campervan Finder is a leading travel agency that specialises in campervan, motorhome and 4WD rentals for their customers throughout Australia
SYDNEY HARBOUR ECOWALKS TOURS ACHIEVES ECO CERTIFICATION
Ecotourism Australia is excited to welcome Sydney Harbour EcoWalks Tours to the community! We congratulate them on achieving the Ecotourism Certification, meaning their business will focus on tourism which leaves a minimal impact and teaches people about the environment, all whilst contributing to conservation and helping local communities.
GREEN DESTINATIONS STORY AWARDS | NIUE WINS ISLANDS AND SEASIDE CATEGORY
The 2021 Green Destinations Story Awards took place last Friday, 12 March. The globally recognised award ceremony showcased the most inspirational stories of resilient tourism practices from the 2020 Top 100 Competition – sponsored by ITB and GLP Films.
PROVIDENTIAL MAGIC SAIL INTO ECO CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Providential Magic, for achieving ECO Certification at the Ecotourism level for their day sail tours to Whitehaven Beach, sunset tours and overnight sail charters. Providential Magic operates among the pristine 74 tropical islands of the Whitsundays in Queensland, Australia.