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QUANDAMOOKA COAST ACHIEVES ECO AND ROC CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to Quandamooka Coast for achieving ECO and ROC Certifications for its Yalingbila Whale Tours and Cultural Guided Land Based Walks. Quandamooka Coast is the tourism arm of QYAC (Quandamooka Yoolooburrabee Aboriginal Corporation) who also operate ECO certified Redlands Kayak Tours and ECO, ROC and Climate Action certified Minjerribah Camping.
MARGARET RIVER RETREAT ACHIEVES ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION
Margaret River Retreat, near the majestic Boranup Forest National Park in Western Australia, is our newest ECO certified accommodation, and offers a diverse mix of accommodation styles ideal for any holidaymaker. These include luxury eco-glamping and four self-contained studio rooms, plus a safari camp and bush camp, both of which should be open by 2021.
WHAT KINDS OF EMISSIONS ARE YOU GENERATING? AND CAN YOU CHANGE THEM?
The disruption of the hospitality and tourism industry by COVID-19 has led to a drastic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. While the decline in greenhouse gas emissions benefits the environment, lockdowns and social distancing are not viable long-term strategies to combat global warming. Effective long-term strategies involve tourism businesses assessing and reducing carbon emissions generated by their operations.
ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION FOR LORD HOWE ENVIRONMENTAL TOURS
Ecotourism Australia is proud to welcome its newest member, Lord Howe Environmental Tours, into the family and offer congratulations to their recent achievement of reaching Ecotourism Certification for their Coral Viewing and Snorkelling Tour, Ultimate Snorkelling Tour and Mt Gower Trek.
ECOTOURISM RECOVERY IN TIMES OF COVID-19
We are currently facing an unprecedented global health crisis, with repercussions that are being felt in all sectors of society and the economy, especially in the tourism sector. However, at moments like this it is important to remember that tourism has shown a strong resilience to adapt, innovate and recuperate from adversity and we should get prepared for recovery.
BIG4 ADVENTURE WHITSUNDAY RESORT ACHIEVES ECOTOURISM CERTIFICATION
Congratulations to BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort for achieving Ecotourism Certification!
WELCOMING YARRA RIVER CRUISES TO THE ECOTOURISM AUSTRALIA FAMILY
Congratulations to Yarra River Cruises for achieving ECO Certification at the Ecotourism level.
NEWLY CERTIFIED ECO EXPERIENCES ON FRASER ISLAND
Located on the world’s largest sand island is the newly certified operator Fraser Experience Tours. This Australian family-owned business has been offering guided tours for over 20 years and has just achieved Ecotourism Certification for its 1 Day Experience Tours, 1 Day Hummer Tour, 1 Day Fantastic Fraser Island Tour and Custom Tours.
BAREFOOT TOURS ACHIEVES A HAT TRICK OF CERTIFICATION
You know an operator is committed to the principles of ecotourism when they achieve Advanced Ecotourism, Climate Action Business and Respecting our Culture (ROC) certification all on their first attempt. We are very proud to welcome Cairns-based Barefoot Tours to the Ecotourism Australia family!
ARE YOU AN ECO TRAVELLER?
With regional holidays starting to be allowed in some Australian states by the beginning of June, we are eager to leave the house and enjoy the beautiful autumn days on the beach, surrounded by mountain ranges or in the middle of lush rainforest. Although the earth was able to rejuvenate over the past weeks, with all our travel excitement coming up, we should not ignore the fact that travelling responsibly is still so important for our environment.