Air Travel is not inherently dirty any more than sailing ships are. It is the fuel aircraft currently use that is the problem. And now is our best chance to change that problem.
Working with National Parks Sustainably
Most nations have national parks - environmental zones protected from the usual effects of developmental change. Dedicated to animals, walkers and scientists they are usually strict non-commercial enclaves. But increasingly, parks departments are allowing ecotourism operators to help promote their values and valuables.
The Psychology of Disaster Recovery
It seems like 2020 has outdone itself in terms of disasters. Fire, flood, locust and plague have all hit hard across many parts of the world. Tourism, and especially ecotourism, have seen massive negative impacts as a result. Many operators are seemingly at their wits’ end trying to cope. A strategy is essential.
Tourism Recovery with Ecotourism Australia & WWF-Australia
Just Cruising: Is the Industry Sustainable?
Cruise ships have become stranded off coastlines around the globe. Passengers and crew, desperate to get off, are being rejected by ports which don't want them. The coronavirus crisis could spell the end of the line for an entire industry which has become the butt of much crticism. But this is not news; the cruise business has long been called out for its social, health and environmental problems.
COVID-19 Pandemic: Five Ways Towards Resilience in Tourism Business
As the going gets rough, this new article follows through from the first by Gaia Discovery on surviving COVID-19 through tourism resilience. Here, Mallika Naguran writes on ways the resort, hotel and tour operator sector can go from mere survival mode to reinvent and become creative in their businesses.
Surviving COVID-19 Through Tourism Resilience
There are ways to combat a steep decline in tourism revenues during the COVID-19 outbreak. By becoming more resilient through change in operations and marketing approaches, the tourism, hospitality & travel operators can stay in business while keeping their staff. Mallika Naguran speaks to sustainable tourism and ecotourism experts to put together this feature.
Climate Action Needed in Ecotourism Seasonality
Rebuilding Australian Tourism Sustainably After Bushfires
Palau Passes Law on Sunscreen to Save Corals
Gaia Discovery: Media Partner, Speaker & Moderator
Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards 2019 Winners
Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts and Changi Airport Group have been recognised for their sustainable business operations—they were among the 2019 award recipients of the Singapore Apex Corporate Sustainability Awards. The other winners were Matex Holdings, Moya Holdings and the Right People Renewable Energy (RPRE) Singapore. They clinched the awards in the sustainable solutions category.