Member News and Projects

Member News and Projects

Ibex Expeditions Awarded National Tourism Award for Most Innovative Tour Operator in India

The National Tourism Awards of the Ministry of Tourism serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the Indian travel and tourism industry. Ibex Expeditions was honoured by the President of India in New Delhi, on 29th February 2012 as the 'Most Innovative Tour Operator' of India.

 

Hawaii Island Retreat Eco-Boutique Hotel Featured on Green Lodging News

Hawaii Island Retreat's eco-boutique hotel and spa is a place of intentional peacefulness, set among towering evergreens and ocean breezes along Hawaii Island's North Kohala coast. Here, you can relax and unwind on 50 acres of gardens, wild groves, and ancient valley trails.

 

Global Responsible Transport Service, Green Path Transfers, Now in Business in over 300 Destinations

The world's largest global ground-transfer service focused on eco-friendly operators and greening the market, Green Path Transfers today announced that it has expanded its presence to over 300 cities and destinations worldwide.

 

Mid-Nepal Tourism Development Committee Forms Partnerships to Develop Integrated Tourism Master Plan

By Bijaya Pradhan, Dream Nepal Travels & Tours

 

March 28, 2012 - A half day interaction programme was organised at Daman, Makwanpur district by Mid-Nepal Tourism Development Committee. The Committee was formed in March 2012 by tourism stakeholders from Chitwan, Nawalparasi, Tanahu, Gorkha, Lamjung, Dhading and Makawanpur districts, and promotes public-private partnerships to achieve the following objectives:

Rios Tropicales Welcomes ICANN 43 Delegates on an Inspiring Rainforest Adventure

 

By Annalisa Roger

 

As ICANN 43 begins, a world of excitement awaits. Traveling from around the globe, 1700 people are uniting to collaborate and discuss the future of the Internet in San Jose.

 

Ecotourism New Zealand Business Workshop, April 2012

Ecotourism NZ is a non-profit organisation run with support by Tai Poutini Polytechnic on the West Coast of the South Island and sponsors. Our objective is to support the development of quality nature-based experiences in New Zealand and encourage collaboration within the sector.

VolcanoDiscovery Hawai`i: Connecting with the Heartbeat of Hawai`i's Big Island

Phil is the manager of VolcanoDiscovery Hawai`i, leading a five-person team of local specialist guides currently operating from an office in his off-grid house.

 

By Ayako Ezaki (The International Ecotourism Society)

 

SEEtheWILD Launches The WildTribe

An Exclusive Opportunity for Travel and Wildlife Enthusiasts to Support Conservation

 

GVI Round the World Volunteer Travel Competition

Volunteer Round the World with GVI for One Year

GVI has launched an international search to send one person around the world for one year, with flights, volunteering on a range of long-term, sustainable GVI programs and expeditions in one of the most incredible positions in volunteer travel!

Art & Gator Magazine and Tours

New print and digital magazine will feature upscale Florida outdoor and cultural themes

 

 

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