North America

By David L. Andersen

In memory of Chief Randy Kapashesit of Northern Ontario, who passed away at a much too early age this past week.

The following message was written by TIES Advisory Board member Rick MacLeod Farley, who has worked with Chief Randy Kapashesit and known him personally. By sharing Rick's message, we hope to honor Randy's life and legacy, and to share some of Randy's wisdom and inspirations, which some of us have been fortunate enough to have experienced first hand. The entire team of TIES wishes to send our condolences to Randy's family, friends, Cree Village Ecolodge team and everyone in the community of MoCreebec.

The National Association of Recreation Resource Planners (NARRP) annual awards recognize outstanding accomplishments by individuals, agencies, and organizations in the field of recreation resource planning and management. The NARRP Board of Directors presented seven awards in three categories at their annual conference that was held April 16-20, 2012 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Qaggiqtiit Cultural Performance Group

By Mike Robbins, Partner, ^the Tourism Company and Project Manager for the Arviat Community Ecotourism initiative

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.

Facebook Farmstead Chef Cookbook Giveaway

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)

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

2012: A Return to the Farmstead

As part of a push to boost the tourism economy in the United States, President Obama has appointed the national visitor industry advisory board, at the recommendation of Senator Mark Begich.

U.S. retirees helped measure sea turtles during a visit to Magdalena Bay, Baja California Sur, Mexico, with RED Sustainable Tourism. (Photo Credit: Anne McEnany)

 South facing windows over the entrance flood the central atrium with natural light. (Photo Credit: CNSC)

By Mary Kuhner

Adventure Yachting Expeditions Along the West Coast of BC and Alaska Offer Authentic Sailing Experiences for the Nature Buff and Eco-Conscious Traveller

Hunter H. McIntosh Selected as One of the Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing by the Hospitality Sales Marketing Association International (HSMAI)