ecotourism News

Share your travel story and win a holiday! “The only footprint you leave is your story!” Such were the excellent sentiments of the Ecotourism Travel Blog Contest...

United Planet, a leader in the field of international volunteering, invites travel agents to send clients “Away for Good” on trips that include service, excursions, cultural activities, and more.

Travel enthusiasts can now submit photos to Kutoa, a socially green company that promotes travel for social good. Two winners will choose from seven incredible international trips. Contest proceeds directly benefit important social causes.

Saving the marine turtle just may be one of the few things the international community can agree on these days.

I wanted to find out if anyone thinks that through my bouts of attempted murder, torture, pain and stress received if anything positive can come out of this other then my expertise and 2.8 trillion dollars being in the environmental sector.

Interest in Belize as a Vacation Destination Trending Upwards

Mynatour ecotourism community sponsored by WHL.travel is launching the first-ever ecotourism travel blog contest. This innovative competition invites travelers to share their travel blog in order to promote green travel and ecotourism best practices.

This seasonal travel deal offers travelers a unique chance to learn about the culture, history, and natural beauty of Costa Rica

Biodregadeable SunScreen is a must now for visitors to many ecoparks around the world.

In an effort to curtail the harmful effects of the invasive lionfish, Hamanasi is announcing a new spear fishing adventure.

Local Perspectives on Tourism Features Interviews with Locals from Around the World

Tourists can experience a range of ecotourism activities in Malaysia, such as caving, hiking, jungle trekking, white water rafting, river cruising, bird watching, and diving.

SEEtheWILD announces two new destinations for sea turtle conservation tours: El Salvador and Nicaragua. To celebrate, SEEtheWILD is offering a Nicaragua turtle sweepstakes and a tour guided by famed explorer Fabien Cousteau.

SEEtheWILD is announcing two new destinations for sea turtle conservation tours: El Salvador and Nicaragua. To celebrate, SEEtheWILD is offering a Nicaragua turtle sweepstakes and a tour with explorer Fabien Cousteau.

Project Domino, Mote Marine Laboratory’s Center for Shark Research to Present New Findings on Whale Sharks at Academic Showcase. Biologists, Archaeologists to Speak About Mayan Culture, Environment, Sustainability.

Redwood Parks Lodge Company received certification from the Humboldt County Green Business Program this month in recognition of their commitment to reducing environmental impact at their place of business.

Planeterra and The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Bring Industry Leaders Together to Collaborate on Global Voluntourism Initiative to Transform Good Intentions into Best Practice

Coming on the back of the Australian Government’s announcement of a National Tourism Accreditation Framework, the marriage of the Accommodation Association of Australia and EarthCheck sends strong signals that something big is afoot.

Innovative new green Vietnam travel choices available for 2011

CapeRace™ Cultural Adventures selected as finalist of 250 entries for the National Geographic/Ashoka Changemaker’s Geotourism Challenge

Annual humpback whale migration now in progress through Turks & Caicos islands. Sightings confirmed January 22nd off coast of Middle Caicos!! Come enjoy the day, relax on the porch at Daniel's Cafe and watch these glorious huge creatures roll on by.

Swimming with Whale Sharks, Traditional Dancing and More to Preserve a Fragile Marine Ecosystem

Eco-Tourism Pioneer Megan Epler Wood Joins Non-Profit Voluntourism Pacesetter Planeterra as Next Director

DeepIntoAfrica.com has been granted sole rights to bring volunteers from North America to assist with the Tuli Conservation Project, a research initiative aiming to help preserve the pristine Tuli Block of Southern Africa.

Birds of Belize author H. Lee Jones to lead his second annual birding week in southern Belize.

Marine Biologists from Georgia Aquarium, Mote Marine Lab, Ecocean and Project Domino to Speak About Conservation, Whale Shark Preservation at Whale Shark Festival in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

This huge hostel in Milan is undergoing serious renovations to become more eco-friendly and handicap accessible, but also provides helpful information on those traveling to Milan on holiday.

Renowned Marine Biologists from Georgia Aquarium, Mote Marine Lab, Ecocean and Project Domino to Speak About Conservation, Whale Shark Preservation

Renowned Marine Biologists from Georgia Aquarium, Mote Marine Lab and Project Domino to Speak About Conservation, Whale Shark Preservation at Whale Shark Festival in Isla Mujeres, Mexico

Readily affordable and easily accessible from UK by car or train, these idyllic walking, cycling and simply relaxing holidays are celebrated for their exceptional hospitality based on superb cuisine, plenty of good wine and a convivial atmosphere.

The Seaview Hotel is a luxury, four star hotel in Gambia. The hotel offeis 10% discount deals on a wide range of hotel rooms & holiday accommodation for short term, long term or overnight visitors tourists & holidaymakers in the Gambia, West Africa

Travel Indochina, a leading specialist in Asia travel, fosters sustainable tourism with its uniquely crafted 14-day ‘Indochina Footprints’ journey so travelers visiting Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos can give something back to the places they visit.

Eco-Tourism in Tanzania The beauty of Mount Kilimanjaro, the Rift Valley,Ngorongoro Conservation area, and the Serengeti attracts countless visitors every year.Tanzania safaris,climbing kilimanjaro,zanzibar beach holidays are some vacation holidays.

Rusty Johnson, Amazon explorer, photographer, and author living in the Hudson Valley with his Amazonian wife is producing an independent documentary

Kanyakumari will also turn eco-friendly from April onwards when the ban on using plastics with less than 20 microns comes into effect

JITOA organized two days FAM trip for its active members of Inbound Tour Operators to visit the first eco-lodge in Wadi Feynan, which is owned by the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature (RSCN) and operated by EcoHotels.

Taza Chocolate of Somerville, Massachusetts and Cotton Tree Lodge of Toledo, Belize, will partner to offer a special 'bean- to-bar' Chocolate Week itinerary in May of 2010 in Belize

Ecotourism travel agency Ceviche Tours and the Isla Mujeres Department of Tourism announce the dates for the Third Annual Whale Shark Festival in Isla Mujeres, Mexico, championing the need to preserve a fragile marine ecosystem.

Planeterra Appeals to Concerned Groups and Individuals to Make Online Donations to Peru Flood Relief and If Traveling to Cusco Bring Essential Items, Clothing and Food

Into Simbaland supports and plays an active role by working hand in hand with well intentioned busy people like you to link you to agencies both private and public as well as individuals to try and bring about positive change to their lives.

A honeymoon seals the first steps of a long journey together and “more and more couples are choosing eco-friendly honeymoons,” agrees Anna Pezik, senior editor at Brides.com.

New Partnership to Create Expanded Opportunities for Sustainable Tourism Companies in Costa Rica

New report helps travelers plan vacations to places where human rights and the environment are protected.

CalyCanto.com Announces Reduced Rates On EcoTour Packages Packages Starting at $200 a Night, Including Lodging and Activities

Swimming with Whale Sharks, Traditional Dancing and More; Bloom of 200+ Whale Sharks Witnessed Swimming Together in Major Aggregation

H. Lee Jones, author of 'Birds of Belize', will lead a special birding trip in Punta Gorda, Belize from January 2nd - 9th, 2010. The trip is scheduled around the Belize Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count.

The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Partners with Planeterra Foundation and Confirms New Conference Dates - September 8-10, 2010

Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps in Kenya are named the winner of the Virgin Airways World Responsible Tourism Award for Best for Conservation of a Species or a Conservation Area.

Victoria BC has been a destination drawing tourists for over 100 years. Come experience for yourself the splendor and adventure that awaits.

EU-EAGA BizTech Partnership aims to facilitate business and technology partnership between participating organizations from the European Union (EU) and Asia particularly in BIMP-EAGA region to formalise business partnership.