Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre will continue as Visit Finland’s Sustainable Travel Finland company
Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre received the first Sustainable Travel Finland recognition in the autumn of 2020.
12 more European airports align their operations with the highest decarbonisation standards
Basel-Mulhouse airport in France/Switzerland, 9 airports in Portugal including Lisbon, and Stockholm Arlanda and Göteborg Landvetter airports in Sweden upgrade to the highest levels of the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme.
Amilla Resort becomes only hotel in Maldives to achieve ‘Considerate Collection’ Green Status
Pioneering resort adds Small Luxury Hotels of the World accolade to its eco-credentials.
JLL partners with EEA to set and drive ESG reporting standards in the hotel and hospitality industry
Rekha Toora appointed Chair of new Capital Markets Committee.
WELCOME TO OUR APRIL CERTIFIED OPERATORS
It takes dedication and passion to pave the way for a sustainable future. By beginning their ECO Certification journey, tourism operators can ensure they are putting in place effective and ethical sustainability practices for the longevity of their operation and the conservation of the natural environment. Here are the tourism operators who completed their criteria and achieved certification in April 2022!
The Oceania Project (Badtjala Country/Hervey Bay, QLD)
(Photo credit: The Oceania Project)
Founded in 1988 to support the conservation of whales, dolphins and the ocean environment, The Oceania Project decided to pursue ECO Certification achieving ECO certified Ecotourism this month. They are a scientific and educational not for profit with a dominant focus on research and conservation of Australia’s Eastern Coast marine environment. The long-term study of the behaviour and ecology of Humpback Whales in Hervey Bay has been the major work of The Oceania Project and was, and still is, made possible through collaboration with individuals participating in the organisation’s internship program. To date, 1,500 interns have joined the Annual Whale Research Expeditions in Hervey Bay, which is open to all members of the public with no prior experience required. Anyone with an interest in marine life and/or sustainability is welcome aboard their Whale Research Expeditions to contribute to crucial research and conservation.
Discover more about their experiences and research here.
Southern Secrets (Various, NSW and VIC)
(Photo credit: Southern Secrets)
The latest addition to the Ecotourism Australia community is Southern Secrets, having achieved Nature Tourism Certification this month. Southern Secrets specialise in boutique tour experiences around Australia, particularly in New South Wales and Victoria, in the interest areas such as Indigenous tourism, food and wine, city sights and nature and wildlife.
Environmental protection is a major part of Southern Secrets’ ethos, and the business is committed to a minimal impact ‘Zero Footprint’ Policy, inspired by Aboriginal connection to Country. The tour group aims to be carbon neutral by reducing unnecessary use of electricity and paper and conducting their tours on foot, on public transport or in GreenFleet registered vehicles. Furthermore, Southern Secrets only use local suppliers for their operations and all consumables are carefully selected to ensure minimal environmental impact. Visitor education forms a significant part of their tours and Southern Secrets aims to raise awareness of environmentally friendly practices among all participants.
See their range of available tours here.
Congratulations to our members who have grown their suite of certifications!
- Calypso Reef Cruises (Kuku-Yalanji Country/Port Douglas) – Climate Action Business certified
- Experience Daintree (Kuku-Yalanji Country/Port Douglas) – Climate Action Business certified
Cover image: Southern Secrets
Six Senses Svart in Norway goes off-grid with first energy-positive project
Six Senses Svart aims to inspire guests to “take a beat” and raise awareness of the possibilities of regenerative travel and the importance of the polar region, in partnership with the local community.
Hilton Grand Vacations and Mālama Pu`uloa host Earth Day Tree Planting to help restore Oahu coastline
Dozens of Hilton Grand Vacations team members, owners and community volunteers join effort to remove invasive species and replant native vegetation along Oahu coastline.
New report from WTTC and JLL outlines global cities’ preparedness for sustainable Travel & Tourism growth
WTTC and JLL release latest ‘Destination 2030: Global cities’ readiness for sustainable tourism growth’.
Bonaire to adopt Coral on behalf of Eco-Conscious visitors that sign destination pledge
‘The Bonaire Bond’, launching on Earth Day, encourages awareness of the island’s sustainability initiatives, supported by a yearlong reef renewal campaign.
The FiturNext Observatory launches the 2023 Challenge dedicated to how tourism can contribute to regenerating natural spaces
The fourth edition of FiturNext will reward tourism initiatives that contribute to the regeneration of the environment in three areas: land, water and public or private organisations that address the 2023 Challenge through the management and promotion of this type of action.