Articles tagged ‘ecotourism’
EcoTravelLogue listed by International Ecotourism Society
By Linda | April 6th, 2008 |
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While it’s great to be recognised by other websites and it’s very important to maintain an air of humility, y’know, not get too pompous about it, how could I possibly not get excited when I discovered an article by EcoTravelLogue highlighted by the granddaddy of all ecotourism organisations, The International Ecotourism Society (TIES). Thanks guys!
TIES, [...]
New Ecological Travel Guides by VERY Publications
By Linda | February 12th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Just when you thought you’d found your favourite travel guides another lot pops on to the market to cause confusion but these aren’t any old tourist guides, no, eco travellers, the VERYstyleguide Ecological focuses specifically on the various aspects enviro tourists get excited about like, green restaurants, ethical businesses or alternative travel in the city [...]
Ecotourism is Growing Up
By Linda | February 8th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
I bet if you were asked how long the term ‘ecotourism’ has been around, you’d never guess 25 years. Well, this month, the ever-changing travel concept turns a quarter of a century and like a good wine it only gets better with age.
Since 1983, when Hector Ceballos-Lascurain, a Mexican architect, environmentalist and ecotourism consultant, first [...]
Ecotourism News 7 Feb 08
By Linda | February 7th, 2008 | Add a Comment »
The Indonesia Logue has reported on some new ecotourism developments in the southern Asian region.
Wonosobo in Central Java is planning a regreening program for the area and have involved around 810,000 locals in the project.
In Central Sulawesi, Lore Lindu National Park, a protected rainforest rich in flora and fauna, is being promoted [...]
New Look Ecotourism Travel Guide at EcoTravelLogue.com
By Linda | February 6th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Well, whaddya think of our new home? Eco Travel Logue has been given a wonderful face lift to take us skipping and dancing through the rest of 2008 and beyond. And, to complete the fancy makeover, we’ve been given the new name of Ecotourism Travel Guide. Like it? I do.
Navigating the site is a bit [...]
Responsible Travel Matters to UK Holidaymakers
By Linda | February 4th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
An exclusive survey carried out by The Times newspaper in the UK has revealed up to 78% of Britons take into account whether the holiday they’re booking is eco-friendly or responsible.
This is great news for those who have ploughed their time and efforts into providing environmentally sound tours, resorts and packages. And, wonderful news, too, [...]
Ecotourism Australia Up For Top Travel Award
By Linda | February 3rd, 2008 | Add a Comment »
As I’m writing from Australia at the moment and the country has just celebrated Australia Day, I thought I’d make today’s entry about this hot and dry but rather lovely land.
Australia has long been in touch with their eco side and have had eco lodges around long before the idea of ecotourism became trendy, and [...]
