News: Environment

International adventure tourism community rallies to support Australia during bushfire crisis

In the wake of the recent tragic bushfires that impacted south eastern Australia, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has advised how the global adventure travel community can…

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Jan 27, 2020 Environment / Events / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort receives top environmental award

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort is the first property in southern Thailand’s Krabi province to receive a Gold Level Green Hotel Award in recognition of its ongoing commitment to…

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Jan 27, 2020 Education / Environment / Hospitality / Tourism /

 
 

Lifesaving patrols return to bushfire devastated Mallacoota 

Almost a month since volunteer lifesavers last placed the red and yellow flags into the sand at Mallacoota beach, patrols at the surf life saving club started again today. The first…

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Jan 25, 2020 Aquatics / Environment / Recreation / Safety / Tourism /

 
 

FIFA delivers sustainability strategy for Qatar 2022 World Cup

World football global governing body, FIFA and Qatar’s Supreme Committee for Delivery & Legacy have launched a sustainability strategy for the country’s hosting of the…

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Jan 24, 2020 ByNigel Benton Design / Environment / Events / Sport / Venues /

 
 

Australia’s first glass bridge proves a popular attraction for outback Queensland

A new glass bridge at Cobbold Gorge in the Gulf Savannah region of north-west Queensland is one of the attractions expected entice visitors to the outback in 2020. The 11-metre long glass…

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Jan 24, 2020 Attractions / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Coronavirus sees cancellation of major events and closure of attractions in China

As the Wuhan Coronavirus (known for now as 2019-nCoV) continues to spread across China and beyond, major events have been cancelled and attractions closed. This comes in a week when…

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Jan 24, 2020 ByKaren Sweaney Attractions / Culture / Entertainment / Environment / Tourism /

 
 

Mackay Regional Council develops new shared bike and pedestrian pathway, anticipates towering news play structure

Mackay Regional Council has commenced construction of a shared bike and pedestrian pathway that will link Mackay Harbour to the Mackay City Centre. The pathway will include four crossings…

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Jan 24, 2020 Aquatics / Environment / Play / Recreation /

 
 

Global tourism initiative to combat plastic pollution

World tourism bodies have combined in an initiative to tackle the root causes of plastic pollution, enabling businesses and governments to take joint action. The Global Tourism Plastics…

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Jan 23, 2020 Environment / Tourism /

 
 

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