Several decades back the purchase of ivory was not an issue. But times have changed. Awareness and attitudes regarding sourcing have changed. What was once acceptable is now illegal. Conscience has been provoked.
Turtle hatcheries around the world that claim to be focused on doing good may actually be more interested in cashing in on gullible tourists than helping animals.
Tiger Tops offers elephant treks, where guests roam with the elephants and observe them going about their daily lives but don’t ride or touch the elephants.
Noise reduces the value of habitats like parks, finds new research. Early findings suggest it impacts negatively on the health and behaviour of resident birdlife.
Ethical travellers should take some time and find our about the options before taking part in elephant tourism – all good tour operators will have a policy on elephant tourism and if they do offer treks should be able to justify the options they offer.
“Net-zero hotels” are something no one had heard of ten years ago, but now an increasing number are redirecting their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and achieve this gold standard in hospitality sustainability.
