Category: Wildlife

Tourism tax avoiders ‘no better than the poachers and the smugglers’ says CITES head

When tourism does not engage with local communities or invests so that all of the profits go off shore, it fuels destruction of wildlife, says CITES head in keynote speech at WTTC Summit

Thomas Cook to drop animal attractions over welfare fears

Thomas Cook has committed to stop selling tickets to some wildlife attractions following an independent review into animal welfare standards.

Theme for International Day for Biological Diversity to be ‘Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism’

Announcement designed to emphasize the role of the tourism sector in the preservation of ecosystems and in raising awareness on the uniqueness of biodiversity.

Responsible Travel will no longer be promoting visits to zoos

Responsible Travel announced it will no longer be promoting trips that include visits to zoos. It's the first travel company to publicly make such a move.

How a private company conserved Seychelles wildlife – Interview with Bruce Simpson from North Island

North Island won this year's NatGeo World Legacy Award for Conserving the Natural World. Bruce Simpson shares how they engaged stakeholders in company's long-term vision.

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