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\"Elephant<\/p>\n

T<\/span>o raise awareness of the issues in Asia\u2019s elephant tourism, a new travel guide has been released on Aug 12, World Elephant Day, calling tourists to think before they ride. Elephants In Asia, Ethically<\/a>, brings together conservation experts, non-profit advocates, and industry professionals, with the aim of highlighting the issues in elephant tourism, particularly in Thailand.<\/p>\n

The guidebook\u2019s premise is Asian elephants\u2019 endangerment as a species, a large portion of which live in captivity and rely on income for their care. Tourism supports thousands of captive elephants, yet their welfare runs the full spectrum from very poor to excellent.<\/p>\n

Editor Cynthia Ord, a writer and advocate for responsible tourism, urges travelers to think beyond elephant riding when it comes to welfare. \u201cSome elephant trekking camps hold high standards and use humane practices like very short rides.<\/p>\n

\"ElephantsInAsiaEthically-Tablet_Cover\"\u201cMeanwhile, some so-called \u2018sanctuaries\u2019 forbid riding but rate badly on overall living conditions for both elephants and their keepers.\u201d<\/p>\n

The guidebook contributors reveal the most common dilemmas for captive elephants in tourism — a shortage of space to roam, and a breaking up of the herd\u2019s strong social bonds.<\/p>\n

Research is scarce and opinions run strong in the complex world of Asian elephant tourism. With the guidebook at hand, travelers are in a better position to understand the situation and do their homework about their choice of elephant tour.<\/p>\n

The book\u2019s message is to go ahead and support elephants in tourism, but carefully. \u201cSimply turning our backs on an elephant camp or an activity is not going to achieve improved standards of welfare for the elephants,\u201d says Hayley Lynagh, an auditor of animals in tourism at Global Spirit.<\/p>\n

\u201cA loss in business from tourists is more likely to cause hardship and result in less of an ability to provide the care that these animals need.\u201d<\/p>\n

Among suggestions for a more positive experience are volunteering with elephants and walking with them in a more hands-off, semi-wild setting.<\/p>\n

The guide is available to download in e-book format at www.horizontravelpress.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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