News: Environment
Partnership announced to create the Bondi to Manly Walk
Officially announced today in Sydney, a partnership to create the Bondi to Manly Walk - an epic 80 kilometre trail - will soon become a reality. Set to offer one of the best...
Nov 24, 2018
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Phuket launches ground breaking ‘No Foam No Plastic’ environmental initiative
As part of Thailand’s plans for future development of its tourism industry to be sustainable, Phuket’s public and private sectors recently signed a memorandum of understanding...
Nov 23, 2018
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2018 RACV Victorian Tourism awards celebrate leading tourist attractions and events
The spotlight was on Victoria’s leading tourism and events operators at last night's RACV Victorian Tourism Awards gala ceremony, with six winners entering the prestigious Hall...
Nov 22, 2018
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Industry celebrated at 2018 NSW Tourism Awards
Outstanding tourism businesses from across New South Wales were honoured last night as the winners of the 2018 NSW Tourism Awards were announced at the Big Top Luna Park,...
Nov 22, 2018
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New guide flags environmental changes in New Zealand’s highest mountains
Changing environments and recreation habits have motivated the New Zealand Alpine Club to rewrite and fully update their guidebook to Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park, and to...
Nov 22, 2018
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Dunedin wins Most Beautiful City Award
Dunedin has been named the Most Beautiful City in the Keep New Zealand Beautiful Awards 2018. Acknowledging the recognition, Dunedin Mayor, Dave Cull stated “it’s a fantastic...
Nov 20, 2018
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Queensland Sporting Clubs among community groups benefiting from recycling
Earlier this month, more than five million containers were returned and recycled in the first week of Queensland’s Containers for Change container deposit scheme. As part of the...
Nov 20, 2018
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New UNWTO Report helps cities manage impacts of ‘overtourism’
A newly released World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) report aims to help manage growing urban tourism flows and their impact on cities and residents. Released during the recent...
Nov 20, 2018
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23 parks and open space areas in New Zealand receive Green Flag Awards
The New Zealand Recreation Association (NZRA) has announced that 23 parks and open space areas have received Green Flag Awards this year. The Green Flag Award® scheme recognises...
Nov 19, 2018
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Los Angeles Convention Center leads in sustainability initiatives
The Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC) has taken a global lead in sustainability initiatives over the past year, most recently announcing a straw ban during a sustainability...
Nov 19, 2018
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Kangaroo Island Joey takes centre stage at the Australian Reptile Park
The Australian Reptile Park’s latest arrival, a Kangaroo Island joey, is generating massive social media interest. The video of the joey posted on their Facebook page, has...
Nov 19, 2018
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Airlie Beach Festival of Music goes plastic free
Organisers of the Airlie Beach Festival of Music have ensured that the most recent edition of the six-year-old event was plastic bag-free, straw-free and offered re-usable...
Nov 19, 2018
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Man dies from being stung by a stingray at Hobart beach
The man was stung on the abdomen while swimming at Lauderdale, about 13 kilometres east of Hobart. Stingrays are frequently seen in the waters around Lauderdale. Tasmania Police...
Nov 17, 2018
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2018 Taipei Biennal focuses on the 'museum as an ecosystem'
Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM) is hosting an international list of 42 individual and group participants from 19 countries and territories from November 2018 until the exhibition...
Nov 16, 2018
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Global Eco conference to highlight tourism supporting conservation
With ecotourism and nature-based tourism recognised as a segment of the tourism industry now over a quarter of century old the upcoming Global Eco Asia-Pacific Tourism...
Nov 15, 2018
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Christchurch Adventure Park to host Phoenix Enduro mountain bike race
The Christchurch Adventure Park will play host to one of the biggest events on the mountain bike racing calendar in February next year - the final race of the 2019 EWS...
Nov 15, 2018
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Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park receives international ocean refuge award
Victoria’s commitment to conservation has been internationally recognised with the Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park receiving a Global Ocean Refuge Platinum Award at the...
Nov 13, 2018
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Perth Zoo officially opens its lion breeding facility
Western Australia is making a difference to global lion conservation through its introduction of two new African Lions. Environment Minister Stephen Dawson officially welcomed...
Nov 12, 2018
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Thai hotel management company Akaryn showcases artistic talents alongside its commitment to sustainability
The innovative Thai hotel management company, Akaryn, is celebrating its third anniversary by showcasing the artistic talents of local Chiang Mai artists alongside its...
Nov 12, 2018
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Man convicted for habitat destruction in Victorian conservation reserve
A man has been convicted in the Bendigo Magistrates Court after Parks Victoria caught him felling and removing trees and illegally destroying habitat in the Shelbourne Nature...
Nov 12, 2018
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QTIC shares details of five point plan to improve safety in Whitsunday waters
In response to the recent shark attacks at Cid Harbour, the Queensland Tourism Industry Council has advised of its role in working with the local industry, Tourism Whitsundays,...
Nov 11, 2018
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Australian Waterslides installs new waterslides for Adelaide's Waterworld
The City of Tea Tree Gully's Waterworld facility has reopened for the summer with two new speed waterslides, supplied by Australian Waterslides and Leisure, adding to its...
Nov 9, 2018
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Inquest told German tourists may have been dead at Trephina Gorge before alarm was raised
An inquest into the deaths of two German tourists who died while hiking in Central Australia has heard this week that a search was not launched until more than a day after their...
Nov 9, 2018
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Parks Victoria announces $1.2 million infrastructure facelift for popular open spaces
The Victorian Government has committed $1.2 million to complete much needed toilet infrastructure upgrades across four of Melbourne’s most popular metropolitan parks. With...
Nov 8, 2018
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