We cannot travel very far these days without the words climate change and eco tourism being thrown around. I guess the travel industry plays an important role in supporting the “Green Revolution” and the green initiatives as we stamp our carbon footprints wherever we go.
In the Kimberley cruise industry, we are all responsible for only taking pictures and leaving only footprints…..the ecotourism accreditation ensures that all the operators maintain sustainable practices whilst showcasing the pristine wilderness of the Kimberley coast and Rowley Shoals. Click here for more info about the EcoTourism Accreditation and Green Guide
The Department of Resources, Energy and Tourism, supported by Tourism Australia are soon to be launching a new Climate Change Guide which will outline the issues that face the tourism industry.
In addition to GOING green, we can BE green by taking the lead of Tourism Victoria and ‘green training’ ideas that can be found in the Sustainability in Tourism of www.tourismexcellence.com.au
(source: ATE Daily, 16th June 2009)
