Tag: #ecotourism
Get To Know: Destination Dupes
The issue of over-tourism has reared its head once again; international travel is expected to exceed pre-pandemic levels this year. To help tourists avoid contributing to over-tourism and steer clear of the crowds, leading tour comparison site, Tourscanner has conducted a study to Read More …
Carnival Celebrates PortMiami Shore Power
Carnival Corporation celebrated a milestone as its Carnival Conquest became the first cruise ship to connect to shore power at PortMiami, the first major U.S. East Coast port to offer this capability. This achievement aligns with Carnival Corporation’s commitment to Read More …
Star Clippers Installs Starlink Across Entire Fleet
Tall ship sailing specialists Star Clippers has announced they now offer high speed Starlink WiFi on all three of their ships, offering guests and crew a faster, more reliable internet connection while onboard. Using SpaceX’s Low Earth Orbit satellite technology, the ships Read More …
Industry-Leading Carnival Corp Earns Multiple ESG Shipping Awards
Carnival Corporation has been honored with three ESG Shipping Awards for their environmental efforts. Carnival Corporation won for its pioneering use of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and its food waste reduction program. AIDA Cruises received Read More …
Yasuní Secured: Annual Funding for Biodiversity
A new agreement between the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) and Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF) will provide $1 million annually for at least 50 years to conserve Ecuador’s Yasuní Biosphere Reserve, a globally significant area of biodiversity. This funding supports the Read More …
Explore Galapagos, Amazon On New 11-Day Tour
An interesting 11-day trip to Ecuador combines a visit to the Galapagos Islands with exploration of the Amazon Rainforest. Tourists will be lodged in comfortable hotels and explore various islands including Isabela and Santa Cruz. In the Galapagos, highlights include Read More …
Beyond Cruising: National Park Travel = $50 Billion Economic Impact
A new economic impact analysis of visitor spending around America’s 424 National Park Service (NPS) destinations shows the myriad parks, monuments, battlefields and historic sites contributed $50.3 billion to the nation’s economy in 2022. In Montana, visitors to the National Read More …
Beyond Cruising: Bikepacking North Dakota’s Trail System
Escape Adventures is thrilled to offer a 5-day camping and mountain biking tour of the 144-mile-long Maah Daah Hey Trail System (MDH) in North Dakota, showcasing some of America’s most unique and breathtaking terrain. Majestic plateaus, jagged peaks and valleys, large expanses of rolling prairie, Read More …
The New Star Clippers Brochure Is Here!
Star Clippers’ has released its newest brochure featuring its full catalog of sailings through March 2026. This latest brochure contains a handful of exciting new adventures as well as many favorite authentic sailing itineraries across the entire fleet. Star Clippers Read More …