Thomson Safaris recognized by National Geographic Traveler
April 30, 2008
Explorer’s Safari named one of 50 Tours of a Lifetime… Boston, MA – National Geographic Traveler has recognized Thomson Safaris as offering one of 50 Tours of a Lifetime. In its May / June issue, the magazine featured the award-winning tour operator for its Explorer’s Safari, a 12-day active adventure in Tanzania that includes a hike through the Great Rift Valley as led by a Maasai warrior. “We were thrilled to discover that many outfitters share our vision that travel should ultimately not be acquisitive and superficial but connect us more deeply to the planet and to the people in it,” notes Norie Quintos, senior editor at National Geographic Traveler magazine. “The other wonderful thing we discovered is that one doesn’t necessarily have to rough it to travel authentically and sustainably.” The magazine featured The Explorer’s Safari among other top active tours for 2008. The East African voyage begins with a stay in a remote... Read More →
ATTA Events ATTA Press Releases Adventure Travel World SummitMarketing Visionary and Adventure Pioneers Headline at 2008 Adventure Travel World Summits
April 29, 2008
(SEATTLE) – Registrations opened, preliminary agendas were released, and exceptional headliners were announced today by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) for its 2008 Adventure Travel World Summit South American and European fall conferences expected to draw a combined 800-900 executive-level delegates for peer-to-peer networking, professional development and adventure familiarization and press tours. Influential speakers during the ATTA’s 2008 Summits include: the author of Authenticity: What Consumers Really Want (Harvard Business School Press, 2007), which Time magazine recognized in March 2008 as one of the “10 Ideas That Are Changing the World”; an adventure and environmental explorer-researcher duo who have circumnavigated the world via low-level flights that contributed to the science of conservation; and an internationally acclaimed author and filmmaker who is considered the world’s most accomplished living polar explorer. For its September... Read More →
Member Press ReleasesAlaska Discovery Preserves and Protects with Top Conservation Partners
April 29, 2008
Emeryville, CA- Alaska Discovery is proud to announce a special partnership with three major conservation organizations to promote and preserve the unique wilderness of Alaska-the Alaska Conservation Foundation, Audubon Alaska, and Alaska Wilderness League. To celebrate these new partnerships, Alaska Discovery is crafting special itineraries to help raise awareness and protect fragile areas currently under threat. The 2008 Alaska Discovery catalog released this month features each organization with a full page description of their concerns and commitment to specific conservation projects, ranging from offshore Arctic waters, to the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Tongass National Forest, and more. For 2009, Alaska Discovery is partnering with Audubon Alaska offer an exclusive trip to Teshekpuk Lake. This area, a remote nursery for thousands of caribou, shorebirds, and waterfowl in the western Arctic, is currently under threat by oil and gas development. The trip will include hiking,... Read More →
Member Press ReleasesTourTech Systems’ Client O.A.R.S. Upgrades to Real-Time Online Reservation System that Connects to Existing System
April 24, 2008
TourTech Systems (www.tourtools.com), the creator of TourTools®–a software solution which automates most aspects of a tour operator’s business–announced today that its client O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists, www.oars.com) completed its TourTools upgrade to a real-time online reservation system that is integrated with its existing TourTools’ reservation solution. more >> Read More →
Spotlight: Sustainability Trade EventsCompleted! April 15th – NYC: Responsible Luxury Summit
April 10, 2008
Adventure travel trade professionals are invited to an event hosted by CC Africa on April 15, 2008 to discuss an important question: “Can Luxury Travel be Responsible Travel?” Panelists from Travel+Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, National Geographic Adventure, Costa Rica Expeditions, Lindblad Expeditions and more will be there to separate fact from fiction and discuss today’s traveler desires. We encourage you to attend this important event to engage in this important subject. More>> Read More →
Member Press Releases Spotlight: SustainabilityEscape Adventures Featured in Sustainability Best Practices Report
April 10, 2008
LAS VEGAS, NV – Escape Adventures, a leading active travel outfitter, is once again gaining recognition for its proactive environmental approach. Escape Adventures is featured in a new report of renewable energy best practices. The case study series, released by The Renewable Energy in Tourism Initiative (RETI), focuses on industry leaders that have adopted best practices in renewable energy and energy efficiency. “Escape Adventures’ commitment to sustainability is truly energizing,” said Wendy Kerr, Project Coordinator, RETI. “This company exemplifies the spirit of adventure and creativity needed to fully realize the wealth of rewards made possible by incorporating renewable energy into the tourism industry.” More>> Read More →
Members "In the News"Adventures Within Reach In The News
April 10, 2008
# Vacationing on the Dollar: Where to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck – Fox Business, April 1, 2008 http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/lifestyle-money/travel-lifestyle/article/dollar-vacations-bang-buck_302096_22.html # Peak performers: UW-Madison grads experience life on top of the world by climbing Kilimanjaro — Wisconsin State Journal, March 29, 2008 http://www.madison.com/wsj/home/entertainment/279428 # Vail workers’ adventure will help kids — Vail Daily, February 1, 2008 http://www.vaildaily.com/article/20080201/NEWS/392585610 Read More →
Member Press ReleasesAdventures Within Reach Now Offering Kenya
April 10, 2008
Adventures Within Reach is proud to announce the addition of Kenya to our portfolio of amazing destinations! We are offering 3-10 day safaris to the best parks in Kenya with adventure camping, standard lodges and tented camps, and luxury accommodations. * See the incredible migration of wildebeest in the Masai Mara * Photograph Kilimanjaro from Amboseli * See the pink tapestry of flamingos at Lake Nakuru * Hot air balloon over spectacular landscape and wildlife * Combine a Kenya and a Tanzania safari for the best of both countries AWR is also offering Mt. Kenya treks. At 17,057 feet, Mt. Kenya is the second tallest mountain in Africa. Trekking routes can be done in 4-6 days up to Pt. Lenana (16,355 feet). The true summit is a technical climb and takes 7 days. MORE ON KENYA: http://www.adventureswithinreach.com/kenya/ About Adventures Within Reach: Adventures Within Reach offers treks and cultural tours to Tanzania, Peru, Galapagos, and the Himalayas. AWR sends thousands of people each year... Read More →
Members "In the News"FoxBusiness.com Travel Affordably Story Includes Adventures Within Reach’s Robin Paschall
April 2, 2008
Despite the current state of the economy – and the weakness of the U.S. dollar, FoxBusiness.com is right – there are destiations that remain solid deals. In this April 1st story, ATTA Member Adventures Within Reach is called upon for an adventure travel viewpoint. Here’s a snippet from the Fox report: “Robin Paschall, a travel agent with Adventures Within Reach in Boulder, Co. says it’s a fantastic place to vacation if you’re into adventure trips.” More>> Read More →
