Conde Nast Traveler Names Galapagos Small Ship Expedition Company Ecoventura Winner of 15th Annual World Savers Award
September 10, 2009
MIAMI, August 26, 2009 – Ecoventura is the winner of Conde Nast Traveler’s (CNT) 15th Annual World Savers Award in the category of Cruise Lines, announced Santiago Dunn, Ecoventura president. This award recognizes Ecoventura’s ongoing mission to be the pacesetter for responsible tourism in the Galapagos Islands. Dunn will be on hand to accept the award on Sept. 21 at the third annual Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Congress at The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. The Congress expects to draw some 200 CEOs of major travel industry companies. “It’s wonderful to be recognized for our past efforts but our groundbreaking work on setting the bar for responsible tourism in the Galapagos has just begun,” reflected Dunn. He has been instrumental in addressing a variety of environmental issues that have put the Galapagos on UNESCO’s World Heritage sites at risk list in 2007, citing the introduction of alien species and the negative impact of growing tourism and immigration... Read More →
ATTA Member ProfilesAntarctic Shipping
September 9, 2009
Antarctic Shipping S.A. started in 2002 through the acquisition of a decommissioned Chilean Navy vessel, the historical “Piloto Pardo”, by a group of sailing enthusiasts. The ship was completely rebuilt as a luxury cruise ship for tourist expeditions to sail the Southern Pacific seas and the legendary icy waters of the Antarctic Peninsula. Our company’s shareholders represent Chilean and American interests, and it is a permanent member of the International Antarctic Tourist Operators Association, IAATO. Antarctic Shipping S.A. is proud to be the leading Chilean company that operates cruises to Antarctica, with the highest market standards in both security and quality. Up until now, a few thousand fortunate passengers have been able to live the experience of Antarctic sailing on board our vessel the M/N Antarctic Dream. Beginning in 2008 the company began operating similar expeditions to the Arctic region. Mission Our mission is to create and offer the most memorable and adventurous... Read More →
Media BuzzPeter Greenberg is Named CBS News Travel Editor
September 2, 2009
Peter Greenberg has been named Travel Editor for CBS News. In his new role, Peter will report regularly on a broad range of travel-related news for CBS News’ The Early Show and will contribute to the division’s other broadcasts and platforms. “Peter is an award-winning investigative journalist who possesses both an insider’s knowledge of the travel industry and a boundless curiosity about the world,” says Sean McManus, President, CBS News and Sports. “CBS News is excited to offer our audiences Peter’s infectious love of travel along with his unique ability to spot bargains as well as scams, and his propensity for breaking news on the beat.” Editor’s Note: Peter has previously served as a guest keynote at the ATTA’s Adventure Travel World Summit, and has been a solid supporter of the ATTA and the adventure travel community. Read More →
ATTA Member ProfilesArctic Kingdom Expeditions
September 1, 2009
Founded in 1999, Arctic Kingdom Expeditions is a dynamic, energetic, specialized arctic expedition operator based in Toronto, Canada. We operate small group “land based” trips to the Arctic at the best times of the year, in the best locations for scenery and wildlife. Passionate about the arctic, driven to exceed expectations and experienced, our knowledgeable team strive to give the very best quality personal service. Our expedition heritage lies with operating dive trips to the arctic to swim with the beluga and narwhal whales but have since expanded to offer other wildlife centric arctic expeditions that cater to non-divers with activities such as kayaking, hiking, zodiac tours, snowmobiling and photography. Each of us at Arctic Kingdom, at one time or another, embarked on our ‘first expedition’ to the Arctic. Prior to the first trip, the Arctic seemed like a distant dream, an unattainable destination that one only reads about in epic adventures and stories of tragedy... Read More →
