http://www.adventuretravelnews.com Adventure Travel Industry News Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:26:40 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/european-tourism-in-2011-trends-prospects-q42011 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/european-tourism-in-2011-trends-prospects-q42011#comments Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:29:00 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=12118 Brussels – The European Travel Commission (ETC) has just published its fourth quarterly report on European Tourism in 2011 – Trends & Prospects. The following gives a brief overview of the report for the fourth quarter of 2011. The full report can be downloaded from ETC’s corporate website under the link below. • Travel to [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/european-tourism-in-2011-trends-prospects-q42011/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/2011-%e2%80%93-a-year-of-positive-change-for-ireland%e2%80%99s-tourism-industry http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/2011-%e2%80%93-a-year-of-positive-change-for-ireland%e2%80%99s-tourism-industry#comments Tue, 24 Jan 2012 01:09:15 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=12026 Overseas visitors to Ireland increased by 7% in 2011 – the first increase in four years, while domestic demand volumes held up well despite a downturn in consumer confidence. Arrivals from mainland Europe are expected to be up by 10%, with arrivals from North America showing an 8% increase and arrivals from Britain up by [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/2011-%e2%80%93-a-year-of-positive-change-for-ireland%e2%80%99s-tourism-industry/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/uk-tour-operators-face-%e2%80%98make-or-break%e2%80%99-2012-says-kpmg http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/uk-tour-operators-face-%e2%80%98make-or-break%e2%80%99-2012-says-kpmg#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:01:35 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11965 According to an article on InAudit.com, tax audit and advisory conglomerate KPMG has warned that many United Kingdom tour operators will go under this year unless they make undertake big strategic changes in their business models. Such changes would be in response to a challenging market environment where money-pinched consumers are flocking to low cost [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/uk-tour-operators-face-%e2%80%98make-or-break%e2%80%99-2012-says-kpmg/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/new-research-from-amadeus-pinpoints-how-high-speed-rail-must-evolve-to-meet-changing-traveller-demands http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/new-research-from-amadeus-pinpoints-how-high-speed-rail-must-evolve-to-meet-changing-traveller-demands#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:46:41 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11489 New research from Amadeus pinpoints how high-speed rail must evolve to meet changing traveller demands • Online survey by YouGov on behalf of Amadeus asked survey respondents in six countries about their future rail travel preferences, to reveal new insights that will inform the new age of rail • Nearly 60 per cent of adults [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/new-research-from-amadeus-pinpoints-how-high-speed-rail-must-evolve-to-meet-changing-traveller-demands/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/baumeler-travel-offers-complete-climate-compensation http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/baumeler-travel-offers-complete-climate-compensation#comments Fri, 09 Dec 2011 20:42:37 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11452 As of 2012, Baumeler Travel customers can book their journeys knowing they are fully carbon neutral. The voluntary CO2 compensation scheme includes not only the flight but all accommodation, transfers and further touristic services in the country of destination. A wind farm in Turkey and a series of climate audio trails in Switzerland are also [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/baumeler-travel-offers-complete-climate-compensation/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/u-s-travelers-set-to-return-to-europe-%e2%80%93-new-unwtoetc-report http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/u-s-travelers-set-to-return-to-europe-%e2%80%93-new-unwtoetc-report#comments Wed, 16 Nov 2011 02:31:33 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11221 Despite the downward revision of the countries’ economic growth forecast, US tour operators predict US travelers will return to Europe in growing numbers. This is the main finding of a new World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)/European Travel Commission (ETC) report on US outbound travel presented at the World Travel Market with the support of the European [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/u-s-travelers-set-to-return-to-europe-%e2%80%93-new-unwtoetc-report/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/foreign-investor-interest-crystallizing-in-15-billion-tourism-project-in-russia http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/foreign-investor-interest-crystallizing-in-15-billion-tourism-project-in-russia#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 01:51:12 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10770 New Agreement Signings Add Impulse to Planned Mega-Development of Caucasus Mountain Skiing, Hot Springs Spa and Caspian Sea Beach Resorts –Cardinal Emphasis on Ecological Sustainability Sochi, RUSSIA – Foreign investors will join Russian political and commercial elite in this southern seaside resort town tomorrow at a high-profile government economic conference to sign the first large-scale [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/foreign-investor-interest-crystallizing-in-15-billion-tourism-project-in-russia/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-reports-on-european-sports-tourism-trend-hiking-cycling-top-trends http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-reports-on-european-sports-tourism-trend-hiking-cycling-top-trends#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:40:59 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10348 Higher growth than cruises – German tourists keenest on sports – Austria the most popular destination for sporting holidaymakers Sporting holidays are destined to become a winning trend. According to the latest survey of the World Travel Monitor®, commissioned by ITB Berlin, over the last five years there has been a double-digit increase in sporting [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-reports-on-european-sports-tourism-trend-hiking-cycling-top-trends/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourists-from-mideast-europe-are-crowding-into-turkey http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourists-from-mideast-europe-are-crowding-into-turkey#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 23:32:03 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10343 Inbound Turkish tourism is undergoing a major boom, according to a recent Wall Street Journal article by Joe Parkinson, due to the country’s weak currency and its stability compared to neighboring countries in the region, which have been economically disturbed by various forms of political unrest. Istanbul hotels are reporting the highest occupancy in all [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourists-from-mideast-europe-are-crowding-into-turkey/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/discover-france-adventures-acquires-europeds-expands-opportunities-for-guided-group-tours http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/discover-france-adventures-acquires-europeds-expands-opportunities-for-guided-group-tours#comments Sat, 10 Sep 2011 00:32:15 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10293 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/discover-france-adventures-acquires-europeds-expands-opportunities-for-guided-group-tours/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/in-the-saddle%e2%80%99s-chris-day-takes-on-a-trail-for-cancer-research http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/in-the-saddle%e2%80%99s-chris-day-takes-on-a-trail-for-cancer-research#comments Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:51:10 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10213 In The Saddle’s Chris Day has recently completed a gruelling 80km trek across the central Pyrenees into Northern Spain, in aid of the Association for International Cancer Research. Chris and her fellow trekkers walked for six days, laden with their own tents and equipment, climbing up to 2600m.  The route is one of the hardest [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/in-the-saddle%e2%80%99s-chris-day-takes-on-a-trail-for-cancer-research/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/unspoilt-scenert-eco-fish-suppers-and-no-cars-is-this-scotlands-greenest-daycation http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/unspoilt-scenert-eco-fish-suppers-and-no-cars-is-this-scotlands-greenest-daycation#comments Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:22:57 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10123 A Youth Hostel Restaurant at Scotland’s most remote mainland railway station is proving to be one of the country’s most desirable new ‘daycations’ this summer. Corrour Station House Restaurant and Rooms, one of the newest additions to the SYHA Hostelling Scotland network, is enjoying increased popularity among day trippers under new management and with its [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/unspoilt-scenert-eco-fish-suppers-and-no-cars-is-this-scotlands-greenest-daycation/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/over-fifties-a-future-market-experiencing-change http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/over-fifties-a-future-market-experiencing-change#comments Wed, 03 Aug 2011 22:00:10 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10032 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/over-fifties-a-future-market-experiencing-change/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/europe-bets-on-tourism-to-spur-economic-rebound http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/europe-bets-on-tourism-to-spur-economic-rebound#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:37:07 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9614 A recent Reuters article on msnbc.com poses tourism as the answer to some of the economic woes hitting the European Union, both as a driver for jobs and as a source of income from visitors. With almost ten million EU citizens working in tourism, and another ten million in related fields, the industry drives more [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/europe-bets-on-tourism-to-spur-economic-rebound/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/unwto-and-spain-announce-major-conference-on-ethics-and-tourism http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/unwto-and-spain-announce-major-conference-on-ethics-and-tourism#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:37:36 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9633 UNWTO and Spain have come together to organize the First International Congress on Ethics and Tourism, to address some of the most pressing ethical issues currently facing the tourism sector (15-16 September, Madrid, Spain). As one of the largest economic sectors in the world, tourism creates jobs and wealth for millions, but can also pose [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/unwto-and-spain-announce-major-conference-on-ethics-and-tourism/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/national-geographic-names-scots-kayak-trail-%e2%80%9ctour-of-a-lifetime%e2%80%9d http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/national-geographic-names-scots-kayak-trail-%e2%80%9ctour-of-a-lifetime%e2%80%9d#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:56:10 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9458 Wilderness Scotland’s sea kayaking trail takes in the spectacular surroundings of the Sound of Arisaig A Scottish sea kayaking trail sits alongside activities such as cycling by the Danube, trekking in Tibet and rafting in the Grand Canyon after being named as one of 50 “Tours of a Lifetime” by world renowned National Geographic Traveler magazine. The [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/national-geographic-names-scots-kayak-trail-%e2%80%9ctour-of-a-lifetime%e2%80%9d/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/cox-kings-the-americas-launches-all-new-europe-product http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/cox-kings-the-americas-launches-all-new-europe-product#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:33:26 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9442 Overseen by recently appointed Destination Manager Thor Forsberg, new journeys will showcase “off-the-beaten-path” European destinations Los Angeles, CA– Adding to its in-depth destination offerings in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, Cox & Kings expands into an entirely new, albeit “Old World” continent – Europe. Cox & Kings, The Americas is now offering [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/cox-kings-the-americas-launches-all-new-europe-product/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-businesses-urged-to-capitalise-on-scotland%e2%80%99s-potential-155-million-mountain-biking-market http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-businesses-urged-to-capitalise-on-scotland%e2%80%99s-potential-155-million-mountain-biking-market#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:25:57 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9430 Scottish tourism businesses are being challenged to look at ways of tapping into a predicted 30 per cent growth in mountain biking in Scotland over the next five years. Companies are being urged to take advantage of this predicted growth in a new mountain biking guide published by Tourism Intelligence Scotland (TIS), as part of [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-businesses-urged-to-capitalise-on-scotland%e2%80%99s-potential-155-million-mountain-biking-market/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/scottish-natural-heritage-urges-public-to-take-a-short-walk-on-a-long-trail http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/scottish-natural-heritage-urges-public-to-take-a-short-walk-on-a-long-trail#comments Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:20:11 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9426 A big push to encourage more people to use Scotland’s long distance routes was launched near Peterhead today (17 June) by Stewart Stevenson, local MSP and Minister for the Environment. For the first time, the best of Scotland’s long distance paths are being promoted as a suite of trails, known as Scotland’s Great Trails. Stretching [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/scottish-natural-heritage-urges-public-to-take-a-short-walk-on-a-long-trail/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/travelers-becoming-increasingly-aware-of-eco-tourism-growth-in-bookings-at-eco-friendly-hotels-increased-environmentally-conscientious-behavior http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/travelers-becoming-increasingly-aware-of-eco-tourism-growth-in-bookings-at-eco-friendly-hotels-increased-environmentally-conscientious-behavior#comments Mon, 13 Jun 2011 06:28:29 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9043 LONDON – More than a million people celebrated the fairytale wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on the streets of London just over two weeks ago. Guests and tourists arrived from all over the world to be a part of the wedding extravaganza. The greenhouse emissions caused from such a large scale event* were [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/travelers-becoming-increasingly-aware-of-eco-tourism-growth-in-bookings-at-eco-friendly-hotels-increased-environmentally-conscientious-behavior/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-appoints-joss-croft-as-head-of-marketing http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-appoints-joss-croft-as-head-of-marketing#comments Sun, 12 Jun 2011 08:04:59 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9010 VisitBritain continues to ramp up efforts as it prepares for a new public/private marketing program Los Angeles, CA. — Joss is a key appointment for VisitBritain as it prepares for the roll out of its £100 million ($163 million) public/private marketing program over the next four years. Laurence Bresh, Director of Marketing said: “I am [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-appoints-joss-croft-as-head-of-marketing/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/summer-in-skane-2011 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/summer-in-skane-2011#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 00:23:59 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=8605 Long summer days bring fun in the sun to southern Sweden The relaxed region of Skåne at Sweden’s southern tip has become world-renowned as the home turf of mystery writer Henning Mankell’s moody Inspector Wallander, who’s based in the city of Ystad. But Skåne has a vibrant, bright side as well, especially during the summer. [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/summer-in-skane-2011/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/get-set-for-this-years-adventure-travel-film-festival http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/get-set-for-this-years-adventure-travel-film-festival#comments Wed, 25 May 2011 22:26:41 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=8588 The following information is published here from Wanderlust. Escape the confines of a dark, dingy cinema this summer and travel to Devon for an alternative, thrill-seeking movie-watching experience The Adventure Travel Film Festival will be screening some of the finest travel films this June against the picturesque backdrop of Appledore, Devon. Curated by film-maker Austin [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/get-set-for-this-years-adventure-travel-film-festival/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/denmark-finland-norway-sweden-icelandair-launch-%e2%80%9cfaces-of-scandanavia%e2%80%9d-to-spotlight-inspiring-travel-destinations http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/denmark-finland-norway-sweden-icelandair-launch-%e2%80%9cfaces-of-scandanavia%e2%80%9d-to-spotlight-inspiring-travel-destinations#comments Fri, 13 May 2011 23:53:35 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=8196 Online Campaign Features Travel Testimonials from Prominent Scandinavians and a Chance to Win a Trip or iPad NEW YORK – VisitDenmark, Innovation Norway, VisitFinland, VisitSweden and Icelandair will launch the second installment of their joint campaign “Faces of Scandinavia” in which famous Scandinavians are promoting their favorite local travel destinations. The purpose is to inspire [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/denmark-finland-norway-sweden-icelandair-launch-%e2%80%9cfaces-of-scandanavia%e2%80%9d-to-spotlight-inspiring-travel-destinations/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-to-host-tripadvisor-content http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-to-host-tripadvisor-content#comments Tue, 12 Apr 2011 03:45:08 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=7451 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-to-host-tripadvisor-content/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/wild-scotland-and-activity-scotland-merge-to-form-single-association http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/wild-scotland-and-activity-scotland-merge-to-form-single-association#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:28:45 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=7342 Wild Scotland and Activity Scotland announced today the merger of the two organisations to create the Wildlife and Adventure Tourism Association.  This reflects the global change in the tourism market, with people becoming more active and wanting a complete range of “adventure” in their holidays, from high adrenaline to soft adventure. The merger will unlock [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/wild-scotland-and-activity-scotland-merge-to-form-single-association/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/european-tourism-industry-leaders-gather-to-explore-ecotourism-best-practices-and-sustainable-solutions-for-the-future-of-tourism-in-the-region http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/european-tourism-industry-leaders-gather-to-explore-ecotourism-best-practices-and-sustainable-solutions-for-the-future-of-tourism-in-the-region#comments Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:30:49 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6593 Geilo, Norway To Host Second Annual European Ecotourism Conference WASHINGTON, DC, & GEILO, NORWAY – The Norwegian Ecotourism Association and The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) have announced the second annual European Ecotourism Conference (EuroEco), to be hosted in Geilo, Norway, from May 30-June 3, 2011. The EuroEco 2011 is expected to bring together 150 ecotourism [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/european-tourism-industry-leaders-gather-to-explore-ecotourism-best-practices-and-sustainable-solutions-for-the-future-of-tourism-in-the-region/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/mountain-bike-legends-to-kick-off-new-sky-sports-cycling-series-show http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/mountain-bike-legends-to-kick-off-new-sky-sports-cycling-series-show#comments Tue, 22 Feb 2011 19:36:48 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6235 Assistant Editor’s Note: The following release is from ATTA member Highlands and Islands Adventures. You’ve read the story, you’ve seen the pictures and the preview video…. now watch the full account of our trip through Torridon and Skye with three mountain bike legends; Steve Peat, Danny MacAskill and Hans Rey. Sky Sports is launching a [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/mountain-bike-legends-to-kick-off-new-sky-sports-cycling-series-show/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/adobe-digital-imaging-expert-joins-photographer-randy-jay-braun-to-lead-first-ever-photo-safari-in-italy%e2%80%99s-dolomite-mountains http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/adobe-digital-imaging-expert-joins-photographer-randy-jay-braun-to-lead-first-ever-photo-safari-in-italy%e2%80%99s-dolomite-mountains#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 19:37:15 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6095 Dolomites, Italy – A world class photographer will team up with an imaging expert to lead a first-ever photo safari June 27-July 4 through the crown jewel of the Alps, Italy’s Dolomite Mountains. The 12-guest tour is sponsored by Dolomite Mountains srl, an Italian company bent on proving that the adventure path reveals some of [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/adobe-digital-imaging-expert-joins-photographer-randy-jay-braun-to-lead-first-ever-photo-safari-in-italy%e2%80%99s-dolomite-mountains/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/loans-and-technical-assistance-available-for-ecotourism-development-in-africa-mediterrean-available http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/loans-and-technical-assistance-available-for-ecotourism-development-in-africa-mediterrean-available#comments Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:10:47 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=5507 From January 24 to April 30 2011, Verde Ventures (VV) calls for small and medium sized enterprise owners in Afria and the Mediterranean engaged in biodiversity conservation and human well being to apply for loans up to $US 500,000 and technical assistance under the joint program with Agence Francaise de Developpement (AFD) and Fonds Français [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/loans-and-technical-assistance-available-for-ecotourism-development-in-africa-mediterrean-available/feed 0