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/the-finalists-for-the-tourism-for-tomorrow-awards-2012 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/the-finalists-for-the-tourism-for-tomorrow-awards-2012#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:33:59 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=12047 The high calibre of this year’s applicants illustrates some of the very best in sustainable tourism. Hopefuls ranged from planning and management projects, to those featuring innovative engagement with local community, and business making a difference. The Tourism for Tomorrow Award categories are Global Tourism Business, Conservation, Community Benefit and Destination Stewardship. For those that [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/the-finalists-for-the-tourism-for-tomorrow-awards-2012/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/successful-pata-china-responsible-tourism-forum-goes-annual http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/successful-pata-china-responsible-tourism-forum-goes-annual#comments Wed, 21 Dec 2011 21:37:54 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11651 A sold-out inaugural forum lays the foundations for future growth of responsible tourism in China. Next year’s forum will launch the PATA China Responsible Tourism Award Beijing -  A series of case studies, presented at the first China Responsible Tourism Forum (CRTF) in Beijing on December 16, confirmed that responsible tourism is firmly on the [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/successful-pata-china-responsible-tourism-forum-goes-annual/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/phocuswright-announces-travel-innovation-summit-winners http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/phocuswright-announces-travel-innovation-summit-winners#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 02:11:22 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11497 Sherman, CT — Travel industry research authority PhoCusWright Inc. has named the winners of the coveted Travel Innovation Summit awards. The award winners represent the best of an elite group of 30 innovators selected to demonstrate travel applications and solutions on the first day of The PhoCusWright Conference, held November 15 – 17, 2011 in [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/phocuswright-announces-travel-innovation-summit-winners/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-sustainable-tourism-criteria-webinar-series-begins-end-of-november http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-sustainable-tourism-criteria-webinar-series-begins-end-of-november#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:39:11 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11274 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-sustainable-tourism-criteria-webinar-series-begins-end-of-november/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-rescue-evacuate-climbers-from-violent-miner-strike-in-remote-indonesia http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-rescue-evacuate-climbers-from-violent-miner-strike-in-remote-indonesia#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 01:53:42 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=11044 Global Rescue has performed a security evacuation for a group of climbers in the highlands of Papua, Indonesia, after the party found itself trapped in a violent uprising. The group was camping at the base of Carstensz Pyramid, the tallest point in Oceania and one of the Seven Summits, when a large rock slide injured [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/global-rescue-evacuate-climbers-from-violent-miner-strike-in-remote-indonesia/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/fodor%e2%80%99s-and-tripadvisor-announce-partnership-two-of-the-biggest-names-in-travel-align-to-expand-trip-planning-access http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/fodor%e2%80%99s-and-tripadvisor-announce-partnership-two-of-the-biggest-names-in-travel-align-to-expand-trip-planning-access#comments Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:59:40 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10749 Fodor’s, one of the most trusted brands for curated travel recommendations and TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site for real traveler feedback, announce a collaboration giving travelers never-before access to the best in both professional and community-generated advice and reviews from each of their hallmark websites and guidebooks. New York, NY/ Boston, MA — Fodor’s, [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/fodor%e2%80%99s-and-tripadvisor-announce-partnership-two-of-the-biggest-names-in-travel-align-to-expand-trip-planning-access/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-10-trends-for-the-boutique-hotel-sector http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-10-trends-for-the-boutique-hotel-sector#comments Thu, 15 Sep 2011 18:34:14 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10334 Panel of experts predict sector developments at Boutique Hotel Summit, Europe’s first b2b conference for the boutique and lifestyle hotel sectors Delegates at the inaugural Boutique Hotel Summit, Europe’s first b2b conference for the boutique and lifestyle hotel sectors, enjoyed a lively discussion about the future direction of the sector, with a panel of leading [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-10-trends-for-the-boutique-hotel-sector/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/2012-tourism-for-tomorrow-awards-apply-now http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/2012-tourism-for-tomorrow-awards-apply-now#comments Wed, 07 Sep 2011 20:58:45 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=10258 WTTC searches for world’s most sustainable businesses World Travel & Tourism Council is inviting tourism businesses and destinations worldwide to apply for its 2012 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Every year WTTC recognises the very best in sustainable tourism – its Tourism for Tomorrow Awards are one of the highest accolades in the global Travel & [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/2012-tourism-for-tomorrow-awards-apply-now/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/amadeus%e2%80%99-latest-inspirational-extreme-search-shopping-tool-revolutionises-the-way-consumers-search-for-travel-online http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/amadeus%e2%80%99-latest-inspirational-extreme-search-shopping-tool-revolutionises-the-way-consumers-search-for-travel-online#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 05:01:55 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9647 Amadeus, a leading travel technology partner and transaction processor for the global travel and tourism industry, today announces the latest inspirational search tool serving the online shopping needs of today’s traveller. This announcement builds upon an industry first in 2009, when Amadeus launched the Extreme Search solution for airline websites with Lufthansa, subsequently winning the [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/amadeus%e2%80%99-latest-inspirational-extreme-search-shopping-tool-revolutionises-the-way-consumers-search-for-travel-online/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/national-tour-association-embraces-faith-based-tourism-market http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/national-tour-association-embraces-faith-based-tourism-market#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:26:34 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9626 Lexington, KY – NTA is taking steps to expand its members’ opportunities for business within the $18 billion faith-based tourism and hospitality market, starting with hiring an industry expert and forming an advisory council. The association’s other plans include providing educational seminars, roundtable discussions, volunteer opportunities and business-to-business appointments at the 2011 NTA Convention. With [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/national-tour-association-embraces-faith-based-tourism-market/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/orbitz-worldwide-launches-private-label-partnership-with-virgin-australia http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/orbitz-worldwide-launches-private-label-partnership-with-virgin-australia#comments Mon, 18 Jul 2011 04:15:09 +0000 Nicole Petrak http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=9620 CHICAGO – Orbitz Worldwide Inc. (NYSE: OWW) today announced a new partnership with Virgin Australia to power standalone hotel bookings on its Australian websites (www.vaustralia.com.au and www.virginaustralia.com). Effective immediately, the new distribution partnership leverages the Orbitz Worldwide private label platform and comprehensive supplier relationships delivered by HotelClub – the primary Orbitz Worldwide consumer brand in [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/orbitz-worldwide-launches-private-label-partnership-with-virgin-australia/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/phocuswright-acquired-by-northstar-travel-media http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/phocuswright-acquired-by-northstar-travel-media#comments Sat, 11 Jun 2011 07:18:22 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=8985 Combination creates global travel research, media and events powerhouse PhoCusWright Inc. announces its acquisition by Northstar Travel Media, the leading business-to-business information company serving the travel and meetings industries. View the press release from Northstar Travel Media. PhoCusWright annually produces the acclaimed PhoCusWright Conference, a gathering of global travel industry leaders, visionary thinkers and innovators [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/phocuswright-acquired-by-northstar-travel-media/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/asta-2010-technology-and-web-usage-report-reveals-online-presence-increasingly-important-to-travel-agencies http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/asta-2010-technology-and-web-usage-report-reveals-online-presence-increasingly-important-to-travel-agencies#comments Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:53:42 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=7239 Alexandria, VA.-  The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) has released the results of its 2010 Technology and Web Usage Report, which found that travel agencies have begun to see strong value in their websites, with an average of 27 percent of client requests coming through their website, representing 18 percent of all agency revenues. [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/asta-2010-technology-and-web-usage-report-reveals-online-presence-increasingly-important-to-travel-agencies/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-boost-for-scotland-as-expedia-opens-offices-in-capital http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-boost-for-scotland-as-expedia-opens-offices-in-capital#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 23:27:59 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=7060 Expedia, Inc. the largest online travel company in the world, expands its group to Scotland. In January, at an event held at The Scotch Whisky Experience, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, the new Scottish team together with colleagues from other Expedia offices celebrated the launch with partners from across Scotland. The household name and global brand [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-boost-for-scotland-as-expedia-opens-offices-in-capital/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/rei-appoints-vice-president-of-accounting-and-finance-and-promotes-three-co-op-leaders-to-senior-vice-president http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/rei-appoints-vice-president-of-accounting-and-finance-and-promotes-three-co-op-leaders-to-senior-vice-president#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2011 20:55:45 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=7045 Seattle, WA–(BUSINESS WIRE)– REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.), a national retailer providing quality outdoor gear and clothing, announced today that Sue Sallee joined the company in the newly created position of vice president, Accounting and Finance. The company has also promoted Angela Owen, Tim Spangler and Tom Vogl to senior vice presidents of the Merchandising, Retail, [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/rei-appoints-vice-president-of-accounting-and-finance-and-promotes-three-co-op-leaders-to-senior-vice-president/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-community-unite-to-help-victims-of-japan%e2%80%99s-tohoku-kanto-earthquake-and-tsunami http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-community-unite-to-help-victims-of-japan%e2%80%99s-tohoku-kanto-earthquake-and-tsunami#comments Wed, 16 Mar 2011 19:55:10 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6841 Support Needed for Grassroots Emergency Relief Operations in Northeastern Japan, Led by Japan Ecolodge Association and Tourism Networks Washington, DC– The March 11 earthquake that hit the Northeast regions of Japan was not only the largest in the country’s recorded history, but it also resulted in damage spread throughout the Northeastern coast of Japan, including [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-community-unite-to-help-victims-of-japan%e2%80%99s-tohoku-kanto-earthquake-and-tsunami/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-2011-campaigns-for-the-protection-of-childrens-rights http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-2011-campaigns-for-the-protection-of-childrens-rights#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:57:11 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6726 ITB Berlin is campaigning to protect children against sexual exploitation in tourism – information on protection measures available to exhibitors and visitors – code of conduct to be signed on Friday, 11 March 2011 at the world’s leading travel trade show Children represent our future. ITB Berlin is campaigning for their rights and will sign [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-2011-campaigns-for-the-protection-of-childrens-rights/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-convention-where-are-young-people-bound http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-convention-where-are-young-people-bound#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:49:31 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6650 RUF Jugendreisen and iconkids & youth to report on travel trends among young holidaymakers – being with others and having fun is a major consideration – the industry’s leading think tank to publicize its findings Today’s young people are the grown-ups of tomorrow. Taking this as its heading, on 11 March 2011 at this year’s [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/itb-berlin-convention-where-are-young-people-bound/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-a-vehicle-for-gender-equality-and-women%e2%80%99s-empowerment-un-reports http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-a-vehicle-for-gender-equality-and-women%e2%80%99s-empowerment-un-reports#comments Tue, 15 Mar 2011 07:26:42 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6648 Berlin, GERMANY- Women make up an important percentage of the tourism workforce, but more work must be done to close the wealth and skills gap between men and women employed in tourism, according to a new World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)/UN Women report launched at the ITB tourism fair in Berlin (11 March 2011). According to [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/tourism-a-vehicle-for-gender-equality-and-women%e2%80%99s-empowerment-un-reports/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/the-guild-of-travel-and-tourism-hong-kong-forms-collaboration-with-the-adventure-travel-trade-association-2 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/the-guild-of-travel-and-tourism-hong-kong-forms-collaboration-with-the-adventure-travel-trade-association-2#comments Wed, 09 Mar 2011 22:37:53 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6519 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/the-guild-of-travel-and-tourism-hong-kong-forms-collaboration-with-the-adventure-travel-trade-association-2/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/president-calderon-of-mexico-first-to-join-unwtowttc-global-campaign-on-the-value-of-travel-and-tourism http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/president-calderon-of-mexico-first-to-join-unwtowttc-global-campaign-on-the-value-of-travel-and-tourism#comments Fri, 04 Mar 2011 22:44:04 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6390 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/president-calderon-of-mexico-first-to-join-unwtowttc-global-campaign-on-the-value-of-travel-and-tourism/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/outdoor-companies-back-blm-wild-lands-policy http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/outdoor-companies-back-blm-wild-lands-policy#comments Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:41:20 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=6337 Boulder, CO- Citing the need for balance in federal land management and the role public and wild lands play in supporting jobs across the American economy, The Conservation Alliance (Alliance), Outdoor Industry Association (OIA) and companies they represent sent a letter to members of the House Natural Resources Committee supporting the Bureau of Land Management’s [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/outdoor-companies-back-blm-wild-lands-policy/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/society-of-american-travel-writers-hires-praecere-as-pr-aor-announces-industry-conference-in-new-zealand-for-november-2011-2 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/society-of-american-travel-writers-hires-praecere-as-pr-aor-announces-industry-conference-in-new-zealand-for-november-2011-2#comments Tue, 15 Feb 2011 05:19:38 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=5927 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/society-of-american-travel-writers-hires-praecere-as-pr-aor-announces-industry-conference-in-new-zealand-for-november-2011-2/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-and-russia-federal-agency-for-tourism-sign-agreement http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-and-russia-federal-agency-for-tourism-sign-agreement#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:29:11 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=5947 Rostourism and VisitBritain to sign an Agreement on joint activities and cooperation in terms of tourism development for period of 2011 – 2015 Rostourism, The Russia Federal Agency for Tourism, and VisitBritain, Britain’s national tourism agency, has agreed to sign an Agreement on joint activities and cooperation in terms of tourism development for period of 2011 [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/visitbritain-and-russia-federal-agency-for-tourism-sign-agreement/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/association-of-canadian-travel-agents-and-mexico-tourism-board-announce-partnership http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/association-of-canadian-travel-agents-and-mexico-tourism-board-announce-partnership#comments Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:21:01 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=5944 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/association-of-canadian-travel-agents-and-mexico-tourism-board-announce-partnership/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/%e2%80%98join-us%e2%80%99-campaign-to-establish-word-of-mouth-adventure-resource-is-launched-by-ethical-travel-initiative http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/%e2%80%98join-us%e2%80%99-campaign-to-establish-word-of-mouth-adventure-resource-is-launched-by-ethical-travel-initiative#comments Fri, 04 Feb 2011 18:33:23 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=5809 Community built adventure guide is designed to unearth the independent local choices you can struggle to find online, support local businesses and reward ethical practices Morzine, FRANCE – ‘Know a place? Join Us.’ The industry wide campaign to unearth independent, individual and personal adventure choices you struggle to find online is launched today by new [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/%e2%80%98join-us%e2%80%99-campaign-to-establish-word-of-mouth-adventure-resource-is-launched-by-ethical-travel-initiative/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/spanish-government-and-amadeus-collaborate-to-implement-tourism-projects-in-developing-countries http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/spanish-government-and-amadeus-collaborate-to-implement-tourism-projects-in-developing-countries#comments Tue, 18 Jan 2011 22:41:04 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=5287 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/spanish-government-and-amadeus-collaborate-to-implement-tourism-projects-in-developing-countries/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/wto-2010-international-tourism-report-multi-speed-recovery http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/wto-2010-international-tourism-report-multi-speed-recovery#comments Mon, 17 Jan 2011 23:08:39 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=5228 International Tourism 2010: Multi-speed recovery International tourism recovered strongly in 2010 according to the Advance Release of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. International tourist arrivals were up by almost 7% to 935 million, following the 4% decline in 2009 – the year hardest hit by the global economic crisis. The vast majority of destinations worldwide [...]]]> http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/wto-2010-international-tourism-report-multi-speed-recovery/feed 1 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/travel-industry-exec-tony-gonchar-hired-to-lead-asta http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/travel-industry-exec-tony-gonchar-hired-to-lead-asta#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:39:36 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=4898 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/travel-industry-exec-tony-gonchar-hired-to-lead-asta/feed 0 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-10-best-ethical-destinations-for-your-vacation-in-2011 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-10-best-ethical-destinations-for-your-vacation-in-2011#comments Wed, 15 Dec 2010 06:00:50 +0000 ATN Editor http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/?p=4891 http://www.adventuretravelnews.com/top-10-best-ethical-destinations-for-your-vacation-in-2011/feed 0