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Despite Economic Downturn, Americans and Foreign Visitors Flocked to U.S. National Parks in 2009WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ten million more Americans and foreign tourists visited the nation’s national parks last year than in 2008, a 3.9 percent increase that marked... Read more »
comScore’s, “The 2009 U.S. Digital Year in Review”, Summarizes 2009 Digital Marketing Trends, Offers Implications for 2010RESTON, VA – comScore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR), a leader in measuring the digital world, today released The comScore 2009 U.S. Digital Year in Review. The complimentary... Read more »
Travel Shows Signs of Muted GrowthBrussels — The European Travel Commission has just published its fourth quarterly report on European Tourism 2009 – Trends & Prospects. Travel demand... Read more »
Survey Reveals Traveler Motivations for ‘Once in a Lifetime Trips’…and moreThe Trip of a Lifetime Travel Report 2010, a travel study about the motivations and preferences behind vacations that are considered “A... Read more »
Germany’s Online Travel Market Gains Significant GroundSherman, Conn. USA — In a year when global travel markets struggled under the weight of recession, Germany’s online travel market held up to the pressure. Travel... Read more »
Media Buzz
Travel + Leisure’s March 2010 Issue Features “World’s Top Adventure Trips”According to Travel + Leisure’s March 2010 issue, “T+L has surveyed the field to create the ultimate directory of adventure trips around the globe, each... Read more »
National Geographic Channel Premieres “Nasca Lines: Buried Secrets”, Sure to InspireThe National Geographic Channel has just premiered a new documentary, Nasca Lines: Buried Secrets, from Edge West Productions, directed by celebrated British documentarian... Read more »
Newly-Formed Outside Television Appoints Programming HeadAward-Winning Producer Rob Faris Tapped as Senior Vice President of Programming and Production NEW YORK, NY – Outside Television, the active lifestyle network... Read more »
Affiliate of Fletcher Asset Management, Inc. Purchases Newsweek Budget TravelNancy Telliho to Remain President; Harold Shain to Rejoin as Chairman NEW YORK, NY – Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel President, Nancy Telliho announced today... Read more »
Mariah Media and Resort Sports Network Partner to Launch the “Outside Television Network”A Joint Venture That Will Rebrand the Existing RSN Network Santa Fe, NM – Mariah Media Inc., publisher of Outside magazine, America’s leading active-lifestyle... Read more »
Must Reads
World Nomad’s Safety Hub Delivers Advice to Travelers in ChileChile earthquakes: advice for travelers Just before dawn on Saturday 27th February, an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile. The epicenter was situated in the Maule... Read more »
According to CNN: “Bill for U.S. travel promotion organization headed to president’s desk”(CNN) — A bill that will create a tourism promotion organization for the United States received its final passage in the Senate on Thursday. Read full story. ... Read more »
National Geographic Channel Premieres “Nasca Lines: Buried Secrets”, Sure to InspireThe National Geographic Channel has just premiered a new documentary, Nasca Lines: Buried Secrets, from Edge West Productions, directed by celebrated British documentarian... Read more »
Adventure Tourism Development Index 2009 ReportA joint initiative of The George Washington University, the Adventure Travel Trade Association and Xola Consulting, the Adventure Tourism Development Index (ATDI)... Read more »
10 Crucial Consumer Trends for 2010, from Mass Mingling to MaturialismEditor’s Note: The following consumer trends for 2010 are directly sourced from trendwatching.com, an independent and opinionated trend firm, scanning the... Read more »
New & Different
The President Signs the Travel Promotion ActAccording to www.whitehouse.org: March 04, 2010 | 1:48 — The President signs the bipartisan Travel Promotion Act, which will create jobs, encourage... Read more »
Gap Adventures Launches Global Online Contest – “Create Your Own Adventure”Toronto – To celebrate 20 innovative years providing life-changing travel experiences across the globe, Gap Adventures is launching the Create Your Own Adventure... Read more »
Discover France Adventures Becomes One of only Four Officially Licensed Tour Operators for the Tour de FranceScottsdale, AZ—Discover France Adventures, an award winning specialist in journeys to France, recently announced that it is one of only four tour operators worldwide... Read more »
A New Vision: Science and Tourism under the StarsMadrid and Canary Islands – The StarLight Tourism Certification System (Starlight Certification) was presented yesterday, 22 December, in a Press Conference held... Read more »
Green Living Project Launches Mobile TourNew event marketing and educational outreach strategy will reach over 100 venues (schools, retail stores, festival’s, etc) in 2010; Supports new Education... Read more »
Viewpoints
In This Economy, Industry Vets Concur: “Don’t worry about the wind; adjust the sails.”There are no two ways around it: It’s time to, “Adjust the Sails”. So says adventure travel professionals possessing decades of experience who have weathered... Read more »
Opinion – Social Media: Wake Up and Smell The Engagement!Editor’s Note: Chris Noble of World Nomads has LEPT out in a big way with the ATTA before, during and now post 2008 Adventure Travel World Summit as a fresh... Read more »
Carbon Offsets: Paying off Unsustainable Life Styles or Investing in SustainabilityAdventureTravelNews welcomes opinion editorials – submit to editor@adventuretravel.biz Editor’s Note: ATTA offers a free Webinar on Carbon Offsets on... Read more »
Carbon CreditsCarbon Credits By Gordy Petersen, Owner, San Juan Suites in Friday Harbor, Washington You may be a conflicted traveler. You love to jet off to exotic locations,... Read more »
Spotlight: Operators
Asia Travel Experts See Surge in Last-minute BookingsImmediate Turnaround No Problem for Asia Transpacific Journeys BOULDER, CO, March 2009 – Time was when a trip to Asia was months in the planning. Now that’s... Read more »
Small Adventure Travel Company Looking for Success? Here’s Some Advice from BikeHikeDirector Trish Sare Offers Insight as BikeHike Adventures Celebrates 15 Years of Operation January 23,2009 (Vancouver, BC) — Large tour companies usually enjoy... Read more »
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Spotlight: Destinations
Update on the situation in Kampala 11 September 2009Editor’s Note: ATTA Member Volcanoes Safaris has just issued the following: Update on the situation in Kampala 11 September 2009 During the last two days there... Read more »
Nepal’s Tourism Promotion takes off as Nepal becomes a New RepublicMinneapolis, MN (June 2008) – As Nepal begins one of the most important political changes in its recent history, the Nepal Tourism Board is visiting key tourism... Read more »
Case Study: Adventure Tourism Market Development in NE IndiaThe Tourism Department, Government of Assam in NE India, recognizing the value of tourism as an economic development tool, wanted support in developing adventure... Read more »
(Philippines) DOT launches adventure tourismCITY OF SAN FERNANDO – The Department of Tourism (DOT) under Secretary Joseph Ace Durano is set to embark on a nationwide campaign to increase awareness and... Read more »
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Spotlight: Agents
TUI adventure travel boss calls for better trainingA lack of knowledge of the adventure travel sector is holding agents back from taking advantage of a £180 million market (European). Read the full story by Edward... Read more »
Intrepid launches agent-only web siteAdventure travel specialist Intrepid Travel has unveiled a dedicated web site for North American travel agents. Found at http://www.intrepidagent.com , the site... Read more »
Specialty Travel Agents Tighten Bonds with Adventure Travel Trade(SEATTLE) – March 3, 2009 – Building and strengthening ties between specialized travel agents and the tour operators and ground suppliers who offer adventure... Read more »
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Spotlight: Sustainability
Growing Resistance to Food Insecurity in South EthiopiaBy Alex McCausland It was a moment of fulfilment for us at Strawberry Fields Eco Lodge (SFEL). The head of the Konso Woreda Education Bureau stood in front of those... Read more »
New Sustainable Travel Specialist Course Available Through The Travel InstituteWellesley, MA / Boulder, CO – The Travel Institute announced the release of a new Lifestyle Specialist course for travel agents that’s focused on sustainable... Read more »
Green Living Project Expands to Central AmericaNew expedition to Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Panama features new partnerships with Rainforest Alliance, Nature Air, The North Face, Patagonia, and 10 others Los... Read more »
2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards Finalists AnnouncedThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the 12 finalists for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards. Under WTTC’s stewardship since 2003, the... Read more »
Niche Market Stands to Boost Jordan’s Tourism IndustryAmman, Jordan – The Kingdom of Jordan may be able to tap a wealth of cultural assets through “voluntourism”, according to tourism industry experts. David... Read more »
BOULDER, CO, January 13, 2010 – Outdoor Industry Association® (OIA) has received a $10,000 grant from the Portland Development Commission (PDC) that will allow... Read more »
Eddie Bauer Sponsors Adventure Travel Trade Association, 2009 Adventure Travel World Summit(SEATTLE) – (August 24, 2009) – Forty-six years ago, Jim Whittaker, donning Eddie Bauer mountaineering gear, became the first American to summit Mount Everest. Today,... Read more »
ATTA and Teva Introduce Scholarship Program for Adventure Tour Operators(SEATTLE) – To assist deserving adventure tour operators in growing responsibly, today the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Teva® (a division of... Read more »
Outdoor Industry Association Survey Reveals Industry Cautious About Economic RecoveryRevenue and inventory plans appear appropriately conservative Boulder, CO, – In a survey released June 1, 2009, by Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), small businesses... Read more »
First Ascent Team Summits Everest, Including ATTA Advisory Board Emeritus Member ViestursViesturs and Whittaker Return Eddie Bauer to the Top of the World SEATTLE, WA – On the morning of May 19, two legendary mountaineers on the First Ascent “Return... Read more »
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