New Adventure Book Release Set for May 2008!
What do Sir Richard Branson, ATTA President Shannon Stowell and author-adventurer Don Mankin all have in common? They’re all noted on the cover a new adventure travel book — set for a May 2008 release – called, “Riding the Hulahula to the Arctic Ocean: A Guide to Extraordinary Adventures for the Seasoned Traveler”. Co-authored by Stowell and Mankin, with a forward by Sir Richard, the new adventure book features several ATTA members…
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Earthwatch Founder Rosborough’s “Our Common Mission” Keynote Elicits “Standing O”
“…Focus on your mission and forget the labels which separate and segment your marketplace. Whether travel is for adventure, for heritage, cultural preservation, education, training, conservation, personal enrichment, self renewal or recreation is less important than the impact we make while we’re there. Market distinctions like sustainable tourism, responsible tourism, community-based tourism, ecotourism, and my least favorite ‘voluntourism’ are window dressing if our impacts and motivations are not serving those less fortunate in our path.”
It’s a worthy read and/or listen – access his entire speech here:
