From changing weather patterns to loss of biodiversity, the global impacts of climate change are unprecedented in scale, and by now, familiar news. This reality poses an especially interesting challenge...
The first international Accessible Tourism Destination (ATD2019) awards were held 22 January, 2020, as part of FITUR 2020. The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Fundación ONCE celebrated the best ‘Accessible...
ATTA Declares a Climate Emergency 2020 marks the beginning of a new decade, and an important one for our planet. The ATTA is proud to begin this decade with a...
Both cities see their smart city development as a long-term work in progress. With a few taps on a smart device, travelers can find all the information they need to...
With the greatest biodiversity on earth spread over six terrestrial biomes and three large marine ecosystems, Brazil provides an abundance of water, fertile land, hundreds of thousands of animals and...
From kayaking through wetlands to scuba diving in the deep sea, marine tourism appeals to travelers with its wealth of water-related activities. Approximately 71% of Earth’s surface is covered by...
In November 2017, the Associated Press reported that climbing on Uluru, Australia’s sacred monolith rock also known as Ayers Rock, would be banned beginning 26 October 2019. The park’s board...
From bird watching in Costa Rica to spotting tigers in India, wildlife tourism entices travelers to all corners of the globe. Unfortunately, in many of the destinations where wildlife tourism...
Starting in January 2020, Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) members can take advantage of buying carbon offset credits in bulk. The bulk purchase program, called Neutral Together, is the first...
The sun had already dipped below the horizon line when we finally tumbled out of our oversized SUV in Salida, Colorado, to a waiting crowd of colleagues. Nearly the last...