The day starts with watching the sunrise through the broken shards of ice on the Black Diamond beach, appropriately named because of its black sand. By mid-morning, guests marvel at...
Commercial adventure travel companies have actively pursued a range of environmental conservation, wildlife protection, and social goals for many years. In our industry, there are countless examples of companies that,...
Climate action and carbon neutrality are not new concepts to the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) or the travel industry in general. Recognizing the very act of travel contributes to...
People working in adventure travel are passionate about its advantages over other forms of tourism for many reasons: It can provide meaning and satisfaction to travelers who enjoy engaging and...
In 2017, 800 delegates from 54 countries traveled to Salta, Argentina, for the Adventure Travel World Summit. As of mid-April of this year, 4,000 trees have been planted near the...
The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) has actively pursued conservation-related issues for many years, but this year turned its attention specifically toward climate action, including creating a Climate Action Committee....
Upholding its commitment to do its part in conserving and preserving the natural environment, the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) partnered with Visit Wales to ensure its 2017 Adventure Travel...
Regardless of where in the world the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) holds its events, the organization is aware of its environmental footprint. With sustainability and conservation as two of...
The total emissions for the Adventure Travel World Summit in Anchorage last month was over 1,200 tons of carbon dioxide. That number was estimated and compiled for the ATTA by...
(SEATTLE) August 24, 2016 – The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA; www.adventuretravel.biz) and Visit Anchorage (http://www.anchorage.net/) participated in a reforestation project in Costa Rica last week as part of their...