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...
Responding to the climate crisis is a top-of-mind issue across all aspects of life, for all populations, in every corner of the world. Realizing the sweeping consequences of not addressing...
There is not much to look forward to when we talk about climate change. In the adventure travel industry, it is a very different kind of awe to look out...
The climate crisis is a universal issue, one that is impacting the travel industry in a very tangible way right now. As the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNTWO) notes,...
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....