Can Tourism Support Carbon Removal Through Direct Air Capture?
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,...
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Hiking Iceland’s Glaciers: An Opportunity to Talk About Climate Change’s Effects
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...
ATTA Pursues Climate Education, Action Focused on Carbon Removal
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,...
How to Develop a Carbon Offset Program
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...
Reconciling the Evils of Carbon Emissions with the Benefits of Adventure Travel
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...
With Tree Planting Completed in Argentina, ATTA Meets Goal of Hosting a Net-Zero Carbon Event in 2017
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...
Big Businesses Mobilize for Climate Action: What This Signals for Commercial Adventure Travel
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....
ATTA Offsets Carbon Footprint at Annual Industry Event
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...
ATTA’s Carbon Neutral Challenge Lauded in Latin America, Spurs Ongoing Efforts
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...
Carbon Neutrality Is Just One Step in Becoming Sustainable Business Leaders
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...