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NEW ZEALAND: Air NZ and Air Chathams expand partnership to connect more

More New Zealanders will be able to travel seamlessly between regional communities across the country as Air New Zealand and Air Chathams expand their partnership. For the first time, customers travelling to and from the Chatham Islands will be able to book a single journey connecting them with Air New Zealand’s domestic network. The expanded more…

NEUSEELAND: Paradies für Radfahrer – Der New Zealand Cycle Trail

Neuseeland ist weltweit bekannt für seine spektakulären Landschaften, aufregende Outdoor-Aktivitäten und natürlich seine gastfreundlichen Menschen. Nur eines war das kleine Land am anderen Ende der Welt lange Zeit nicht: ein Reiseziel für Radfahrer. Eher im Gegenteil: Die oft engen, steilen und kurvigen Straßen, die von zahlreichen Trucks und Wohnmobilen frequentiert werden und nur selten einen more…

NEW ZEALAND: Tourism now a subject taught at secondary schools

Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has welcomed the announcement that Tourism is one of nine new industry-led subjects in the refreshed New Zealand Curriculum for years 12 and 13. Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram says confirming Tourism as a subject recognises the important role tourism plays in our future, but also the breadth more…

TRAVEL: New Adventure Travel and Expedition Cruise partnership to support responsible tourism

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) are now cooperating on a global scale to support responsible tourism. This new strategic partnership, which was announced this week, brings together organizations representing two of tourism’s fastest‑growing segments, adventure travel and expedition cruising, both driven by rising demand for immersive, nature‑based experiences and more…

AUSTRALIA: New EU sustainability requirements explained

Tourism Australia will host an industry webinar on 21 August 2026 at 11am AEST to help the industry adapt to the European Union’s ‘Empowering Consumers for the Green Transition Directive’. Enforced from 27 September 2026, the Directive introduces new requirements for environmental and social claims (“greenwashing”) made to consumers in the European Union. The webinar more…

CHILE: New support for globally significant marine ecosystems around Rapa Nui Easter Island

The Local Sea Council of Rapa Nui (Easter Island), a remote Pacific island known for its iconic Moai monoliths, has chosen Island Conservation and Blue Nature Alliance to support the effective management and implementation of Rapa Nui’s marine protected areas (MPAs). This collaboration focuses on strengthening governance, stewardship, effective management and long-term sustainability of these more…

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NEW ZEALAND: Tourism now a subject taught at secondary schools

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