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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…

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…

NEW ZEALAND: Tourism now a subject taught at secondary school

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…

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…

FIJI: How to support a practical sustainable tourism transition

The Pacific Tourism Organisation and EU SWITCH-Asia Programme is holding its first international webinar in the four-part Sustainable Tourism Enhancement in the Pacific (STEP) learning exchange series. Featuring experiences from Samoa and Kiribati, the session will explore how tourism standards, governance arrangements, and industry partnerships can support the transition towards more sustainable, resilient, and resource-efficient more…

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NEW ZEALAND: Tourism now a subject taught at secondary school

AUSTRALIA: Reset in nature with Great Walks

NEPAL: Everest ice block obstructs large group of spring climbers

NEW ZEALAND: Famous Bridge to Nowhere gets facelift

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NEW ZEALAND: New public transport system Auckland City Rail Link opens September

TOURISM: Nature at risk – Why tourism needs to act now

EUROPE: Low water levels in the Danube revealing Nazi shipwrecks

GUATEMALA: Towns evacuated as Fuego volcano erupts

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NEW ZEALAND: Tourism now a subject taught at secondary school

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

TRAVEL 2026: How pandemic, climate and conflict forged a new era

TRAVEL: Island escapes – New Caledonia and Bora Bora on Expedia Hot List

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