Sentences with phrase «of wildlife tourism»

So you can imagine my heartbreak when we visited an elephant camp in Phuket and I discovered, for the first time, the cruel reality of wildlife tourism.

Not exact matches

Namibia's Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET) came to this conclusion after trialling a raft of wildlife crime - fighting technologies, with expertise from conservation group WWF and funding from Google.

Hon. Jemma Nunu Kumba, Minister, Ministry of Wildlife Conservation and Tourism stated: «These surveys are important for our country as they show the world that South Sudan is still home for many iconic wildlife species.

They envision creating a complete tourist experience, a tourism - wildlife - and - wine package, similar to those in parts of South Africa.

Kenya has imposed stiffer penalties - longer jail terms and bigger fines - for wildlife poaching or trafficking, saying poaching is harming tourism, a major earner of foreign exchange.

Travelers indulging in a community based tourism trip might follow a local guide deep into his tribe's forest to spot otherworldly wildlife, eat exotic regional delicacies around rough - hewn tables, watch and even take part in celebrations of local culture, and sleep on straw mats at the homes of local families.

Under a community - based tourism arrangement, unique benefits accrue to both the traveler and the hosts: Travelers usually accustomed to chain hotels and beachfront resorts discover local habitats and wildlife and learn about traditional cultures and the economic realities of life in developing countries.

«Thailand is affordable, has great tourism infrastructure and is full of English - speakers — plus there are beautiful beaches, temples, wildlife and scuba diving,» says Corbeil.

Tourism Australia and Qantas Airlines have highlighted the country's array of wildlife as the top posts of 2016 when it came to showcasing Australia as a «memorable and desirable holiday destination,» with the critters serving as a prime tourism tool for the cTourism Australia and Qantas Airlines have highlighted the country's array of wildlife as the top posts of 2016 when it came to showcasing Australia as a «memorable and desirable holiday destination,» with the critters serving as a prime tourism tool for the ctourism tool for the country.

These threats include siltation from soil erosion, increased abstraction of water in the catchment, degradation of land, deforestation, growth in human settlements, overgrazing, wildlife management, tourism and pollution coming from Nakuru town.

For now though, Phu Quoc remains a «fresher» on the tourism scene, still able to offer charming local villages, bustling markets, rich jungles and reefs teeming with wildlife, and those elusive stretches of unspoilt powdery beach.

Australian Wildlife Journeys is a group of independently owned tourism operators that showcase immersive wildlife encounters that take place in the wild, with a special focus on high quality interpretative guiding and conservation activities.

These include: Jacob's Creek Visitor Centre - set in the heart of the Barossa; The Louise — luxury culinary tourism and accommodation also in the Barossa; Chinta Tours — tailor made air safaris in private light aircraft and 4WDs to stunning outback locations; Exceptional Kangaroo Island — good food, wine, wildlife sightings and creative itineraries; Gawler Ranges Wilderness Safaris — Kangaluna Camp, a boutique tented camp that caters for up to 12 guests in an iconic Australian setting; Kangaroo Island Wilderness Tours — local guides (most of whom have lived on the Island all their lives) take guests into one of the world's leading wildlife destinations; Kingsford Homestead — an award winning luxury country retreat among rolling hills on the edge of the Barossa; Rawnsley Park Station — guided walks and 4WD tours to experience the wildlife and landscapes of the Flinders Ranges; The Tailor — off the beaten path specialists for private tours with a luxury edge; and Southern Ocean Lodge — Australia's first true luxury lodge, located on Kangaroo Island.

The Costa Rica board of tourism uses Pura Vida to describe the untouched wildlife, pristine beaches and beautiful landscapes that is found throughout Costa Rica.Once you have visited Costa Rica the slogan makes perfect sense.

This property of 3,739 hectares, was a farming property prior to being redeveloped as a wildlife sanctuary, the farmer's original dwelling is now available for tourism accommodation.

The wildlife, like the people, have only been introduced to tourism recently, so a lot of patience is called for.

Cinnamon's very own award - winning wildlife and adventure tourism division, Nature Trails, will make your stay one of discovery and excitement.

Madrid, Spain, 3 March 2018 - «To engage the media and to recognize the work of journalists in the coverage of wildlife and sustainable tourism.»

The UNWTO / Chimelong Initiative aims to promote the value of tourism for wildlife conservation and includes also training to tourism administrations and to media on the theme.

(Orissa) Odisha Tourism offers travelers an array of tours such as adventure tour, wildlife tour and religious trip.

G - supported Floreana Guesthouse We are investing in community training and infrastructure to develop the first ecological, community tourism program in the Galapagos Islands that sees both the islands small entrepreneurs and its unique wildlife as the primary beneficiaries of this project.

An initiative of the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC), the Golden Chariot travels to an array of World Heritage Sites, wildlife sanctuary, spectacular palaces and cultural sites in South Indian states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu.

Let me admit that I was there for a «Bird» festival by UP Tourism Forest Department, but I couldn't keep myself from devouring the peerless beauty of Suhelwa beyond its wildlife.

We believe tourism should work positively towards protecting the natural beauty, culture and wildlife of the destinations we visit so that future generations of visitors and residents alike can continue to enjoy them.

This laid - back Caribbean getaway is getting plenty of buzz these days thanks to its balance of ramshackle charm — you won't find any five star chain hotels here — and traditional tourism draws like palm lined beaches, exotic wildlife, and azure waters.

Created as a joint initiative between TTC's family of brands, The TreadRight Foundation is a not - for - profit working to encourage sustainable tourism and ensure the environment, wildlife and communities we visit remain vibrant for generations to come.

Among the new destination exhibitors at WTM London this year is Sudan's ministry of tourism, antiquities & wildlife, which will showcase the vast country's visitor attractions, including the impressive Pyramids of Nuri, back - to - basics rural tourism and specialist options, such as scuba diving.

The original research, commissioned by Tourism Australia, and carried out by BDA Marketing Planning in 11 of Australia's key international markets - identifies opportunities to make the Australia's tourism offering more attractive to overseas visitors - including focusing on the country's strongest assets - its coastal, aquatic and wildlife experiences - as well as better marketing of the country's quality food anTourism Australia, and carried out by BDA Marketing Planning in 11 of Australia's key international markets - identifies opportunities to make the Australia's tourism offering more attractive to overseas visitors - including focusing on the country's strongest assets - its coastal, aquatic and wildlife experiences - as well as better marketing of the country's quality food antourism offering more attractive to overseas visitors - including focusing on the country's strongest assets - its coastal, aquatic and wildlife experiences - as well as better marketing of the country's quality food and wine.

For all of our trips we use local guides, local transportation and local communities so that through sustainable tourism we can help to protect the environment, wildlife and sustain the way of life of indigenous cultures & communities.

On arrival, you are greeted by shady trees forming a tranquil hideaway and an excellent base from which to explore the unspoilt African wildlife destinations of the Elephant Coast Tourism Region.

Not only can you see an incredible array of wildlife, but year after year the tourism board seeks to improve its eco-friendly tourism and uphold its reputation as the place to go for eco-tourists.

The region's tourism attractions and experiences are as diverse as the landscape itself and include: river cruises, fishing charters, island day trips, reef trips, liveaboard reef trips, snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, white water rafting, drift snorkelling, nature parks, animal reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, horse riding, ATVs, cableways, scenic trains, cultural parks, indigenous tours, bush tucker, hot air - ballooning, scenic flights, helicopter charters, glass bottom boats, jet skis, parasailing, sky diving, bungy jumping, hiking, camping and pretty much anything else you can think of!

Each of the lodges and tours demonstrate a responsible approach to tourism in this delicate and wildlife - rich environment.

In Louisiana, it's not just beaches, but wetlands that can affected — destroying critical wildlife habitat, hurting tourism and ruining the livelihoods of fishermen throughout the region.

It's a sobering fact that the world's coral reefs — habitat to a quarter of marine wildlife — are facing serious danger from ocean pollution and acidification, warming temperatures and human pressures like overfishing and tourism.

The poignant posters of «Unknown Tourism» pay homage to the wildlife we're in danger of forgetting.

Etosha National Park in northern Namibia, one of Africa's major wildlife sanctuaries, 2 is home to the critically endangered black rhinoceros.5, 6 Climate change threatens biodiversity in the park and elsewhere in Africa, 11 and a warmer, drier climate in Namibia could put tourism at risk.10

In 1992 Carter, working closely with Zambia's Minister of Tourism, took the lead in organizing Africa's first wildlife law enforcement officer's conference.

Economically speaking, billions of dollars in commerce and wildlife tourism would be lost for towns on both sides of the border.

Illegal grazing here has led to land invasions resulting to loss of life and severe injuries, destruction of property, killing of wildlife, displacement of people and wildlife and to crown it, a blow to the tourism industry as many countries issue travel warnings.

Nestled against the backdrop of Mt. Kenya, this region boasts an impressive array of wildlife and magnificent scenery, placing it on the country's tourism circuit.

WCS has signed cooperation agreements with GoSS and the its Ministry of Environment, Wildlife Conservation, and Tourism to launch a conservation strategy to safeguard the region's wildlife and lands, which may now rank among the richest in Africa.

Since it's free to obtain and the Tourism Institute provides a series of benefits to companies that get it (preference to use wildlife areas and museums for operators, better credit conditions, tax incentives, lower water and electricity rates, among others), it seems it's a rare case of a stamp that actually serves to green the industry rather than making money.

In early 2015, Kenya's Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC) agreed to set up the Mutara Conservancy on 20,000 acres of land bordering Ol Pejeta Conservancy for integrated wildlife, livestock and tourism operations.

The unique nature of Indigenous connection to the land provides the basis for economic enterprises such as wildlife harvesting, natural resource management, fishing, cultural tourism and art produced for sale.

Eco-tourism, cultural tourism, training, airstrips and environment and wildlife management are examples of enterprises that could help to build sustainable economic and social development that are not dependent on resource development.

An enhanced engagement with the market could occur through growth in the production of goods exports (of arts and harvested wildlife), services exports (such as recreational fisheries and eco - and cultural tourism) and import substitutes (such as selling fish and wild harvested game locally, if restrictive regulations could be modified and property rights in commercial species vested with Aboriginal people).

Nunavut Tourism About - People from everywhere are cordially invited to come here and enjoy the arctic wildlife and the Inuit way of life, to explore the top of the world and be dazzled by the vivid dancing hues of the Aurora Borealis.