Tag: Ecotourism
Singapore’s Southern Islands get sustainable tourism transformation
Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) will commence sustainable tourism activations on Singapore's Southern Islands, with a collection of five low-impact accommodation units on Lazarus Island...
Plataran steps up responsible tourism initiatives
Indonesian hospitality company, Plataran, has developed a carbon-offset package for its guests.
The initiative is part of Plataran’s decarbonisation programme, led by the government in...
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa rolls out ecotourism activity
Hyatt Regency Seragaki Island Okinawa, located on Okinawa's Seragaki Island has created an ecotourism activity, Learn About the Sea of Seragaki Island and Clownfish,...
In nature’s embrace
Outdoor attractions are coming into favour, appealing to travellers who are desperate for a break from home isolation. We profile some outstanding places to go and things to do in Asia that play up nature’s best features.
By TTG Asia reporters.
Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve earns UNESCO recognition
The International Coordinating Council (ICC) of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme has formally inducted Malaysia's Penang Hill Biosphere Reserve into the World Network...
White paper plots way forward for Myanmar’s tourism
Myanmar will reposition itself as a leading sustainable destination as part of a raft of measures unveiled in a white paper aimed at tourism...
Ecotourism to flourish in the Philippines under new normal
Ecotourism, an alternative to mass tourism, is poised to reign supreme in the Philippines' travel industry’s transition to the new normal post-Covid-19, according to...
Local leverage
As Asian travellers increasingly seek tours where soft adventure meets culture, travel players are discovering the benefits to community support and preservation.
Ecotourism collapse threatens Cambodia’s wildlife
The collapse of tourism in South-east Asia means wildlife and conservation in southwest Cambodia may come to a halt in the next few weeks,...
The big lure of little lodges
Myanmar’s rising collection of eco-lodges, which are tapping a new breed of eco-conscious travellers, are helping to lift communities out of poverty while preserving cultural traditions. By Marissa Carruthers
