While locals in Maui, Hawaii, struggle to reckon with record-setting wildfires that burned homes, livelihoods, and entire neighborhoods to the ground, some say recovery is being made more painful by tourists visiting the island on vacation.
G Adventures Launches Partnership with the Jane Goodall Institute
27.07.2023 - 18:36 / smartertravel.com / Jane Goodall / National Park
Adventure travel company, G Adventures has long been a leader when it comes to socially responsible tourism and animal welfare, and its latest collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute even further sets the company apart.
The Jane Goodall Institute was founded in 1977 and is at the forefront for protecting Great Apes and their habitats, while still supporting the needs of local communities. Primatologist Dr. Jane Goodall is most well-known for her pioneering research on chimpanzee behavior, which changed the perception of human and animal interactions. She’s formally supported the Animal Welfare Policy that G Adventures introduced last year, which ensures the protection of animals during all G trips. This also includes the initiative to remove elephant trekking or riding on trips, including trained performances.
Related: 8 Ways to See Wildlife Responsibly When You TravelOn World Tourism Day this week, the company announced the “Jane Goodall Collection with G Adventures” at an event in Toronto, which consists of 20 trips endorsed by Dr. Goodall. All of these tours have an emphasis on wildlife-friendly tourism and range from eight to 20 days, with a starting price of $599 (excluding air).
G Adventures is also continuing their collaboration with National Geographic to offer “National Geographic Journeys” that’re trips geared toward research initiatives and positive community impact.
Related: 5 Exciting National Geographic Journeys with G Adventures Trips in 2016“It’s an honor to work with Dr. Jane Goodall, but more importantly to continue her legacy by helping raise awareness of her work with our travelers. She has been an inspiration for me since starting G Adventures 26 years ago,” says G Adventures founder and CEO, Bruce Poon Tip. “As a social enterprise we are well known for our work with people and local communities in the places we visit. However, as the United Nations prepares to welcome 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, my team and I also wanted to highlight the work we are doing to protect the animals with whom we share our planet.”
Related: The Problem with All Animal InteractionsCheck out a sample of some of the tours offered as part of the Jane Goodall collection:
Experience Borneo (starting in 2017): In Sungai Kinabatangan travelers will take a river safari in search of wildlife and visit the nearby oxbow lake with a professional guide to seek out proboscis monkeys, pygmy elephants, macaques, and gibbons. In Sepilok they will enjoy an afternoon visit to the orangutan rehabilitation center. There’s also the opportunity to travel to Libaran Island by boat to have a guided tour of the island’s turtle hatchery and learn about the turtle
The website maxtravelz.com is an aggregator of news from open sources. The source is indicated at the beginning and at the end of the announcement. You can send a complaint on the news if you find it unreliable.
Top Autors
Popular Topics
insider.com
10.08.2023 / 17:01
I offer to switch plane seats with other passengers when I fly solo — and sometimes it leads to a better spot
"Well, I guess I'll see you when we land," I heard from the row in front of me while boarding a recent flight.
travelandleisure.com
09.08.2023 / 19:45
Delta Expands Partnership With Kenya Airways to Offer More Routes to Africa — What to Know
Travelers looking to explore the continent of Africa now have new options when traveling from the United States.Announced this week, Delta Air Lines is expanding it's partnership with Kenya Airways allowing frequent flyers to earn miles on each other's flights when flying on the same itinerary, and provide a more seamless travel experience to 31 destinations in Africa and 57 in North America. Kenya Airways currently operates a nonstop service from their hub at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to New York's John F.
forbes.com
07.08.2023 / 00:23
Win Free Vacations Around The World With These Exciting August Travel Sweepstakes
Using miles and points for your next vacation can represent a great travel deal. But, what if you could travel completely free without having to use cash, miles or points? These travel sweepstakes could be your ticket to complimentary travel to exciting destinations around the world. From wellness getaways to cruise vacations, a few minutes is all it would take to be eligible for these free travel giveaways.
insider.com
03.08.2023 / 12:11
Theme parks aren't one-size-fits-all, and larger fans say they're paying the price with their comfort and confidence
When the new Tron coaster opened at Disney World's Magic Kingdom back in April, theme-park reporter Madison Blancafor, couldn't wait for her chance to ride the high-speed coaster, based on the popular sci-fi franchise.
forbes.com
01.08.2023 / 02:01
The Luxury Miami Resort With The Over-The-Top Residence For Sale
Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, just north of Miami, is among my favorite properties in the world and one of that’s beloved by my entire family.
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023 / 18:18
Eat Your Way Out of Overtourism with the Airbnb of Social Dining
Without warning, Chef Patrick flicked his wrist and chocolate sauce flew across the table. As I and the other restaurant patrons jumped to cover the tops of our wine glasses, the chef smiled and began to throw together (literally) the night’s dessert on a white canvas, like an Italian Jackson Pollock. He sprinkled coffee cake and sunflower seed crumbs, then gently added lemon curd and cheesecake. For the finale, he slammed fist-sized tiramisu balls down on the table, sending chocolate debris flying across the canvas.
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023 / 18:10
TSA Will Continue Screening at Smaller Airports, with the Help of Dogs
Following recent reports that the TSA might cut back on passenger screening at smaller airports, the agency has declared it will, in fact, continue screening procedures after all. It could, however, expand the use of screening dogs in some airports.
smartertravel.com
27.07.2023 / 18:09
G Adventures Launches New National Geographic Family Journeys Trips
Looking for the ultimate family-bonding trip? Check out G Adventures’ brand new Family Journeys, designed for multi-generational travelers.