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Greenloons.com Celebrates Eco Travel Imagery with Spring Photography Contest
Photo Submissions Receiving The Most Facebook “Likes” Will Be Judged By Panel of Travel Experts For a Chance to Win 2 Wireless FitBit Fitness Trackers. Washington, DC – All-inclusive eco travel website, Greenloons.com, just announced a travel photography contest running through March 24th, 2012. Amateur and professional photographers alike are invited to submit their eco-eye [...]]]>

Loreto Nominated for National Accolade “Magical Village”


IAATO Continues its Educational Campaign for Antarctica-bound Yachts
Providence, RI - Following a good response to its public awareness campaign focusing on yacht operators, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has continued its efforts during the current 2011-12 season to educate those bound for Antarctica aboard sailing or motor vessels. The ongoing campaign consists of updated free information for yacht operators [...]]]>

IAATO Reminds Travel Agents and Tour Operators with Japan-based Clients about Antarctic Travel Requirements from Japanese Ministry of the Environment
Providence, RI – In an effort to assist travel agents and tour operators with Antarctica travel planning for their Japanese clients and foreign residents of Japan, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is making new information available from the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. “Japanese nationals, as well as citizens of other countries [...]]]>

Sport Tourism Spending Soars to $3.6 Billion Annually in Canada
Ottawa, Canada– Spending associated with the Canadian sport tourism industry reached $3.6 billion in 2010, an increase of 8.8% from 2008, based on Statistics Canada (2010) data commissioned by the Canadian Sport Tourism Alliance (CSTA). This compares to a 0.7% decrease in tourism demand for the Canadian tourism industry as a whole over the same period, thus [...]]]>

Adventure Travel Company, World Expeditions, acquires UK-based Sherpa Expeditions
Leading adventure travel company, World Expeditions, has acquired European hiking and cycling specialist and operator Sherpa Expeditions. Sherpa Expeditions’ products will complement World Expeditions’ European division, UTracks, which caters to travellers interested in activeholidays in Europe and the UK. Together, the two brands will offer a selection of more than 300 itineraries covering more than [...]]]>

AFAR is giving away a trip to India!
AFAR.com is shiny and new. We’ve gone mobile. And we’re giving away a trip to India! The mobile app that truly enables unique travel experiences is here! Whether at home or on the road, connect with a global community to save, share, and discover amazing experiences. Available now in the iTunes store. We know you [...]]]>