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Articles tagged “animals”

Tourism

Iceland debates economic gains of whale tourism versus whale hunting

Studies that show animals are more valuable kept alive than killed for cuisine will help officials rationalize bans and controls that keep hunting of endangered animals to a minimum.

Iceland debates economic gains of whale tourism versus whale hunting

Tourism

Sharks kept alive for tourism are better investment than those sold for soup

Finding animals’ worth when used for tourism is a practical way to stop controversial trade of their parts for food, jewelry, or manufacturing.

Sharks kept alive for tourism are better investment than those sold for soup

Media and PR

Seven Twitter critters that define destinations on social media

Social media for a travel attraction should be engaging and give insight into a destination; it’s easier to be creative with the voice of dinosaur trapped in a museum than as a staid social media manager.

Seven Twitter critters that define destinations on social media

Tourism

Tourists are wrecking stingrays’ eating, sleeping, and mating habits

Tourism actually plays a large part in protecting wildlife species, but tour providers must work towards a sustainable relationship in which animals’ livelihoods and habitats are conserved.

Tourists are wrecking stingrays’ eating, sleeping, and mating habits

Tourism

Norway’s Svalbard Islands are looking to hire a polar bear spotter this summer

Unlike Australia’s publicity job postings, Norway’s needs are authentic and provide real insight into the setting and culture of these remote islands.

Norway’s Svalbard Islands are looking to hire a polar bear spotter this summer

Tourism

Hawaii turns to tourists to ease its abandoned pup problem

This ingenious shelter manager saw the islands’ growing tourism industry and its visitors as more than a cash machine, but as a sustainable solution to a particular Hawaiian problem.

Hawaii turns to tourists to ease its abandoned pup problem

Tourism

Puerto Rico’s governor chooses conservation over hotel development

The absence of luxury hotels and golf courses doesn’t mean the region will be devoid of tourism; ecotourism is a sustainable way to attract tourists without obliterating the ecosystem.

Puerto Rico’s governor chooses conservation over hotel development

Online Travel

DogVacay, the Airbnb for dog sitting, just raised another $6 million to expand operations

Better pet sitting isn't disrupting any existing services. Instead it's massively improving the existing ways people find trusted places to leave their animals.

DogVacay, the Airbnb for dog sitting, just raised another $6 million to expand operations

Skift Originals

India lifts ban on tiger reserves, giving tourists green light to start booking again

The interim ban was highly contested domestically, but left foreign tourists confused and wary of booking a potentially disappointing trip. New regulations should help protect the tigers and India’s tourism industry.

India lifts ban on tiger reserves, giving tourists green light to start booking again

Airlines

A bird strike may have caused the deadly plane crash in Nepal Friday morning

Bird strikes continue to cause accidents despite the aviation industry’s efforts to mitigate the threat through smart engine design, windscreen strength, and even strategic airport location.