Articles tagged “elephant tourism”

Tourism

The Future of Elephant Tourism Will Be Showcased in This Nepalese Village

It seems far-fetched that a tiny village in Nepal that depends on elephant-back safaris could one day be a million-dollar profit attraction. If this initiative works, it’s a great day for tourism communities.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

The Future of Elephant Tourism Will Be Showcased in This Nepalese Village

Tourism

Why Singapore Must Keep Tour Startups Well-Oiled

New players create unique tours such as an inside look at the disappearing trades of Singapore. If they aren’t encouraged and supported, the city’s inbound travel agencies could disappear.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

Why Singapore Must Keep Tour Startups Well-Oiled

Tourism

Stricter Guidelines on Elephant Tourism Put Thai Travel Agents in Quandary

The Association of British Travel Agents is recommending something that does not exist yet. Only a handful of 250 elephant camps in Thailand are observation-only, with many still offering rides and bathing with elephants. What’s an inbound travel agency to do? Where should the elephants go if everyone follows this suggestion, well-meaning as it is? The debate continues.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

Stricter Guidelines on Elephant Tourism Put Thai Travel Agents in Quandary

Tourism

The Complicated Business of Saving Elephant Tourism: A Skift Deep Dive

Given the complexity of Asian elephant tourism, it's natural for rifts to form. A lot of people want to do the right thing, but there are many issues that are still up in the air — and a lot of business is at stake.

Raini Hamdi, Skift | 4 years ago

The Complicated Business of Saving Elephant Tourism: A Skift Deep Dive