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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has announced a raft of enhanced responsible tourism measures and short-term priorities as members prepare for the 2024-25 Antarctic season. (more…)
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed John McKeon as Executive Committee (EC) Chair and welcomed Brandon Harvey and Jørn Henriksen to the top team during this year’s annual meeting. (more…)
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Unless you’ve you been tuning in to some of the more erudite media channels, you probably have no idea about the crisis unfolding in polar and sub-polar regions. The cruise companies certainly are not talking about it. (more…)
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The annual Antarctic Fellowships, awarded by The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR) and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) are an investment in the professional development of talented early career researchers. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is set to begin its 2023-24 Antarctic season with new and enhanced measures to support safe and environmentally responsible travel to the region. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has created an Antarctic Ambassadorship Committee to evolve its efforts to turn visitors and Antarctic enthusiasts into ambassadors for the region. (more…)
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Five provisional operators and eight Associates have been welcomed into the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) at the responsible tourism organisation’s annual meeting. (more…)
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Stefan, part of the IAATO community since 1998, was appointed following a vote at IAATO’s Annual Meeting, held this week (April 25 to 27) in Hamburg, Germany. (more…)
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The annual hunt for Antarctic Fellowship recipients has begun as IAATO celebrates five years of supporting early-career scientists and researchers with its award. (more…)
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The Ambassadorship Challenge is a 24-task downloadable card designed to inspire polar enthusiasts to be Antarctic Ambassadors and make changes at home to support the world’s most precious place. (more…)
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The annual Antarctic Fellowships, awarded by The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP) and the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), are an investment in the professional development of talented early career researchers and aim to further the understanding of human presence in Antarctica. (more…)
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Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) will for the first time submit seasonal fuel consumption data to the Association’s secretariat as part of a unanimous pledge to create a climate change strategy for Antarctic tourism. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed Executive Committee member Tudor Morgan to its leading role. (more…)
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The global event was announced in August this year by the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) as part of its 30th anniversary celebrations. (more…)
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The organisation is preparing for the start of the Antarctic travel season following months of discussion and collaboration with Antarctic gateways. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has announced the launch of a global “Antarctic Ambassadorship Day” to be held for the first time in April 2022. (more…)
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People worldwide will be picking litter on beaches, in cities and in their communities for the third year in a row in memory of Sarah Auffret, a beloved member of the polar travel community. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators has appointed Executive Committee member Robyn Woodhead to its top spot during this year’s online annual meeting. (more…)
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Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) have reaffirmed their commitment to their mission of safe and environmentally responsible operations, as the Association marks its 30th anniversary. (more…)
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Arctic expedition cruising gives travellers the opportunity to get close to nature, observe wildlife and gain cultural experiences by visiting local communities. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP), have announced one of the recipients of the Antarctic Fellowship 2020. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators has held a COVID-19 Town Hall meeting for its members to discuss the challenges posed by the pandemic. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has closed its online annual meeting with new actions in support of its mission for safe, environmentally responsible Antarctic travel. (more…)
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Two Operators, five provisional operators and five new Associates have been welcomed into the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) at the responsible tourism organisation’s first online annual meeting. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has announced the appointment of Gina Greer as Executive Director. Gina will lead the Secretariat and work with IAATO’s Executive Committee to further the association’s mission of advocating and promoting safe, environmentally responsible private-sector travel to Antarctica. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has launched its search for an Executive Director to lead the organizationin its mission of promoting safe, environmentally responsible Antarctic Travel. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has essentially suspended One Ocean Expeditions’ (OOE) membership in the group, according to a statement sent to members and obtained by Cruise Industry News. One Ocean’s future continues to raise a question mark as departures are cancelled and the RCGS Resolute continues to sit in Buenos Aires. (cruiseindustrynews.com)
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Polar field guides are descending on Sturbridge, Massachusetts today for the third bi-annual International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) joint Polar Field Staff Conference. (more…)
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They may be literally poles apart, but more than 80 Antarctic and Arctic expedition guides will gather together later this month for a joint conference on responsible polar tourism. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs (COMNAP), have announced the recipients of this years IAATO Antarctic Fellowship, funded by IAATO. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) today confirmed the appointment of Dr. Terry Shaller as Acting Executive Director of IAATO. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has welcomed ten new members into the responsible tourism fold. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators has announced robust new restrictionson commercial drone use in Antarctica. The constraints, voted in at IAATO’s annual meeting in Cape Town, South Africa (April 30 –May 3), mean those using Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) for commercial purposes on IAATO vessels will have new restrictions limiting piloting opportunities. (more…)
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The Antarctic travel season may still be months away, but responsible Antarctic tour operators from across the globe will experience their busiest day of the year today (June 5) as the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators’ (IAATO) Ship Scheduler opens. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has pledged to turn the tide on plastics with new guidelines set to reduce single-use plastic use among visitors to the white continent. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is redeveloping its ship scheduling process, as part of its commitment to ‘leave only footprints’ through the effective self-management of guest activities. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has closed its annual meeting in Cape Town with multiple new measures in support of its mission for safe, environmentally responsible Antarctic travel. (more…)
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Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) have unanimously voted in mandatory measures to prevent whale strikes in cetacean-rich Antarctic waters. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has concluded its 27th annual meeting in Newport, Rhode Island, USA having agreed to strengthen its mission of promoting the practice of safe, environmentally responsible travel to the Antarctic. (more…)
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The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) reported its visitor numbers for the 2017-2018 Antarctic season at the start of its annual meeting in Newport, Rhode Island, USA. (more…)
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