Tag: IAATO

• Tuesday, September 21st 2021 - 08:50 UTC

  IAATO preparing for the season with tour operators and Antarctica Gateways

  

  The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is preparing for the start of the Antarctic travel season following months of discussion and collaboration with Antarctic gateways.

• Friday, June 25th 2021 - 22:26 UTC

  South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands to become Terrestrial Protected Area

  

  The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) has unveiled plans to designate Terrestrial Protected Areas covering the entire landmass of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, some 3,800km2.

• Saturday, May 29th 2021 - 03:39 UTC

  IAATO Welcomes New Executive Committee Chair

  

  The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed Executive Committee member Robyn Woodhead to its top spot during this year’s online annual meeting, according to a press release. Woodhead joined the committee in 2017, having been an active member of the organization since 2010.

• Tuesday, October 27th 2020 - 08:44 UTC

  Polar associations agree on standards for field staff on expedition cruise vessels

  

  Two polar associations have developed standards for field staff working on expedition cruise vessels in polar regions. The Association of Arctic Expeditions Operators, AECO, and the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators, IAATO, agreed on guidelines that have been adopted as industry standards.

• Friday, October 2nd 2020 - 09:00 UTC

  IAATO Antarctic fellowship for a scientist to research micro-plastic in aquatic systems

  

  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.

• Tuesday, August 25th 2020 - 09:29 UTC

  Why the pandemic’s pause on travel could be a defining moment for rethinking Antarctic tourism

  

  By Eilís Quinn, Eye on the Arctic (*) – The current pause on international travel could be an important moment for the international community to rethink the future development of Antarctic tourism, says an expert on the region.

• Saturday, August 8th 2020 - 08:19 UTC

  Covid-19 free South Georgia stands ready to welcome vsitors, but with extra precautions

  

  The COVID-19 pandemic presents a range of obstacles to navigate in order for the 2020/21 tourism season to take place, however, the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI, is committed to meet the challenge and facilitate visits where possible, without compromising on our commitment to safe and environmentally sensitive tourism.

• Friday, July 3rd 2020 - 09:19 UTC

  IAATO's new guidance to enhance environmentally responsible travel to Antarctica

  

  IAATO, which celebrates its 30th year in 2021, has been carefully monitoring, analyzing, and reporting Antarctic tourism trends since its inception as part of its commitment to the effective self-management of guest activities.

• Thursday, June 25th 2020 - 05:28 UTC

  New members welcomed into responsible tourism fold at 2020 IAATO online annual meeting

  

  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 organization's first online annual meeting.

• Friday, March 20th 2020 - 08:26 UTC

  IAATO has a new Executive Director, Gina Greer

  

  The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced on Thursday 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.