Tag: IAATO

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.
Wednesday, February 19th 2020 - 06:48 UTC
Modern, habitat restored South Georgia recalls Possession Day and James Cook in 1775

Some 245 years and a month ago, James Cook, after 3 years at sea, took possession of South Georgia and claimed the land for His Britannic Majesty, King George the Third. On what must have been a routine summer’s day (January 17th) in the South-West Atlantic, the explorer described what he had discovered as a ‘land doomed by nature to perpetual frigidness’.
Thursday, December 5th 2019 - 09:10 UTC
Expansion of fly-cruise luxury programs to Antarctica

Silversea is to charter two private jets for a new fly-cruise program to Antarctica in 2021. The 75-seater aircraft will fly from Punta Arenas, Chile, to King George Island in Antarctica as part of the new Antarctica Bridge program which goes on sale on December 10 this year.