Tag: Lisa Kelley IAATO

• Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

  Plus 400,000 Antarctica visitors forecasted next decade; IATTO’s cautious reply

  

  A new report published in the Journal for Sustainable Tourism suggests Antarctic tourist numbers could almost quadruple to 452,000 next decade. Icebergs, penguins and almost half a million annual tourists, make up the potential scenario facing Antarctica next decade,

• Monday, December 12th 2022 - 11:58 UTC

  Cruise association and IAATO express concern over recent rare tragic incidents in Antarctica

  

  The Cruise Lines International Association, Clia, has moved to reassure the industry's trade after a “rogue wave” hit Viking Polaris killing one passenger, and injuring four others on a cruise in Antarctica. The accident on the expedition ship took place on November 29, a couple of weeks after two people died during a Zodiac excursion on a Quark Expeditions sailing in the polar region.

• Thursday, June 6th 2019 - 07:00 UTC

  Busiest day of the year for Antarctic Tour Operators as IAATO Ship Scheduler opens

  

  The Antarctic travel season may still be months away, but responsible Antarctic tour operators from across the globe experienced their busiest day of the year on Tuesday, June 5, as the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators’ (IAATO) Ship Scheduler opens.

• Friday, May 3rd 2019 - 21:19 UTC

  IAATO: New Measures to Manage Growth

  

  The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) closed its annual meeting in Cape Town with multiple new measures in support of its mission for safe, environmentally responsible Antarctic travel, according to a statement.

• Monday, December 4th 2017 - 08:44 UTC

  IAATO launches free iOS and Android for Antarctica guides

  

  The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators launched a free iOS and Android app for staff guiding visitors in Antarctica that makes it quick and easy for users in the field to access essential information, without the need for a phone signal.

• Wednesday, September 7th 2016 - 12:53 UTC

  Dr. Lisa Kelley, top expert in polar operations, named IAATO's Operations Manager

  

  The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) announced the appointment of Lisa Kelley as Operations Manager. IAATO Executive Director Dr. Kim Crosbie said, “Lisa has a strong background in polar operations and has actively contributed to IAATO for many years.