Historic Return Of Giant Tortoises Brings Hope

The reintroduction of 158 giant tortoises to Floreana Island in the Galápagos, marks a significant milestone for the Floreana Ecological Restoration Project. This event occurs more than a century after the local extinction of the species on the island. The Read More …

Discover Malaysia Through Beautiful Sun Bear Habitats

The Malaysian government is emphasizing the protection and promotion of Malayan Sun Bear habitats as a central component of its Visit Malaysia 2026 campaign. This strategic initiative is designed to highlight the country’s extensive biodiversity while simultaneously drawing attention to Read More …

Marriott Launches Inspiring New Travel Experiences Globally

Marriott International has introduced an updated version of its “Good Travel with Marriott Bonvoy” initiative, which now includes nearly 100 distinct guest experiences across 80 different properties in the Asia Pacific region, excluding China. This program is designed to facilitate Read More …

Luxury Cannes Hotel Earns Prestigious Green Globe Gold

The recent achievement of the Green Globe Gold certification by Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes marks a brilliant milestone in the evolution of luxury hospitality. This prestigious honor recognizes five consecutive years of dedicated improvement in sustainable management and operations. Read More …

Indonesia Leads Asia With Ethical Elephant Protection

Indonesia has officially implemented a nationwide ban on elephant rides, a move directed by the Ministry of Forestry. The legislative change follows a directive issued last month, which was catalyzed by investigative findings regarding animal welfare. This week, the Mason Read More …

Global Conservationists Fight To Protect Endangered Okapi

The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is actively campaigning for the adoption of Proposal 5 at the CITES CoP20 meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Submitted by the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the proposal aims to list the Read More …

Protecting Our Ocean For Generations To Come

The Solomon Islands is embarking on a significant and positive marine conservation initiative, with a new partnership and a generous $4 million grant from the Bezos Earth Fund. This funding is dedicated to a national marine spatial plan that will Read More …

Norway Tourist Tax To Fund Sustainable Travel

In a wonderfully proactive move to protect its stunning natural beauty, Norway is taking a significant and positive step to enhance the travel experience for everyone. As of Thursday, Norwegian lawmakers have approved the introduction of a new tourist tax, Read More …

Great Plains Foundation Launches Art That Protects

Great Plains, the tourism conservation organization founded by National Geographic filmmaker-explorers Dereck and Beverly Joubert, is delighted to reveal Art that Protects, a selection of Beverly Joubert Fine Art Prints for purchase, with proceeds supporting the Big Cats Initiative.  “When Beverly and I Read More …