ecotourism news

Austrian eco-resort Puradies in Leogang, Austria, has been upgraded with a brand new spa inspired by the four natural elements and designed to integrate smoothly ... More

Anantara will open its third Chinese property in ecotourism destination Anji County, in the northwestern Zhejiang Province. A popular escape for nature lovers, Anji County ... More

In the depths of the French countryside sits 48° North Landscape Hotel, a holistic ecotourism and wellness destination inspired by Scandinavian and French traditions. Realised ... More

In April 2021, a secluded wildlife safari camp in Botswana will reopen, unveiling revamped facilities plus an all-new luxury desert spa with stunning views of ... More

Wilderness Safaris’ Jao Camp in the Okavango Delta in Botswana has recently reopened after a redesign, which includes a rejuvenated health and wellness offering through ... More

Watercraft designer Max Zhivov has unveiled concept images of the ‘Tiny Eco-Hotel’ – an electric-powered houseboat geared for short-term travel on lakes and bays. The ... More

A number of operators, individuals and attractions across the industry were recognised for excellence this month, with a number of prestigious awards handed out during ... More

Lux Resorts is launching a new brand, Salt, and the first property is set to open in November on the east coast of Mauritius. The ... More

A Kempinski resort on the island of Dominica will feature a 1,750sq m (18,836sq ft) spa designed and operated by Resense that takes full advantage ... More

IAAPA is celebrating its centenary with the induction of three veteran industry leaders into its Hall of Fame, naming Masatomo Takahashi, Bernard Harrison and Kelly ... More

London practice Baharash Architecture have designed three self-sustaining biodome attractions for the United Arab Emirates (UAE), which are being developed to promote the country’s booming ... More

A new safari resort, offering a holistic wellness experience in the heart of “gorilla country” in Rwanda, is preparing to launch to the public. Due ... More

The winner has been announced in an architecture competition to design a rural spa and guest house in Kurzeme, Western Latvia. The Blue Clay Country ... More

Rwandan fashion entrepreneur Teta Isibo has been appointed by ecotourism operator Wilderness Safaris to bring “a vibrant Rwandan flair” to the interior design of its ... More

Architecture competition organiser Bee Breeders has launched a US$20,000 (€18,500; £15,500) spa design competition in Latvia. The Blue Clay Country Spa competition is inviting architects ... More

Hospitality group Taj Safaris has opened its first lodge outside of India; a traditionally designed retreat within a national park once used as a hunting ... More

It won’t be long before living, working and spending our leisure time on floating cities is a normal part of life, according to Koen Olthuis, ... More

A proposed joint venture between the Palm Beach Zoo & Conservation Society and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium could see a US$123m (€96.3m, ... More

The Mainit Springs in Barangay Montaneza, within the Philippine municipality called Malabuyoc, has been transformed into a tourist attraction, nine years after the Department of ... More

An abandoned theme park in Marble Falls, Arkansas, US, is about to undergo a major renovation to become an eco-theme park. The former Dogpatch USA ... More

Sustainable tourism expert Costas Christ is to join Six Senses as sustainability ambassador – reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainable tourism. The announcement of Christ’s ... More

The ruler of the Emirate of Sharjah, HH Sheikh Dr Sultan Mohammed Al Qasimi, launched the Mleiha Development Project this month which has been described ... More

Australia Zoo, the Sunshine Coast attraction operated by the family of the late Steve Irwin, has been inducted into the Queensland Tourism Hall of Fame. ... More

Australia Zoo in Queensland, founded by Steve Irwin's father in 1970, has been named best major tourist attraction at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards (QATAs). ... More

RSPB has launched a campaign to restore chalk grassland to Wiltshire County, conserving the landscape surrounding the Stonehenge World Heritage Site, and nearby nature reserves ... More