Throughout the Arctic cruise season, expedition cruise passengers choose to put away their binoculars and roll up their sleeves to collect litter from Arctic beaches. These volunteer efforts are part of the industry’s efforts to combat marine plastic pollution.
Arctic cruise operators mark World Cleanup Day
September 20th, 2019Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris donates in support of AECO’s Clean Seas Project
September 20th, 2019AECO is delighted to announce that Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris has decided to donate the proceeding of the fundraiser to AECO’s Clean Seas Project.
Polar Expedition Leaders Gather for Responsible Tourism Conference
September 18th, 2019Responsible field leadership on the agenda at third joint conference of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators and Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators.
Optimal Balance – tourism management workshop in Longyearbyen
September 13th, 2019This week a workshop focusing on a balanced approach to tourism development in Svalbard has taken place in Longyearbyen. The event which was spread over three days has seen many speakers and participants join together to discuss, define and pitch research projects that can help Svalbard find the optimal balance in tourist development.
Crystal Cruises joins AECO as Provisional Member
September 11th, 2019AECO is pleased to welcome Crystal Cruises as a Provisional Member.
