Batu Batu Reef and Island Study Centre (BRISC) is a link between beach tourism and marine conservation, in this case facilitated by the partnership between Batu Batu Resort and Wild Asia. Arkitrek has teamed up with architect Leong Seng Kheong to design the centre buildings and infrastructure.

A report from the PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism conference in Pokhara, Nepal. It is exactly these kind of forums that I most enjoy at tourism conferences, the chance to engage in debate and inspire new trends in more responsible tourism.

Wild Asia announces the finalists for the 5th Responsible Tourism Awards 2010! Wild Asia has shortlisted several operators from across Asia in each category for their outstanding responsible tourism practices. Find out this year’s finalists!

Last week Wild Asia announced the winners of the 2009 Responsible Tourism Awards. Of this year’s winners, the large hotel category was won by ITC Muhgal India, The medium sized category taken by El Nido Resorts and extending the winning run for India; Sundarbans Jungle Camp won the community based & Homestay bracket.

Text by Ian Hall Photos by Emran Taib, Melissa Cornejo and Ian Hall See original post on Wild Asia’s RTA blog. Responsible tourism at its best can allow us to trial a lifestyle that may counter the ecological crisis and bring us closer to nature. At Nikoi Island in Indonesia guests are separated from their [...]