Annual Report 2008
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TIES Sponsor & Supporter Members 2008 -2009
La Selva Jungle Lodge:
Founded in 1986 in pris-tine primary rainforest of Ecuador, this Ecolodgecontinues to reinvent ecotourism as it has since itintuited the movement which was only a faint mur-mur 25,000 guests ago. TIES member since 2008.
Lapa Rios Ecolodge:
Lapa Rios is a model ecotourismproject that strives to show that “a forest left standing isworth more than one cut down.” A pioneer in sustaina-ble tourism and environmentally sound business practic-es, Lapa Rios has won neumerous international awards.
Legitify:
Legitify offers Digital Media ProfessionalServices and Publishing Tools. Legitify designs web-sites, produces content for websites, and devel-opes sophisticated tools for digital content man-agement online. Legitify has been a member of TIES and avid supporter of ecotourism since 1998.
Leisure Hotels:
Leisure Group values India’s richnatural heritage, and supports various eco-friend-ly activities and community initiatives throughthe Group’s propertoes. TIES member since 2007.
Lindblad Expeditions:
A world leader in ad-venture travel, Lindblad continues to pro-vide real value to guests and to the local com-munities, following the belief that business andconservation go hand in hand. TIES member since 2004.
Maho Bay Camps:
Maho Bay Camps opened in1976 on the US Virgin Islands, based on the philoso-phy that environmental sensitivity, human comfortand responsible consumption are all compatible andthat they can enhance your vacation experience.
Mithun:
A national leader in sustainable designand urbanism, fresh ideas have emanated from Mit-hun since 1949. Through an innovative blend of de-sign, technology and nature, Mithun creates plac-es that excel in beauty, spirit and performance.
OARS:
OARS strives to enrich people’s lives byproviding outstanding adventure experiences.Since 1969, OARS has been actively supportingawareness, deeper appreciation, and preserva-tion of the world’s rivers and natural ecosystems.
Rivers Fiji:
Rivers Fiji is committed to sustain-able tourism practices and works very closely withneighboring riverside villages. Rivers Fiji guidesare local experts who grew up along the riversand know their environment better than anyone.
Sadie Cove Wilderness Lodge:
Sadie Covewas built by hand from local driftwood and re-claimed barn lumber by Alaska pioneer, Keith Iver-son. The Lodge has been benchmarked by GreenGlobe International. TIES member since 2008.
Trans Niugini Tours:
Trans Niugini Tours is PapuaNew Guinea’s leading inbound tour operator. TransNiugini Tours owns and operates a number of awardwinning Wilderness Lodges in Papua New Guinea.
Worldnomads:
World Nomads travel insurance isavailable to people from over 150 countries. Throughits Footprints initiative, World Nomads gives back tocommunities by contributing to social and educationalprojects that help improve the lives of local people.
Adventure Life Journeys:
Adventure Life is com-mitted to providing quality small group tours thathave a positive impact on the local culture and en-vironment. Each tour is designed to present thebest of each region. TIES member since 2001.
Alaska Wildland Adventures:
Alaska WildlandAdventures has operated tours, lodges, and wil-derness adventure vacations in Alaska for over 31years, with the goal of offering a high quality, au-thentic Alaskan adventure. TIES member since 1991.
Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc. (CMH)
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With the vision to be the leading sustainable tour-ism operator in North America, CMH collabo-rates with employees, governments, business,scientists, and local communities to operate as an in-tegral part of the community. TIES member since 2002.
Ecocamp Patagonia:
Based in Torres del PaineNational Park in Patagonia, Ecocamp Patagonia isthe first hospitality company in Chile to receivethe prestigious ISO14001 Environmental Manage-ment System certification. TIES member since 2007.
Ecoventura:
Ecoventura is dedicated to preservingthe ecological integrity of the Galapagos Islands forboth its scientific value and economic benefit throughvarious ongoing conservation projects including Smart-Voyager and the Galapagos Marine Biodiversity Fund.
Finca Rosa Blanca Country Inn:
Since 1985, FincaRosa Blanca has had one important goal in mind: toleave the minimum trace on the local environment.Finca Rosa Blanca operates in a sustainable manner,through regenerating resources, raising social con-sciousness and providing educational opportunities.
Fachhochschule Eberswalde:
Eberswalde Univer-sity of Applied Sciences offers Germany’s only Masterprogram in Sustainable Tourism Management, focusingon destination management, CSR, sustainable market-ing, ecotourism and tourism in developing countries.
Holbrook Travel:
With the goal of helping help travel-ers experience incredible journeys, Holbrook trips show-case the world’s natural and cultural wonders. Throughthese journeys, Holbrook encourages travelers to trulyembrace travel and to seek new ways to see the world.
InkaNatura Travel:
InkaNatura Travel is the only leadingtour operator in Peru owned by a nonprofit conservationgroup, Peru Verde. InkaNatura contributes to the mainte-nance of national parks, reserves, and archaeological sites.
International Expeditions:
A founding mem-ber of TIES, International Expeditions offers envi-ronmentally responsible expeditions to some of theworld’s most remarkable places, providing guestswith the opportunity to enhance their appreciationfor the natural and cultural wonders of the world.
Intrepid Travel:
For travelers with a yearning to get off the beaten track, Intrepid opens up a whole new world.With a huge variety of travel styles available, Intrepidtravelers explore the world’s most amazing places.
Jungle Expeditions:
Through special itineraries and el-egant River Boats, expert naturalist guides and crew willlead you on a voyage to discover our 20 year old secret:the Majestic Amazon Jungle! TIES member since 2008.
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Great info on various aspects of sustainable eco tourism. Includes future leaders, opportunities for indigenous business leaders, and ways to strengthen the network!