IN THE MEDIA

ANIMONDIAL aims to inform and advise the travel and tourism sector on all matters concerning animals in tourism and encourage the importance of animal and nature protection in the supply chain. Find below published articles and news pieces that offer a valuable resource.

2022

NATURE POSITIVE TRAVEL & TOURISM
‘Nature Positive Travel & Tourism’ created jointly by ANIMONDIAL and the World Travel & Tourism Council and endorsed by the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity launched at New York Climate Week 2022.  (Press Release, September 2022)

Nature is essential to Travel & Tourism. It is integral for sector growth and prosperity, from its vital ecosystem services to the uniqueness it provides global destinations. More than that, nature supplies clean air, fresh water and food, it supports human development and our resilience to viral pandemics, and offers solutions to climate change. Without nature, there is no plan B.”

Devised to steer business action in support of the Post-2020 Global Biodiversity Framework to halt and reverse biodiversity loss, the publication is packed with practical steps, advice and case studies to help businesses act for nature. It includes feedback from more than 180 tourism businesses, consulted during its development, and learnings from leading climate scientists, biodiversity experts and international authorities.

Breaking down the jargon, the publication explains the issues we face and the Nature Positive Tourism approach. This is backed up with a roadmap and toolbox to enable every Travel & Tourism business to act for both climate change AND biodiversity restoration, two intrinsically linked issues that must be tackled together.  » Download your copy of the report and toolkit

NATURE AND WILDLIFE IN COSTA RICA
Pura Vida Week webinars with TTG (TTG Media, February 2022)


2021

CASE STUDY: ANIMONDIAL
The largest circulation regional business publication in the UK introduces ANIMONDIAL. (Platinum Magazine, October 2021)

SUSTAINABILITY STORIES: WHAT CAN WE DO TO CONTROL BIODIVERSITY LOSS?
(Apple Podcasts, Radhika Arapally, July 2021)

WORLD TRAVEL & TOURISM COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENT
WTTC announcement on the publication of the Guidelines, Preventing Illegal Wildlife Trade, supported by ANIMONDIAL. (LinkedIn, July 2021)

PREVENTING ILLEGAL WILDLIFE TRADE
Publication, Preventing Illegal Wildlife Trade, produced by ANIMONDIAL for the World Travel & Tourism Council.
(WTTC, July 2021)

HOW THE ADVENTURE TRAVEL COMMUNITY CAN ‘BUILD BACK BETTER’ FOR ANIMALS
Co-Founder Daniel Turner share his insights on how nature-friendly tourism can be part of the solution to lessen the global problem of climate change. (Adventure Travel Networking, May 2021)

WORKING TO IMPROVE ANIMAL WELFARE IN TOURISM
(Acorn Tourism, April 2021)

#WINNINGWEDNESDAY VLOG: DANIEL TURNER
Co-Founder Daniel Turner advocates more compassionate measures towards animal welfare in tourism.
(Dreams Abroad Vlog, April 2021)

ANIMONDIAL – SAVE LIFE BELOW WATER
(PATA News, March 2021)

A COLLECTIVE COLLABORATION FOR THE ANIMALS OF ASIA
(Travel Daily Media, February 2021)


2020

TRAVEL & TOURISM’S SOCIAL IMPACT AND HOW TO BUILD BACK BETTER FOR ANIMALS
Co-Founder Helen Usher wants travel and tourism stakeholders to factor animal welfare into their plans.
(“Good Tourism” Blog, December 2020)

ANIMONDIAL RECEIVES HIGHLY COMMENDED AT WORLD RESPONSIBLE TOURISM AWARDS 2020
(WTM, November 2020)

TIME TO BUILD BACK BETTER FOR ANIMALS AND NATURE
Co-Founder Helen Usher takes a closer look at how we can bring compassion to animals in tourism and support the communities and ecosystems that rely upon them. (Adventure Travel News, October 2020)

TIME TO BUILD BACK BETTER FOR ANIMALS
Co-Founder Daniel Turner shares how our industry might “build back better” for nature, wildlife, and the animals that are part of the travel and tourism experience. (Travel Daily, September 2020)

AS WE BUILD BACK BETTER, IS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM ENOUGH TO REGENERATE NATURE?
Co-Founder Daniel Turner shares how our industry might “build back better” for nature, wildlife, and the animals that are part of the travel and tourism experience. (“Good Tourism” Blog, September 2020)

HOW YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE TO NATURE CONSERVATION
Time to #BuildBackBetter and ACT #ForNature. (Good Tourism Institute, August 2020)

AVOIDING THE NEXT PANDEMIC
ANIMONDIAL Co-Founder Helen Usher and Four Paws International discusses animals in tourism with World Nomads, the World’s leading travel insurance for independent & adventurous travellers. Four Paws also joins to explain how the dog and cat meat trade needs to be combatted to prevent further zoonotic diseases. (World Nomads, August 2020)

HOW THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED ANIMALS
(ITB Community, July 2020)

RECOVERY, RESILIENCE AND RESPONSIBILITY
Daniel Turner, Director of ANIMONDIAL, considers the importance of recovery, resilience and responsibility for our actions, as lockdowns are eased and we work towards a better future. (Adventure Travel News, July 2020)

TOURISM MUST ACT #FORNATURE
(Adventure Travel News, June 2020)

TRAVEL 2.0: CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR TRAVEL AFTER LOCKDOWN
(Soul Travel, May 2020)

CORONAVIRUS CLOSURE OF ASIAN ELEPHANT CAMPS OFFER RESPITE TO PURSUE REFORMS
ANIMONDIAL’s Director Daniel Turner does not believe the industry will end. The [covid-19] situation allows the camp operators to take stock, review operations and consider improvements and changes in approach. (Skift, March 2020)

ABTA PUBLISHES ITS 2ND EDITION ANIMAL WELFARE GUIDELINES
ANIMONDIAL becomes a Partner of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. (Adventure Travel News, January 2020)


2019

THE COMPLICATED BUSINESS OF SAVING ELEPHANT TOURISM
(SKIFT, December 2019)

THE TRUTH ABOUT WILDLIFE TOURISM
Daniel Turner, Director of animal welfare consultancy ANIMONDIAL, offers insight into the complex world of wildlife tourism. (Luxury Travel Magazine, Australia, November 2019)

THE FUTURE OF THE ASIAN ELEPHANT
Conservationists, including Daniel Turner, Director of ANIMONDIAL, consider The Future of the Asian Elephant. (Digital Elephant Conference, September 2019)

INTERVIEW WITH DANIEL TURNER
An interview with the co-Director of ANIMONDIAL. (Travel Research Online, July 2019)

MOST ELEPHANT TOURISM ACTIVITIES ARE “NOT BAD” IN MODERATION: EXPERTS
Considering the pros and cons in elephant-based activities in tourism in Thailand. (Good Tourism Blog, March 2019)


2018

TRAVEL AGENTS PROMISED TO CRACK DOWN ON ANIMAL CRUELTY, EVIDENCE SHOWS OTHERWISE
“As public opinion changes, companies need to embrace animal welfare policies, or face being left behind,” said Daniel Turner, Director of ANIMONDIAL. (Hua Hin Expat News, May 2018)

CALL FOR GREATER CLARITY ON ANIMAL ABUSE ISSUES
Animondial co-director Daniel Turner said the industry, rather than local convention, was mostly to blame for attractions with animals. (TTG Media, March 2018)

ANIMALS CLIMB THE TRAVEL TRADE AGENDA
Animal welfare issues in travel are at “a tipping point” as public awareness increases, said Daniel Turner, director of consultancy ANIMONDIAL. (TTG Media, February 2018)

TOURISM AND ANIMAL WELFARE
Publication and seminar to discuss – Elephants and Tourism: A Pathway to an Elephant-friendly Future. (CABI, Tourism and Animal Welfare book, 2018)

TIME TO ADDRESS THE “ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM”
Considers the involvement of animals in tourism. (Parks & Travel Magazine, 2018)