TRC Tourism Specialist Consultant Chris Ord forged a somewhat alternative path in entering the wilds of the nature-based tourism industry, a journey ultimately anchored by ‘IRL’ experience. “Data are just summaries of thousands of stories – (we need to) tell [...]
TRC Senior Consultant Penny Spoelder recently returned from working on the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework project. Through in-country consultations with industry and government stakeholders, we're paving the way for sustainable tourism practices in this breathtaking destination. Partnering with TEAM, [...]
Some days we just have to pinch ourselves! The people, places and stories we meet, see and learn 'on the job' are truly made of dreams. This was one of those weeks for our Director Janet Mackay and Senior Consultant [...]
We're happy to announce a fresh new look and focus for our LinkedIn group formerly known as TRC Sustainable Trails Network, this will now be called Sustainable Trails! Why the change? We've listened to feedback from our trail conferences, [...]
Chris Halstead, a Senior Consultant at TRC Tourism, brings over 25 years of experience in sustainable visitor experiences, particularly in trail development and eco-tourism. Recently returning from Egypt, he shares his exciting journey on the Sinai Trail, Egypt's inaugural long-distance [...]
TRC Tourism's Sustainable Trail Conference for 2024 is only weeks away! The program is now in the final draft stage, as we bring together leading experts in the business of recreation and tourism trails. Take a chance to meet some [...]
Congratulations to the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) - the winner of the Commonwealth Secretary General's Award for Innovation in Sustainable Development. This award was for the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Policy Framework and the Pacific Sustainable Tourism Standard. TRC Tourism is [...]
'We want to share Culture with visitors. Give them something they can take back home with them and have for the rest of their lives.' Victor Cooper, Ayal Aboriginal Tours Kakadu and TRC Specialist partner. This week was a [...]
With a boom in trail construction over the last 5 years, now comes the inevitable trail maintenance requirement for community trail assets. TRC is offering local government area access to our expert trail specialists to bring experience and insights to [...]
A reflective editorial by Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana, newly appointed Managing Director of TRC Tourism, and owner operator of an award-winning whanau-owned tourism business based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin. This unique dual role allows Kylie to offer a distinctive perspective on Cruise Tourism, [...]
