Papua New Guinea recently became the 19th signatory of the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment (SOC). The SOC is an initiative of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), the mandated organisation representing tourism in the region. SPTO has 21 government [...]
TRC have developed this research on global trail trends in anticipation of our sustainable trails conference coming up in New Zealand in 2024. This information can also be viewed in the Global Trail Trends Flyer. The following trail global trends [...]
TRC Tourism consultants Kylie Ruwhiu-Karawana and Natasha Paul recently ran a workshop with all staff of the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) in Suva, Fiji . They presented and sought feedback on the initial outcomes of the organisational review we have [...]
The TRC Tourism team has demonstrated clearly that it lives its sustainability values by hitting its Ecotourism Strive 4 Sustainability Scorecard out of the park.We are all particularly excited about our 100% score for Cultural Impacts, which has been achieved [...]
The TRC Tourism team was excited to see the Tourism Masterplan for Yunbenun (Magnetic Island) off the coast of Townsville, released to the public last month. The development of the plan involved extensive consultation with Traditional Owners, community, industry, residents [...]
TRC works extensively with indigenous communities including Australia’s First Nations communities in every state and Territory. The work ranges from business plans for individuals starting new businesses through to region wide strategies for growing tourism and meeting traditional owner aspirations. [...]
As TRC Tourism continues to work with Destination Gippsland on the development of the Gippsland Lakes Aquatic Trail (GLAT), consultant Chris Ord reflects on the recent product test of its signature experience tour offering. Proof is in the pudding they [...]
Councils across New Zealand hold responsibility for a range of cultural, natural and historical facilities on behalf of ratepayers. These include historic buildings and sites, museums, gardens, parks, tracks and trails. Many of these assets have the potential to appeal [...]
Fiji affirmed its commitment to being part of the regional sustainable tourism cohesion as it signed the Pacific Leader’s Sustainable Tourism Commitment in Suva this week. Fiji becomes the 14th Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) member to formalize its endorsement, joining the Islands [...]
Featured image credit: Noosa Trail Network @tbsphotography In 2022 we have learnt that the value of trails is unquestionable: connecting people with nature and one another; supporting physical and mental wellbeing; protecting our natural and cultural values through greater awareness [...]
