Ecotourism - Useful Links

The following is a list of useful links to Ecotourism related websites including Associations and Organisations, Government & Research bodies. There are also links to further information and resources provided by Tourism Queensland.

Organisations

Ecotourism Australia
Green Globe
Interpretation Association of Australia
IUCN Programme on Protected Areas

Pacific Asia Travel Association
Queensland Tourism Industry Council

The International Ecotourism Society
TTF Australia (Tourism & Transport Forum)
United Nations Environment Programme
United Nations Educational, Scientific & Cultural Organisation
World Tourism Organisation

Government

Commonwealth Department of Climate Change
Australian Heritage Council
Commonwealth Department Resources, Energy and Tourism
Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority
Queensland Department of Natural Resources and Water
Queensland Department of Tourism, Regional Development and Industry
Queensland Environmental Protection Agency
Queensland Parks and Wildlife
Tourism Australia
Wet Tropics Management Authority

Research

Australian Bureau of Statistics
Cooperative Research Centre (Sustainable Tourism)
Cooperative Research Centre (Reef)
CooperativeResearch Centre (Tropical Savannah)
Savannah Guides Limited
Tourism Research Australia (TRA)

Online Resources

Eco Travels in Australia

Tourism Queensland Learning Space
The Tourism Learning Space provides information on learning and skills development opportunities, including courses, resources and assistance. The material is designed for tourism operators, students and all others interested in improving their tourism knowledge and skills.

Tourism Queensland Resource Centre
Further information and resources are also available at the Tourism Queensland Resource Centre.

Tourism Queensland Image Gallery
The Tourism Queensland Image Gallery is the ultimate collection of images of destinations throughout Queensland. Images are available to travel and tourism industry professionals, media and anyone seeking professional images for use in the positive promotion of Queensland.