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Ever since aircraft and birds have shared the skies, there have been bird strikes. But what many travelers don't know, is that one of the ways our world's airports mitigate these strikes is by using birds of prey. "Pairing the right raptor to the right prey is key to the success of airport wildlife management programs. According to Transport Canada, seagulls are the number one nuisance birds at Canadian airports, requiring the use of large raptors like female peregrine falcons or Harris’s hawks to mitigate their threat." Read the full story by Claudia Laroye ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gpdAJWrK

Journalist Jacqui Gibson was on the hunt for the world's most beautiful—and crowd-free—destination in the world. And she found it 300 miles off the south coast of New Zealand. "In the window that is the New Zealand summer, restricted numbers of tourists turn up on expedition vessels to hike and zodiac around the islands, disappearing soon after they arrive, and leaving no clue of having been there other than footprints on the forest floor." Read the full Dispatch ➡️ https://lnkd.in/guPAGKeJ

We did it. 🏆 A few hours ago, Adventure.com took home the 'Consumer Publication of the Year – Online' award at the Travel Media Awards. We were nominated against some absolute titans of publishing, and this award is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our incredible team of editors, writers and contributors from all over the world. Perhaps more importantly, it's a strong signal that our stories about a more sustainable, regenerative and solutions-focused future of travel are resonating with audiences all over the world. And that means a heck of a lot to us. Adventure.com is proud to be powered by Intrepid Travel, who have trusted us with the mission of pushing the conversation about the future of travel forward. We'd like to extend a huge thanks to Mikey Sadowski, Leigh Barnes, Elise Metcalf and Natalie Placko for their support, and to our team Meera Dattani, Nicola Bailey, Tayla Gentle, Kassondra Cloos, Emily Barlow and Oliver Pelling for everything you've given to Adventure.com over the last 12 months. And thanks to the Travel Media Awards team for acknowledging our contribution and sharing your platform with us. Onwards! ✨🎉🥳

Havana is at a critical crossroads. 🇨🇺 Abysmal economic times, record migration, high food prices, and slow tourism post-pandemic engulf the country. The city is the capital of a country under the longest period of sanctions in the world: The 62-year-old US trade embargo against Cuba. Mind-boggling domestic hurdles stifle growth, too. The situation is so complex that “it has no name,” laments a despondent taxi-driving Habanero, the term for a Havana local. But even against this shambolic backdrop, a gathering of determined Habaneros thrives—and survives. These are those changemakers. Full story by Claire Boobyer ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gVBEmpHC

What does 'authentic intelligence' mean for travel? While overtourism protests continue to take place across Europe, Greenlanders are creating a new form of tourism, one based on so-called ‘authentic intelligence’. But what does it all mean? ⁠ Writer Laura Hall visits Disko Bay and surrounds to speak with locals, eat a little dried halibut and learn more about Greenland's intimate, and intentional, plans for tourism in the future. 🐳 🧊 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/dSZ6XkxC

Between March and July each year, hundreds of whale sharks, mostly juvenile males, are drawn to the traditional Sea Country of the Baiyungu, Thalanyji and Yinigurdira peoples. ⁠ Also gathering in Ningaloo each whale shark season is a steady stream of tourists keen to get a glimpse of this majestic megafauna in its natural habitat. ⁠ New research shows Western Australia sets the “gold standard” for whale shark tourism. Sarah Reid dives into Ningaloo Reef—and the science—to find out how it stacks up. ⁠ ⁠ Read full feature here: https://lnkd.in/gNh_s7m5

The British Guild of Travel Writers awards finalists have been announced, and we've got a bunch of contributors and stories up for trophies! 🏆️⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ Extra big shout out to our very own staff writer Kassondra Cloos who is a finalist for Travel Writer of the Year, no less. We know she's a star, but we're glad she's being officially recognized!⁠ ⁠ ⭐️ Shafik Meghji Rashmi Narayan Tracey Croke (Naven) Anna Richards are all up for awards, including Travel Feature of the Year UK / Europe and Inclusivity Award. Congrats to our editorial team for their hard work and keen story eye! Oliver Pelling Meera Dattani Tayla Gentle Nicola Bailey

What if Airbnb was a co-op? Founded in 2007, Airbnb today has more than 7.7 million listings in 100,000 cities around the world.⁠ But in recent years, Airbnb has been a source of growing contention in an increasingly conscious travel and tourism industry. As of May 2023, more than 30 percent of US properties listed on Airbnb were managed by ‘mega-hosts’, with 21 or more property listings. The company, and others like it, has been blamed for increased rental prices and housing shortages, gentrification, and eroding the character of neighborhoods.⁠ ⁠ But Airbnb’s pervasiveness in even the most remote corners of the world make booking with the company a hard habit to break, even for the most mindful travelers. ⁠⁠ Luckily, there are alternatives. It’s not always easy to find what you’re looking for, but with a bit of extra work and flexibility, it is possible.⁠ ⁠ Read the full story by JoAnna Haugen ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gwyhT4wT

So many of us take flying for granted, but it’s another story for travelers who use a wheelchair. TV presenter, writer, artist and disability advocate Sophie Morgan has made it her mission to champion a fairer, safer deal for everyone. Here’s what she thinks needs to change, fast. ⬇

Honored to be a finalist at this year's Travel Media Awards! We're up for Consumer Publication of the Year — Online. We're already so passionate about the stories we tell and the impact those stories can have, but recognition like this really helps fuels the fire. Congratulations to the core team Oliver Pelling Meera Dattani Tayla Gentle Nicola Bailey Kassondra Cloos, and big thank you to Intrepid Travel for continuing to believe in impactful travel journalism.