Protecting animals and nature involved in tourism, and the animals and people indirectly affected by its operation, has become a topic of increasing importance. The unwanted media attention generated by unscrupulous animal interactions and public concern, has caused many tour operators to ditch animal-based activities, whilst others are confused about what they can sell, and what not to sell. Fundamentally, healthy biodiverse ecosystems are vital to adventure tourism and the destinations we love to visit. Through adopting the right policies and procedures, your travel business can help bring greater value and protection to animals and nature, and fulfill your CSR and SDG obligations. Delivered by the animal protection tourism specialists, ANIMONDIAL and in recognition of the International Day for Biological Diversity in 2022, this webinar serves as a preview to the self-paced online course developed in partnership with the ATTA and available to anyone in tourism.

What will be covered:

1. how to navigate the complexity of this topic
2. best practices to make a positive impact on animal welfare and biodiversity
3. tools for outbound operators to mitigate risk, safeguard clients, and protect local livelihoods
4. brief overview of the ATTA self-paced OnlineEDU course

About The Educators:

Daniel Turner
Daniel Turner is an environmental biologist committed to identifying and delivering solutions to challenges that continue to threaten animals and the natural environment. Experienced in developing and driving policy to protect animal welfare and curb wildlife trafficking, particularly in a tourism context, he is accustomed to working in international, multi-cultural and multi-industry environments. His achievements include co-authoring ABTA's Animal Welfare Guidelines (2013) and leading the largest investigation and evaluation of EU zoos (The EU Zoo Inquiry) before founding Animondial.

Helen Usher
With over a decade of experience in fundraising and marketing, and as a recognized corporate partnerships consultant for national and international NGOs, Helen has driven award-winning strategic global partnerships and CSR initiatives, and worked with clients including Jaguar Land Rover, Allianz, Lush, Born Free Foundation, Mind, WWF, Cats Protection, Marie Curie, Etihad Airways, Body Shop, Hewlett Packard, Four Paws International, Thomson Airways, STA Travel, Kuoni and more.

This webinar will be recorded and shared with with those who register. Registration is required.