The Habitat Foundation with the Society for Conservation Biology Malaysia Chapter broadcasted the second of a two-part webforum on ecotourism this past Thursday, 27 August 2020. Planning for a Resilient Responsible Tourism Sector expanded on the first session by taking a closer look at the research and stakeholder consultation that goes into effective ecotourism planning. This session looked into the effective planning needed to showcase the unique natural and cultural values of potential tourism clusters in ways that uphold responsible … [Read more...] about Planning for a Resilient Responsible Tourism Sector
Sustainable Tourism
The new cuti-cuti Malaysia: towards conscious travel to make a difference
In the broadest sense of the word, ‘ecotourism’ is a set of travel practices which support the natural environment. The concept of ecotourism aims to provide a fulfilling and positive experience for tourists while taking concerted efforts to reduce environmental impact which is commonly associated with conventional mass tourism. Malaysia has long been able to count on its biodiversity-rich forests, coral reefs, geological monuments, and sandy beaches to attract international tourists in search of unforgettable travel experiences. … [Read more...] about The new cuti-cuti Malaysia: towards conscious travel to make a difference
Counting for conservation at the Taman Negara Bird Count 2018
The Habitat Foundation and The Habitat Penang Hill are proud to provide support to the Taman Negara Bird Count 2018 which was held from March 16-18 2018. This is an annual event aimed at getting students and young people excited about bird diversity. This is the 5th year the event is being held in Kuala Tahan, a major gateway to Malaysia's premier National Park. Taman Negara NP is one of the most important protected areas in Malaysia with an area of 4,343 square km of rainforest including species-rich lowland dipterocarp forest. It is … [Read more...] about Counting for conservation at the Taman Negara Bird Count 2018