TOFTigers News & Traveller Blog

Read about TOFTigers news, events and the blogs, destinations and issues that affect your budget, your travels, your conscience and your wanderlust.

Uttar Pradesh Eco Tourism Development Board

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Nov 24

TOFTigers Award Sponsors and Supporters for 2024

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all our Sponsors and Partners for their invaluable support in creating the momentum for celebrating those making a difference in wildlife tourism.
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Sep 24

TOFT to launch GOOD WILDLIFE TRAVEL GUIDE 2024

TOFT is proud to announce the upcoming 5th Edition of the Good Wildlife Travel Guide (GWTG) for India and Nepal, set for release in November 2024. This unique publication is your ultimate resource for making informed and meaningful choices in wildlife travel.
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Sep 24

Travelife Online Training in South Asia: Equipping Travelife Coaches with world trends

Travelife conducted an intensive two-day training session in June for Travelife coaches in South Asia. The training session was facilitated by Mr. Robin Boustead, ESG Expert & Project Manager of Carmacal. This session aimed to provide participants with crucial knowledge and practical skills essential for sustainability in tourism.
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Jul 24

Promoting Sustainable Tourism: TOFT’s FAM Trip Highlights

In a quest to promote sustainable tourism amongst stakeholders, TOFTigers recently organized a FAM trip to Bori Wildlife Sanctuary and Satpura Tiger Reserve, held from June 8th to 12th, 2024.
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Jul 24

Announcement for 7th TOFTigers Wildlife Travel Awards

TOFTigers is pleased to announce the 7th edition of the Wildlife Tourism Awards, set to take place on December 6, 2024, in partnership with the Sanctuary Nature Foundation. This year's awards will honor outstanding contributions in nature tourism under the theme 'Celebrating Harmony: Fostering Sustainable Wildlife Tourism through Innovation and Collaboration.’
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May 24

TOFTigers appoints an Advisory Board for strategic guidance

In a move to further solidify TOFTigers commitment to sustainable tourism practices, we are proud to announce the appointment of TOFTigers Advisory Board. The Board will play a pivotal role in providing strategic guidance, insights, and support of TOFTigers' mission
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Dec 23

The Winners and Runners Up for TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards 2023

December 5, 2023:  TOFTigers, in collaboration with the esteemed Sanctuary Nature Foundation, organized the 6th TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards at Bikaner House, New Delhi. The awards ceremony, theme "Recognizing and Rewarding the Good Work," served as a platform to honour outstanding contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the Indian subcontinent. The event brought together state tourism officials, businesses, service providers, photographers, community enterprises, wildlife enthusiasts that have demonstrated a profound commitment to conservation through exceptional wildlife tourism initiatives.
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Nov 23

TOFTigers signs MOU with Green Destinations for Destination Management.

We are thrilled to announce a significant development in our ongoing commitment to conservation and the promotion of responsible tourism. TOFTigers has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Green Destinations, a global leader in sustainable destination management.
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Glimpse from the last TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards

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Nov 23

The Stage is Set for TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards 2023

TOFTigers is excited to unveil the rescheduled dates for the 6th TOFTigers Wildlife Tourism Awards 2023 to December 5, 2023, at the distinguished Bikaner House in New Delhi. As a prelude to the awards, we are also hosting TOFTigers Sustainable Tourism B2B Travel Trade Show. This year’s theme is “Recognising Responsible Wildlife Tourism”. The awards serve to recognize and reward the top performers in the nature tourism industry, including individuals, businesses, service providers, and community enterprises, who have demonstrated a deep commitment to sustainable practices and responsible tourism in the Indian subcontinent.
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Oct 23

Empowering Guides, Preserving Nature: Celebrating the Success of our 12-day Training Program in Sariska!

TOFTigers, in collaboration with Utsav Camp, Sariska, SAMPAT Foundation, and HATS, proudly announces the successful completion of a 12-day Guide Training Program on September 29, 2023.
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Tiger reserves about to open again – but with strict new norms
News - TOFTigers News & Traveller Blog, Wildlife
June 11, 2020

Tiger reserves about to open again – but with strict new norms

By Meera Bhardwaj, Express News Service -BENGALURU: Tiger reserves may soon open for tourism as the national tiger authority has...

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LEADING CONSERVATIONIST ADMITS – NATURE TOURISM BEST HOPE FOR PRIMATES
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May 14, 2020

LEADING CONSERVATIONIST ADMITS – NATURE TOURISM BEST HOPE FOR PRIMATES

TOFTigers Chairman's comment This is a huge admission from one of the most powerful voices in conservation - that ecotourism...

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CONSERVATION IN PERIL AS NATURE TOURISM DISAPPEARS
Blog – Sustainability & Business, Business, News - TOFTigers News & Traveller Blog
May 7, 2020

CONSERVATION IN PERIL AS NATURE TOURISM DISAPPEARS

CONSERVATION IN PERIL AS NATURE TOURISM DISAPPEARS Editors comment It’s been a fantastic ‘wake up’ call for many in the...

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JOIN TOFTIGERS IN DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY WITH YOUR BUSINESS
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February 26, 2020

JOIN TOFTIGERS IN DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY WITH YOUR BUSINESS

JOIN TOFTIGERS IN DECLARING A CLIMATE EMERGENCY WITH YOUR BUSINESS Join a growing group of world class tour operators and...

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Know your Naturalists Series
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February 25, 2020

Know your Naturalists Series

K. Shanmugakumar was brought up on a tea estate in Conoor in Tamil Nadu and today is the Deputy Chief...

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Know the Naturalists Series
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January 27, 2020

Know the Naturalists Series

Meet Namrata Bhandari – the new breed of female naturalists Taj Safari trained her to the highest standards over the...

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KNOW A NATURALIST’S SERIES
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December 28, 2019

KNOW A NATURALIST’S SERIES

A peak into the life and loves of a naturalist in Bandhavgarh Tiger reserve with Raju Gurung at Pugdundee Safaris Experience...

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What if All That Flying Is Good for the Planet?
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December 28, 2019

What if All That Flying Is Good for the Planet?

What if All That Flying Is Good for the Planet? Without tourism, it’s easy to imagine the Serengeti turned into...

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