June 18, 2025
Member vessels operating in the region will have to comply with the mandate
In an effort to safeguard the Antarctic Peninsula’s population of rare B1 killer whales, the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) will mandate acoustic mitigation measures for all member vessels operating in the region.
Read More…January 22, 2025
Lisa Kelley will drive IAATO efforts to ensure a sustainable future for travel to Antarctica
Lisa Kelley has been promoted to the role of Executive Director of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO), spearheading the organisation’s mission to promote responsible travel to the destination.
Read More…June 24, 2024
New visitor guidelines and short-term actions
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) is introducing a raft of enhanced responsible tourism measures and short-term priorities as members prepare for the 2024/25 Antarctic season.
Read More…May 2, 2023
IAATO grants ‘Provisional Operator’ status to five, welcomes eight Associates
Azamara is one of five travel and cruise companies to be granted ‘Provisional Operator’ status to operate in Antarctica. The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) gave the boutique cruise line – along with Exploris, Polar Pioneer Management, Tecla, and Ultima – the nod effective 1 May 2023.
Read More…October 10, 2022
IAATO to collect and aggregate data from cruise lines for the first time
Members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) will for the first time be required to provide their seasonal fuel consumption data when sailing in the Antarctic.
Read More…June 22, 2021
IAATO greenlight for Crystal, Swan Hellenic, Atlas Ocean Voyages and others
The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has welcomed six new provisional operators into its fold this month, including four high-end cruise brands.
Read More…July 21, 2020
Scenic Eclipse meeting and exceeding industry standards in Antarctica
Luxury travel company, Scenic, has become only the second Australian firm accepted into the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) as a full-fledged operator.
Read More…July 2, 2020
New Antarctica helicopter guidelines voted in
Two Operators, five provisional Operators and five new Associates have joined the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO).
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