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Data & Statistics. IAATO has been carefully monitoring, analyzing and reporting Antarctic tourism trends since 1991 as part of its commitment to the effective self-management of guest activities in the region. Our 2023-24 visitor numbers at a glance. Cruise-Only Visitors.
Tourism started in Antarctica by the sea in the 1960s. Air overflights started in the 1970s with sightseeing flights by airliners from Australia and New Zealand, and were resumed in the 1990s. The (summer) tour season lasts from November to March. Most of the estimated 14,762 visitors to Antarctica from 1999–2000 were on sea cruises. [1]
1 mar 2020 · IAATO is a member organization founded in 1991 to advocate and promote the practice of safe and environmentally responsible private-sector travel to the Antarctic. Visiting Antarctica? Watch to find out about the actions you should take to make your visit safe and environmentally responsible.
29 sty 2024 · In this research paper, we explore narratives used by the tourism industry operating in Antarctica and the implications of these on the production of Antarctica as a place. This article is structured into four sections.
4 sty 2023 · Antarctic tourism isn’t going away – so we have to plan for the future. Are sustainable cruises an oxymoron? Many believe so.
Antarctic tourism has both positive and negative impacts. The Antarctic tourist experience can be both inspirational and educational, fostering public support and investment for the continent’s protection. On the other hand, Antarctic travel has a high carbon footprint.
Today, Antarctic tourism is a large and growing industry. As of 2022, there are 16-20 new cruise vessels due for delivery within 3 years. While some older vessels are being retired, these new vessels will allow 30 to 40 percent more tourists to visit Antarctica within only a few years.
