TripAdvisor, Viator to exit captive/endangered animal markets

Health & Leisure
Thursday, 13 October 2016

Hundreds of animal attractions where tourists come into physical contact with captive wild animals or endangered species will no longer be bookable on TripAdvisor or Viator.


Both brands will discontinue ticketing tourism experiences where travellers come into physical contact with captive wild animals or endangered species, including but not limited to elephant rides, petting tigers, and swimming with dolphins.


While some attractions will cease booking through TripAdvisor immediately, the company plans to have policy changes fully-launched and implemented by early 2017.


TripAdvisor is also committing to the development and launch of an education portal linked to every animal attraction listing on TripAdvisor.


The portal will provide links and information on animal welfare practices, asking travellers to write more informed reviews about their experiences, and to be aware of opinions that exist on the conservation implications and benefits of some tourism attractions.

TripAdvisor, Viator to exit captive/endangered animal markets

Health & Leisure
Thursday, 13 October 2016

Hundreds of animal attractions where tourists come into physical contact with captive wild animals or endangered species will no longer be bookable on TripAdvisor or Viator.


Both brands will discontinue ticketing tourism experiences where travellers come into physical contact with captive wild animals or endangered species, including but not limited to elephant rides, petting tigers, and swimming with dolphins.


While some attractions will cease booking through TripAdvisor immediately, the company plans to have policy changes fully-launched and implemented by early 2017.


TripAdvisor is also committing to the development and launch of an education portal linked to every animal attraction listing on TripAdvisor.


The portal will provide links and information on animal welfare practices, asking travellers to write more informed reviews about their experiences, and to be aware of opinions that exist on the conservation implications and benefits of some tourism attractions.