Category: News
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AECO Submits Input on Guide Training Requirements in Svalbard
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Observations Highlight Strong Commitment to AECO Guidelines
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Member Survey: Feedback on Svalbard Guide Certification Proposal
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Iceland Reviews Cruise Industry Taxes Amid Economic Concerns
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Letter to the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries regarding the Field Safety Regulations and Guide Certification
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Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators Target Underwater Noise
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AECO Wraps Up a Sold-Out Arctic Expedition Cruise Week
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Introducing Leoni, Our New Secretariat Member
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“It’s not even in conflict with our guidelines. But it is an incident.”
Understanding why even small incidents can have consequences.
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Welcome to AECO’s New Head of Administration & HR
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Safety and Compliance: Managing Emergency Polar Bear Encounters
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Meet AECO’s New Head of Communications
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New Regulation on Field Safety in Svalbard Introduces Guide Approval Scheme
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Clean Up Iceland: A Collaborative Effort to Combat Marine Litter
AECO’s Clean Up Iceland project is returning for its third year. This year, it’s easier than ever to get involved, and we’re calling on our members to make the project impactful.
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A Stakeholder Cruise Focused on Arctic Safety
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Strengthening Community Engagement in Nunavut: Highlights from the NEDA Conference
AECO's Community Engagement Committee were at the NEDA Conference in Montreal to discuss the future of sustainable tourism.
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The Norwegian Cruise Conference: Advancing Sustainable Cruising
The recent Norwegian Cruise Conference highlighted the latest developments in sustainable practices and regulatory adaptation within the cruise industry. Trine Krystad, AECO’s head of Government Affairs summarizes the event.
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Navigating Polar Waters: Insights from the 2025 Polar Maritime Seminar
The polar shipping industry is growing—and so are its complexities. As expedition cruising gives opportunities for tourism in some of the world's most remote and fragile regions, the 2025 Polar Maritime Seminar in London highlighted the need for responsible and sustainable practices. Melissa Nacke, AECO’s head of Operations, shares the key takeaways from this stakeholder-heavy event.
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Cruise Tourism Generates 361 Million NOK on Svalbard
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Iceland Tourism Week: Shifting Focus to Sustainability and New Opportunities
Gyda Gudmundsdóttir, AECO’s head of Community Engagement and point of contact for Iceland, recently participated in Iceland Tourism Week, with the perspective on how the tourism industry can collaborate to strenghen sustainability and community engagement.