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AECO receives large funds

January 13th, 2013

AECO was in April 2012 the proud receiver of almost NOK 2 million from Svalbard Environmental Protection Fund to carry out three different projects related to protecting the environment in Svalbard. The Fund has its main income from a visitor fee all visitors to Svalbard pay as part of their airline – or cruise ticket. Up […]

Coordinated voyages and tourist routes will increase safety in Arctic regions

March 23rd, 2012

On 20 March 2012, the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO), the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) and the Danish Maritime Authority met with the Government of Greenland and Greenland Tourism to discuss safety of navigation in the Arctic regions. There was general agreement that there is a need for increased work […]