This week, Sermersooq municipality launched guidelines for visitors to Nuuk, Paamiut, Tasiilaq and Ittoqqortoormiitt, using a template developed by the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). Sermersooq is the first municipality in Greenland to introduce Community Specific Guidelines for all communities at once.
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Sermersooq welcomes visitors with four new community guidelines
November 20th, 2019Expedition cruise industry charts course for sustainable Arctic tourism
November 7th, 2019Following the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators’ recent Annual Meeting, the association has announced several decisions aimed at strengthening responsible industry practices, including a ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil (HFO) in the Arctic.
Rune Nilsen joins AECO as head of administration
October 21st, 2019AECO is pleased to welcome new staff member Rune Nilsen who assumed the position of head of administration on October 15.
AECO’s Arctic Cruise Conference donates to Tara Ocean Foundation
October 17th, 2019This year, participants of the 2019 Arctic Cruise Conference were not only invited to enjoy the traditional Annual Dinner of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO). Thanks to Silversea Cruises, the dinner was a charitable fundraiser for the Tara Ocean Foundation.
Lufttransport, AECO and the Governor of Svalbard launch heli-rescue training video
October 16th, 2019The Arctic expedition cruise industry and search and rescue responders are collaborating to enhance preparedness and collaboration. The latest step in this effort is a new video that explains how crew and staff onboard vessels can assist in a helicopter rescue operation.
AECO’s Arctic Cruise Conference brings community engagement to the forefront
October 14th, 2019The Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) is holding its yearly event in Oslo, bringing together leading experts to discuss matters relating to environment, safety and community engagement.
Cookson Adventures joins AECO as Provisional Member
October 8th, 2019AECO is pleased to welcome Cookson Adventures as Provisional Member of AECO. Cookson Adventures is a UK based company that charte yachts and offer trips to Svalbard, Baffin Island and Greenland
Arctic cruise operators mark World Cleanup Day
September 20th, 2019Throughout the Arctic cruise season, expedition cruise passengers choose to put away their binoculars and roll up their sleeves to collect litter from Arctic beaches. These volunteer efforts are part of the industry’s efforts to combat marine plastic pollution.
Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris donates in support of AECO’s Clean Seas Project
September 20th, 2019AECO is delighted to announce that Cheesemans’ Ecology Safaris has decided to donate the proceeding of the fundraiser to AECO’s Clean Seas Project.
Polar Expedition Leaders Gather for Responsible Tourism Conference
September 18th, 2019Responsible field leadership on the agenda at third joint conference of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators and Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators.
