Tag: Visitsvalbard
AECO statement on polar bear incident in Svalbard
Saturday July 28, a polar bear was shot dead in Svalbard after attacking a cruise ship’s polar bear guard. The guard sustained moderate injuries....
Longyearbyen launches first community specific tourism guidelines
This month, Longyearbyen became the first Arctic town to launch its own community specific guidelines. The guidelines instruct tourists on how to be considerate...
Svalbard Food & Drinks
Who would have imagined that you could dine on delicious food from around the world in the world’s northernmost town – located just south...
SHIP TO SHORE DONATES TO AECO’S CLEAN SEAS EFFORTS
AECO’s efforts to combat marine plastic pollution get another boost as AECO member Ship to Shore donates USD 3,321 from their 1% for the...
Welcome to Svalbard, the true Arctic and home to 3,000 polar...
Svalbard is a Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean. Located on top of the world, it contains endless areas of unspoilt, raw Arctic wilderness....
AECO IN ICELAND TO DISCUSS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Tourism is a booming industry in Iceland and both authorities and local industry are working to ensure sustainable growth. This week, AECO has been...
Svalbard Reindeer – urban and wild!
The Svalbard reindeer have no natural predators in Svalbard, and they are not really scared of humans or other animals. You’ll often find them...
Did you know there are more polar bears than people in...
The polar bear – also known as the King of the Arctic – is one of the world’s largest carnivores. The polar bear population in...
