Tourism
Rapid tourism development blamed for Bali’s dwindling water supply
by Christian Fleetwood
Unsustainable tourism practices are being blamed for a shortage of freshwater in Bali, as Indonesia awaits an overdue wet season.
Destinations
Zimbabwe drought sees people, animals and tourist attractions suffer
Do you know a colleague who is a bit of a climate change denier? Prove them wrong with this.
Travel Agents
Agent Wrap: CLIA LIVE events, Travellers Choice conference, drought support needed + MORE!
This week’s Agent Wrap is brought to you by two double-shot espressos and a very long cuddle with the office dog.
Cruise
P&O is offering free cruises to drought affected farmers
This story warmed our icy Monday morning hearts. Though that may also be heartburn from the giant stack of pancakes we had for breakfast.
Aviation
Qantas to donate $3 million in drought relief
If this ain’t the feel-good Friday story we all need right now we don’t know what it.
Wholesalers
Bale a booking and help provide drought relief with Chimu Adventures
Chimu is urging the travel industry to join them in their plight to help out Aussie farmers during “one of the worst droughts in history”.
Destinations
Cape Town braces for water crisis
by Daisy Doctor
A city often voted one of the best for tourists is on the brink of an environmental emergency. Visitors have been asked to take “special care”.
Destinations
What drought? Thailand’s water fight is on
by Jocelyn Gecker - AP
Drought? What drought? Bring out the water guns!