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Study our free online course to learn more about Responsible Elephant-based Tourism
ACES is thrilled to launch a world-first free online training course for the travel industry and consumers to help raise awareness about...
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Sep 16, 20224 min read


Three Concepts for Restarting the Elephant-Based Tourism in Southeast Asia
Read about our latest work, published in the Journal of Elephant Managers Association, Vol 33, No.2. Download available below.
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Aug 3, 20221 min read


ACES on The Project, Australia.
Australian zoos are in the process of moving their elephant populations to larger facilities – a great move for these elephants. Watch...
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Jul 11, 20221 min read


Elephant tourism yay or nay
“Elephant tourism can be a well-regulated, cruelty-free and culturally respectful experience for post-pandemic travellers,”. At ACES we...
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May 8, 20221 min read


ACES 2021 Newsletter
Our inaugural newsletter is here! Click here for our news updates and events.
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Dec 2, 20211 min read


Bali, elephants, and the spirit of ‘pawongan’.
Why captive breeding is so important for Indonesia’s Sumatran elephants, Jakarta Post academic article.
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Nov 23, 20211 min read


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Oct 31, 20210 min read


The Elephant in the room
Read Khiri Travel’s insightful interview with ACES’ Nicolas Dubrocard. Click here to read this insightful interview....
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Sep 20, 20211 min read


ASIAN ELEPHANT TOURISM AND THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS: THE POTENTIAL IS HUGE.
Elephant tourism and species conservation can be compatible and sustainable. Read more on the Mekong Tourism website.
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Sep 20, 20211 min read


Elephant experiences in Thailand.
Watch this stunning visual insight into the human-elephant connection. Featuring some of the worlds' leading elephant vets & managers,...
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Nov 4, 20201 min read


Golden Triangle Elephant Foundation Webinar
Dr Suter presents a PhD Case Study & Reflection on the Changing Roles of Captive Asian Elephants in Laos. Golden Triangle Elephant...
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Oct 27, 20201 min read


The elephant dilemma: By following the sound science, Nepal could lead Asia in tourism best practice
A refreshing perspective and analyses of Nepalese captive elephants published in the Nepali Times. https://www.nepalitimes.com/opinion/th...
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Oct 4, 20201 min read


What is an elephant camp assessment?
ACES’ latest Mekong Tourism contribution. https://www.mekongtourism.org/what-is-an-elephant-camp-assessment/
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Aug 24, 20201 min read


Time to rethink elephant tourism
A concise summary of the PATA & ACES Webinar by TTG Asia. https://www.ttgasia.com/2020/08/21/time-to-rethink-elephant-tourism/?fbclid=IwA...
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Aug 21, 20201 min read


ACES holds webinar with PATA
An engaging event covering current COVID-19 issues; the role of tour operators in elephants-based tourism; and the ACES audit and...
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Aug 20, 20201 min read


What is life really like for Thailand’s elephants?
Nicolas Dubrocard dispels some common myths about elephants in tourism. https://www.livekindly.co/life-like-thailands-elephants/
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Aug 12, 20201 min read


Celebrate World Elephant Day!
The Tourism Authority of Thailand consulted with ACES for elephant information on World Elephant Day. https://thailandinsider.com/elephan...
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Aug 11, 20201 min read


Fodor’s Travel highlights the complex issues surrounding elephant tourism.
ACES was pleased to assist with this well-balanced article highlighting the complex nature of elephant tourism, training and management....
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Jul 30, 20201 min read


With crisis comes opportunity: Will elephant-based tourism reset itself post COVID-19?
Read Asian Captive Elephant Standards' latest piece on the Mekong Tourism website.
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Jul 16, 20201 min read


ACES latest academic publication in 'Animal Sentience' journal.
Dr Suter of ACES was asked to provide commentary on the recent paper “Asian elephant rescue, rehabilitation and rewilding”, published in...
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Mar 11, 20201 min read
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