December 07, 2015: Tempo Holidays, Australia’s leading in-depth destination specialist has just put an end to elephant rides. The Australian and New Zealand-based travel operator has just implemented a global ban on any tours involving elephant rides. Tempo Holidays has preferred partner agreements with some of Australia’s leading travel groups, including Flight Centre and helloworld, and will be taking a firm stance against exploitative wildlife practices in the travel industry.
As a responsible travel-focused business operating around the globe, Tempo Holidays have implemented new policies regarding the use of animals in tourism. A heavy increase in wildlife-tourism has seen an escalation in unethical wildlife and animal-related attractions. It is for that reason that Tempo Holidays has taken a firm stance on such practices by phasing out venues of concern, particularly, elephant rides. From November 21, 2015, we no longer offer elephant rides on any of our trips. Elephant rides on the ‘Palace on Wheels’ tour will now be replaced by Jeep rides.
“Tempo Holidays has made a decision to no longer sell elephant rides or any tours that promote the mistreatment of animals. As a leading travel wholesaler, Tempo Holidays is committed to implementing policies that ensure that exploitative animal activities are not being promoted or supported. Tempo travelers appreciate being better informed about such practices and knowing that their travel choice is not causing harm to these extraordinary animals. This decision enables us to increase patronage to commendable venues and will help encourage others to lift their standards,” says Tempo Holidays Marketing Executive, Natalie Kyriacou
Tempo will be moving in a new, ethical direction, and hopes to pave the way for the entire Cox & Kings global brand to make positive transitions to end animal cruelty in the industry too.
Baby elephants are taken from their mothers and are beaten, hit, poked, prodded, and jabbed with sharp hooks, sometimes until bloody, to ‘break their spirit’ in training to do the most un-natural behavior – leaning down on their forelegs and carrying something on their back. As a result, these highly intelligent and sensitive beings suffer physical emotional and mental illnesses similar to those in humans.
Visit Tempo Holidays Australia at www.tempoholidays.com for the full product range or call 1300 558 987.
Visit Tempo Holidays New Zealand at www.tempoholidays.com.nz for the full product range or call 0800 836 764.
Natalie Kyriacou Marketing Executive COX & KINGS | TEMPO HOLIDAYS Media Release
