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May 20, 2019

‘Pioneers of Good’ hosts Founder, Kirsty on their Podcast

Passion for Travel

‘Pioneers of Good’ hosts Founder, Kirsty.

Says Kate Strong, Founder of POG and Podcast host: “Kirsty from Island Spirit has a lot of spirit in her. She’s bubbly. Her passion for travel is infectious and she is a living example that it is possible to have a great…

October 29, 2018

Sri Lanka is No 1 travel destination, 2019

Sri Lanka, Let’s Focus on Fairtrade

With unspoiled beaches, timeless ruins, incredible wildlife, and stunning landscapes, Sri Lanka is called the land of serendipity for a good reason.

We are both proud, excited and a little apprehensive to hear that Sri Lanka, locally called ‘Loku Menic’, (Big Gem) in Sinhalese is…

March 20, 2017

Continuing the Legacy of Sharkwater

Written By Kylie Barton

Sharkwater is an important documentary created by Rob Stewart, which aims to dismantle the harmful stereotype of the shark which is ultimately leading to its demise. It is with great sadness that the world learned at the beginning of February, the man who devoted his…

January 12, 2017

Barbados looks to Europe to attract tourists

Written by Kylie Barton

At Island Spirit we couldn’t imagine why on earth it would take multiple governments working together to attract more tourists to the beautiful island of Barbados, but nonetheless the Bajan government has committed to working with Europe to entice more visitors in.

The Minister of Tourism, Richard Sealy, has…

March 3, 2016

Our story. On the ground during Cyclone Winston

Written by Kirsty Barnby

Bula from Fiji! We are still smiling!

We at Island Spirit have worked alongside these island villages for over six years. We are raising money after Fiji was battered by the strongest recorded cyclone in the Southern hemisphere, category 5 Cyclone Winston, on 20th February 2016.

We…

October 5, 2015

Island Spirit, the first WFTO member to trade in the Pacific Isles!

Written by Kylie Barton

It has been all go here at IS! Island Spirit is the first company with WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisation) membership to trade with any Pacific Island Country. It is also the first WFTO to specialise in responsible travel.

At Island Spirit we work with the local…

February 9, 2015

Island Spirit in a Coconut Shell

Written by Kirsty Barnby

Here is a short video summarising Island Spirit in a coconut shell! For a more detailed description, we covered some of our key principles and information on who we work with in a previous blog here.

 

To view more content from Island Spirit, please check out our…

March 21, 2014

An Island Paradise

Written by the Fiji Times, 1st of March 2014

The Garden Island of Fiji is not only one of the perfect getaway for holidaymakers but a common destination for its virtuous cycle of “voluntourism” or volunteer tourism, according to Island Spirit managing director Kirsty Barnby.

February 27, 2014

The Island Spirit

Written by the Fiji Times, February 22nd 2014

EMBRACE the Island Spirit in your adventures this year.

New year with a new start. Top of many people’s resolution list will be to travel more widely, more adventurously, and more ecologically than ever before in 2014.

Well, we have some good news.

December 16, 2013

Sustainable Tourism in Fiji is on the rise

Written by Kylie Barton

With the encroaching aid cuts, sustainable tourism in Fiji is an increasingly hot topic, and Island Spirit are at the forefront of the campaign to maximise the sustainability of all tourism in Fiji and to conserve the natural environment and help Fijian’s find alternative…

October 29, 2013

Pure shores – the ripple effect of good water management for Fiji

Written by Kylie Barton

Great steps are being taken to ensure water management security for the communities of Fiji, but it is imperative that tour operators get involved at the grass roots too to allow the ripple effect to be far reaching.

‘A Future dependent on Responsible Tourism’ – Let’s all play a part

Written by Kylie Barton

As organisations across the sector prepare to gather for World Responsible Tourism Day this week in association with the United Nations World Tourist Organisation (UNWTO), we here at Island Spirit thought we would take a little look at what is on the agenda this year.

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October 24, 2013

Bouma National Heritage Park in Fiji

Written by Kirsty Barnby

Protected areas such as the Bouma National Heritage Park that have little active management and are under some threat from expanding small-scale subsistence and cash-crop agriculture – especially kava (yagona), is our priority. Here at Island Spirit we take our guests deep into the forest to experience…

October 15, 2013

Tadra Womens Arts and Crafts Project – A new project is born

Written by Kirsty Barnby

Tadra Womens Arts and Crafts Project, Taveuni is now officially under the Island Spirit umbrella and will soon be supported by a AusAid volunteer.

3% of each guests Island Spirit escape will go straight into the fund for this project – that equates to at least $USD32…

January 31, 2013

Video content! ..Go on, boil the kettle and escape with Island Spirit for five minutes!

Written by Kirsty Barnby

I have just completed out latest tropical paradise adventure video! I hope you like it and feel inspired to spread the word or even book the holiday of a lifetime here on the untouched, magical island of Taveuni, Fiji.

Island Spirit’s Video.

July 28, 2012

Presenting on Eco Tourism in Fiji

Written by Kirsty Barnby

I did a little presentation to a group students and guests at Daku Resort, Savu Savu, Vanua Levu, Fiji this week.

It was a last minute request and I ended up with a dog as an onscreen companion instead of any fancy slides. (Note to self -…

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