Ethical tourism has been gaining traction for years. One of the attractions that has consistently made headlines for all the wrong reasons is elephant rides. But now, elephants are getting a ...

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Elephants stand behind a fence, serving as a tourist attraction near Namuang Waterfall on Koh Samui in Thailand© Margarita Young/Shutterstock.com Ethical tourism has been gaining traction for years.

Indonesia successfully completed a nationwide ban on elephant riding for 100 captive animals. The elephants in captivity will now partake in ethical tourism. Elephants used for riding in Indonesia ...