Archive for October, 2007
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Xanterra Parks & Resorts Rolls Out Green Suites at Zion Lodge
National park concessioner Xanterra Parks & Resorts has announced the creation of six new Green Suites at Zion Lodge in Utah’s Zion National Park. The goal of the project was to incorporate as many environmentally sustainable features as possible, and to ultimately reduce the consumption of natural resources and eliminate waste.
Keep readingEco-tourism in Zanzibar
Zanzibar, an island off the coast of Tanzania known for its history as a key spice trading port, is still far off the beaten path of American tourists, but is increasingly on the radar of British, Italian and Spanish globetrotters.
Keep readingUpscale Boating Goes (a Bit More) Green
We’re not sure how many people will get to benefit from this technology—at least initially—but it’s bound to please those who’ve been clamoring for a more eco-friendly alternative to a boat’s conventional (and emissions-spewing) diesel generator.
Keep readingTravel business misses the ‘green’ boat
Hotels, cruise lines and tour operators are making a big mistake by not doing more to fight global warming, writes Fortune’s Marc Gunther.
Travel is the world’s biggest business and one of its fastest-growing too. But hotels, resorts, airlines and cruise lines have been slow to grapple with the huge environmental and social consequences of what [...]
What’s Greener, Flying or Driving?
Many listeners ask about the effects of air travel on the environment. The questions come as part of our Climate Connections series with National Geographic.
Keep readingVail Resorts Makes Commitment to Serve Natural Meats, Organic Dairy
Vail Resorts Inc. announced today it will be providing Good Food on a Grand Scale by serving natural, hormone-free meats and poultry and organic dairy products in casual on-mountain restaurants at its five resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge and Keystone in Colorado and Heavenly in California and Nevada beginning the 2007-2008 ski season.
Keep readingIowa’s Earthpark, Set to Open in 2011, Will Include Rain Forest, Green Hotel
Maxon Holdings LLC (Maxon), a leading energy and environmental development company, announced a partnership with Earthpark, North America’s first center for science literacy and the environment. Maxon will provide $10 million of in-kind financial and technical support toward the completion and opening of Earthpark, scheduled to open on Earth Day, 2011.
Keep readingTravelers Choosing Green (But Not At Any Cost), According To New Survey
More than half of all U.S. adults say they would be more likely to select an airline, rental car or hotel that uses more environmentally friendly products and processes, according to the results of the latest travelhorizons survey by the Travel Industry Association (TIA) and Ypartnership.
Keep readingEight Boston Area Hotels Add Energy Star Designation
Three additional hotels in the Boston area have earned an Energy Star label by documenting superior energy performance and efficiency. With the new designations, there are now eight hotels in the Hub metropolitan area that have made sufficient energy improvements to achieve an Energy Star label.
Keep reading100% Wind Power for the Intercontinental in D.C.
The Willard InterContinental, Washington DC’s premiere historic luxury hotel, is now powered by 100 percent wind energy.
Keep readingLuxury “1 Hotel” Coming Soon to D.C.
Starwood Capital Group and Perseus Realty, L.L.C. (Perseus Realty) announced that they have signed an agreement to build an eco-friendly luxury hotel at 22nd and M Streets, N.W. in the heart of the Washington, D.C.’s West End neighborhood.
Keep readingBoston’s Royal Sonesta Earns Energy Star
The Royal Sonesta Hotel Boston has just received official Energy Star status in recognition of its energy conservation and efficiency efforts. The hotel, built in 1963, has just completed a year-long effort to achieve this status.
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I booked a hotel with TravelWorm in October 2008. They charged by credit card but did not pay the hotel. ...
diane hill | January 1st, 2009
Star Island Bahamas is now looking for investors for the infrastructure of the island. For more info call Alex Papas ...
alex | December 29th, 2008
Green Energy Summit is unique in that it endeavours to identify practical steps that will be of interest to decision ...
gillberk | December 27th, 2008
Come check out how we are vertically growing today! Visit our website to see our vertical farms up and operating. ...
Jessica Brock | December 19th, 2008
