Archive for February, 2008
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16th Annual Environmental Film Festival in D.C.
Illuminating some of earth’s most critical environmental issues, like the availability of clean, fresh water, our energy future, the accelerating pace of climate change and the environmental impact of war, the Environmental Film Festival opens for its 16th year in Washington, D.C. to play a role in addressing them through the artistry of film.
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Ecotourism for Sea Turtles: Raising awareness through participation
Ocean Conservancy has launched the SEE Turtles project, allowing tourists to observe sea turtles in their natural habitat and encourage the protection of the endangered animals. The project aims to connect travelers to sites where poaching and fishing threaten turtles and help to create alternatives for local residents.
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New Eco-City planned for Abu Dhabi
Work continues throughout Abu Dhabi to construct even more lavish destinations for tourists from around the globe. Next on the agenda: an Arab Eco-City: the world’s first zero-carbon, zero-waste, car-free city, powered entirely by renewable energy. Which sounds rather strange, as the Arab world’s luxurious tendencies stem solely from the oil trade.
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Environmental Certification from America’s Best and Country Hearth
This week, America’s Best Franchising Inc. launched the lodging industry’s most comprehensive and mandatory certification program of eco-friendly practices throughout its two brands: America’s Best Inns & Suites and Country Hearth Inns & Suites. The program establishes a “best practices” outline to be mandated at each property and focuses on include a linen and towel [...]
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Travelocity’s Travel for Good: Social Conscious to Shape Travel Options for 2008
Social consciousness and environmental responsibility among travelers will play a major role in travel-purchasing in 2008, making Travelocity’s Travel for Good program a lead contender in the green travel marketplace. According to a recent Travelocity poll, 38 percent of respondents are planning to focus their travel to charitable, volunteer-based causes, while almost 80 percent are [...]
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Windy City bids on 2016 Olympic Games
The Olympic Games consistently boost travel in the cities in which they are hosted. That is why Chicago’s bid to host the 2016 Olympic Games is placing a huge focus on enviromentalism in order to attract supporters.
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Mona Lisa Suite Hotel aims for Green
The Mona Lisa Suite Hotel has uncovered the steps it took to make the hotel a luxurious, high-class accommodation while minimizing their impact on the environment. The brand new 240-suite luxury hotel, which is scheduled to open next month in Celebration, Florida, is seeking certification from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Green Lodging [...]
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New Hybrid-Only Car Service Launches in New York
New York City tourists will now be able to get a taste of the “green life” while enjoying the city’s attractions and culture. NYC Green Car, a car service company with a hybrid-only fleet, recently launched its service of Toyota Camry and Lexus cars in Manhattan, with services spanning the tri-state area. The company [...]
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2008 International Conference in Alanya, Turkey
The Faculty of Business at Akdeniz University and the School of Sport, Leisure and Travel at Buckinghamshire New University are pleased to announce the 2008 International Conference on “Culture and Event Tourism: Issues & Debates.” This conference has been scheduled to take place at the “Belediye Kültür Merkezi” in Alanya, Turkey.
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New Zealand Pushes to Retain its Eco-Friendly Destination Reputation
In 2007, New Zealand received over 1 million tourists in search of unotuched natural scenery made famous by films like the Lord of the Rings trilogy. However, officials fear that this lush image is in serious decline.
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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
