Archive for April, 2008
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Ritz-Carlton and Cousteau Agree to a 10-Year Expansion of Ambassadors Program
The Ocean Futures Society has signed a 10-year expansion agreement with Ritz-Carlton to further develop and expand the Ambassadors of the Environment (AOTE) program for a select group of The Ritz-Carlton’s resort and urban hotel destinations around the world, including Grand Cayman, Kapalua, Maui and Sanya.
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National Tour Association Planning ‘Green’ November Convention
Pittsburgh’s David L. Lawrence Convention Center, the first and largest certified green convention center in the world, will play host to the National Tour Association’s 2008 convention from November 15-19. The event marks the very first “green event” to take place at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center.
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Verdant Magazine
VERDANT’s mission is to produce the highest-quality magazine available anywhere with news, ideas and advice about “green products” and activities to improve a reader’s quality of life—our slogan is: Smarter Choices for Better Living.
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San Francisco Home to a new “Green Museum”
The new “green” California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco’s famous Golden Gate Park is almost complete; anticipating an official opening in September 2008. The future home of a state-of-the-art aquarium, planetarium, and natural-history museum, constructed beneath two “hills” which are really a two-and-a-half-acre “living roof”, looks like a futuristic augmentation of the park itself.
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Live Earth Returns this Fall
This October 5th, last summer’s international concert extravaganza, Live Earth is taking the stage once again. Kevin Wall, founder of Live Earth, says that the October shows will be held on U.S. college campuses, and the focus will be on pushing the presidential candidates to address environmental issues. Locations, bands, and all other specifics are yet to be determined.
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The Ambrose Hotel
The Ambrose Group Hotels provides a distinctive and meaningful guest experience through the development and operation of LEED Certified hotels. Their unique approach to hospitality centers on a deep commitment to both guest satisfaction and environmental preservation. By carefully blending sustainable living, stylish design, appreciation of local culture, and attentive service, Ambrose creates an inspirational lifestyle that is highly sought after.
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EcoStreet
EcoStreet is an independent, pioneering blog, directory and forum dedicated to raising green consciousness, founded in 2002 by sisters Nikki Algar and Tracy Stokes.
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Parducci Wine Cellars
Parducci is “Family Farmed,” locally owned and operated in California’s Mendocino County, committed to Sustainable Winegrowing practices that yield top quality grapes and wines while protecting the environment and supporting communities and local farmers.
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ATA Releases Guidelines for a commitment to Alternative Jet Fuel
In the wake of rising fuel prices, energy security and environmental concerns, the Air Transport Association of America (ATA) has released a set of guiding principles for reducing carbon output, conserving fuel and finding jet fuel alternatives.
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No Smoking in Atlantic City starting in Fall 2008
The Atlantic City Council voted unanimously on April 23 to require all casinos there to be nonsmoking by Oct. 15 with the option of building enclosed smoking rooms. All of New Jersey’s 11 casinos are located in Atlantic City.
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New Environmental Tourism Project for Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands Environmental Project for the Tourism Sector (CEPTS), a joint collaboration between the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism, the Department of Environment and the private sector, is the Caribbean’s boldest and newest response to the environmental issues facing the region in an effort to change the face of tourism in the Caribbean as it goes ‘green’.
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Protests in Peru Challenge Tourism for not supporting Local Culture
Recently, social rest and a booming economy are each attracting travelers to the Andean terrain and ancient ruins, sparking a standoff with local residents who say they won’t benefit from the boom.
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