Archive for May, 2008
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Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Take a remarkable trip to learn about the marvels of the Peruvian rainforest at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, a jungle lodge situated on the shores of the Madre de Dios River in Peru’s southern Amazon rainforest basin. Inkaterra is a Peruvian organization with more than 30 years of experience in sustainable tourism initiatives, focusing on preserving and rescuing Peru’s geography, nature, customs and culture while sharing them with the world.
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RezHub.Com Takes The Green Travel Search To The Next Level
Sorting hotel search results by Price, Hotel Name, or Distance from a Landmark are familiar tools to almost any traveler, but RezHub.com is now providing a sort feature with a conscience: Sort by Green Score.
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IATA Welcomes Shorter Route Over China
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has welcomed the implementation of a new air route over China that will reduce air traffic congestion during the Beijing Olympics.
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IATA Signs Global Declaration on Aviation and Climate Change
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed a historic commitment to tackle climate change.
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Ecotourism Australia wins WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow award in Dubai
Ecotourism Australia was awarded the prestigious World Travel and Tourism Council “Tourism for Tomorrow” Award for Conservation at the World Tourism Summit in Dubai early this morning Australian time.
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Green Energy: What is it?
As part of many “green” initiatives within the travel industry, the transition to “green power” tends to play a major role. Fortunately, innovative programs around the world make it possible for all environmentally conscious travelers as wells as travel busniesses to support renewable energy directly by participating in the “green” power market.
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Renewable Energy Credits: What are they?
An REC (a renewable energy certificate, sometimes called a green tag) is a commodity that represents the environmental benefits of renewable electricity, but can be handled independently of the energy generated from a renewable facility.
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Green Start to VisitBritain’s Sustainable Tourism program
In an effort to further adoption of sustainable tourism principles, VisitBritain is enabling the first 500 U.K. businesses to register for their new Green Start program for free.
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Airline emissions still higher than previously thought
A recent study revealed that airlines are spewing 20% more CO2 into the atmosphere than previously suggested, with total emissions set to reach between 1.2 billion and 1.5 billion tons per year by 2025.
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Puerto Rico Property Documents Pledge to Sustainability
Last month, the Holiday Inn San Juan celebrated Earth Day for the first time by taking stock of its practices as the starting point towards a more sustainable operation. “This is no small move,” said General Manager Ricky Newman. “It was clear that green-washing the hotel for image purposes was not acceptable; on the other hand, presuming to become ‘green’ overnight is not realistic,” he added. The hotel’s answer is a pledge that calls for a sustained effort over time to improve its performance step by step.
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Sweet: New Lesbian, Eco-Friendly Travel Company
Sweet, a new San Francisco-based lesbian travel company, delivers fun-filled, eco-friendly, volunteer-oriented and empowering lesbian travel experiences. Travel itineraries will include volunteer programs that provide aid to under-served communities and fund-raising activities that support non-profit groups around the world.
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Elite Island Resorts earns Green Hotel Certification
Elite Island Resorts, the second-largest independently owned Caribbean hospitality group, announced yesterday that four of its properties, scattered throughout St. Lucia, The Grenadines and Antigua, have been awarded a Green Hotel Certification for achievements in multiple international standards.
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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
