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GoEco: Volunteers for Ecological & Humanitarian Projects

GoEco presents an exciting travel concept for people who are eager to travel and to contribute at the same time to the welfare of the local population and ecosystem they visit. You will visit amazing sites around the world, where you will be able to join, with other like-minded people, nature conservation and humanitarian projects supported by local communities.

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GoEco Ltd. was established by Jonathan Gilben and Jonathan Tal in 2005. Both have traveled extensively, participated in and created international ecological projects. Based on their experiences, Gilben and Tal decided first to bring to the attention of international travelers the excitement and fulfillment of volunteer tourism in Israel. They successfully ran their first volunteer project at the Israeli Sea Turtle Rescue Centre in Michmoret during the summer of 2006.
GoEco now has on-going contact with numerous ecological and humanitarian organizations in Israel and offers an informed and vetted selection of projects to GoEco participants. Their target audience is simply the ecologically concerned and adventurous traveler who wants to explore a region firsthand and to get to know the local people, customs and eco-system through a vetted volunteer program.

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    • In business since: 2005

      Contact GoEco Ltd.

    • Address: Rozanis 13
    •  Tel Aviv,
    •  Israel
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    • Phone: ++972(0)3 6474208
    • Fax: ++972(0)3 6485655
    • Online: View website

      What makes GoEco Ltd. "Green"?

      GoEco now has on-going contact with numerous ecological and humanitarian organizations in Israel and offers an informed and vetted selection of projects to GoEco participants. Their target audience is simply the ecologically concerned and adventurous traveler who wants to explore a region firsthand and to get to know the local people, customs and eco-system through a vetted volunteer program.

      GoEco organizes the logistical aspects of each project in Israel, including living conditions, subsistence, security, work plan and leisure activities. GoEco ensures that each volunteer arrives prepared and ready to participate in a program that welcomes the volunteers’ help and assistance.

      In addition, GoEco arranges for Israeli volunteers to participate in ecological and humanitarian projects initiated by its partner organizations around the world. Through careful preliminary on-line interviewing, GoEco connects each volunteer with the most suitable project. GoEco updates the availability and timing of projects world-wide, validates the quality and reputation of the project, and assists the volunteer in preparing for the trip.
    • Policies:
      • Encourage ecological and volunteer tourism
      • Enable travelers to experience different and more rewarding kinds of tourism
      • Encourage Israeli travelers to volunteer for the benefit of others
      • Encourage travelers from all over the world to come to Israel for ecological and community based projects
      • Support environmental and humanitarian projects that promote understanding and good will between ethnic societies in Israel
      • Conduct further research in the field of ecological tourism
      • Establish an in-depth and up-to-date data base of the relevant worldwide projects

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    Orbitz to rent more hybrid throughout U.S., big news for responsible business travel

    October 10th, 2008 in News • Products and Services
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    Orbitz, along with Fox Rent A Car, will offer customers access to hybrid rentals across all the company’s brands, including Orbitz for Business. Orbitz is one of the first online travel companies to offer hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars.

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    (Orbitz Worldwide) - In a partnership with Fox Rent A Car, an independent rental company specializing in airport rentals of hybrid and fuel-efficient vehicles, Orbitz will offer customers access to Fox rentals across all the company’s brands, including Orbitz for Business. Orbitz is one of the first online travel companies to offer hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars.

    “Many consumers today are becoming very cost conscious when it comes to travel, and we’re pleased to expand our inventory with suppliers like Fox Rent A Car, which offers discounted rates,” said Steve Praven, VP of Business Development with Orbitz Worldwide. “Additionally, we’re proud to partner with Fox as it shares in our vision to support eco-friendly travel by offering a fleet of hybrid rentals.”

    According to a recent survey, high fuel prices is the main catalyst causing 35% of Orbitz customers to rent smaller and more economical vehicles.

    Orbitz Worldwide, through its own corporate initiatives and eco-travel microsite is trending toward offsetting more than 12 million pounds of CO2 in partnership with CarbonFund.org in 2008.

    Through its Orbitz (hybrids.orbitz.com) and CheapTickets (hybrids.cheaptickets.com) brands, Orbitz Worldwide is among the first online travel companies to offer consumers a hybrid rental search tool to access more than 5,000 fuel efficient vehicles via its supplier partnerships.

    Fox Rent A Car features an expansive fleet of hybrid rentals, which continue to grow in demand among online travelers.

    Year-over-year, hybrid rentals through Orbitz.com increased 80 percent in July 2008. Additionally, a recent Orbitz study found that 35 percent of those surveyed say they are now renting smaller/more economical vehicles as a result of rising gas prices. Fox Rent A Car, with locations in many of Orbitz Worldwide’s top growing leisure travel destinations, offers a selection of hybrid rentals including Honda Civic, Toyota Camry, Toyota Prius and Toyota Highlander SUV.

    About Orbitz Worldwide
    Orbitz Worldwide (NYSE: OWW) is a leading global online travel company that uses innovative technology to enable leisure and business travelers to research, plan and book a broad range of travel products. Orbitz Worldwide owns and operates a portfolio of consumer brands that includes Orbitz (www.orbitz.com), CheapTickets (www.cheaptickets.com), ebookers (www.ebookers.com), HotelClub (www.hotelclub.com), RatesToGo (www.ratestogo.com), the Away Network (www.away.com), and corporate travel brand Orbitz for Business (www.orbitzforbusiness.com).

    For more information on how your company can partner with Orbitz Worldwide, visit corp.orbitz.com/.

    About Fox Rent A Car
    Fox Rent A Car, a discount car rental company, has been providing excellent customer service along with low rates since its founding in 1989. Today, its success in these areas has enabled them to develop into the largest independent car rental company headquartered in California. You will find Fox rental car offices conveniently located at major airports throughout the world. Fox Rent A Car continues to offer a great value proposition for its customers by providing excellent customer service and greatly discounted rates.

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