Archive for June, 2008

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Green Globe International, Inc. and EC3 Global expand certification program

June 13th, 2008

Green Globe International, Inc. today announced the signing of an initial agreement with EC3 Global to collaborate on the expansion of the Green Globe benchmarking and certification program worldwide.

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THETRADESHOW Goes Green

June 13th, 2008

Increasingly, conventions and meetings are looking to incorporate environmentally conscious elements into their events, and THETRADESHOW is no exception.

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New recommended reading: “Disappearing Destinations”

June 12th, 2008

This week, Eco-Libris presents a book about some of the most beautiful and endangered places on planet earth and how we can and should tour them responsibly: Disappearing Destinations: 37 Places in Peril and What Can Be Done to Help Save Them, by Heather Hansen and Kimberly Lisagor.

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National Geographic launches TOGA Awards for geographic awareness

June 11th, 2008

The first annual Outdoor Geographic Awareness (TOGA) Awards celebrate the people, gear retailers, manufacturers, and NGOs who are finding new and creative ways to promote geographic awareness and build outdoor participation.

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Star Island Bahamas strives for 100 Percent Energy Self-Sufficiency

June 10th, 2008

Opening in 2009, Star Island, a private-island destination currently under development in the Out Islands of the Bahamas, is expected to revolutionize green luxury in the Caribbean

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Las Vegas moving towards Green with new CityCenter

June 10th, 2008

The tourist city of Las Vegas, known across the globe as the infamous “Sin City”, is stepping up efforts in the “green” development arena with the planning of its new 18 million square foot “CityCenter”.

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More car rental and limousines going hybrid

June 9th, 2008

In the midst of ever-rising gas prices. both companies and individuals alike are increasingly choosing hybrid vehicles as their service of choice, due to a jump in offerings from various agencies.

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Kerala Tourism Watch: Close down golf course in India

June 8th, 2008

Golf courses in Kerala, India are being increasingly brought in to focus due to the environmental and social problems that they engender.

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$1 million Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability now open for entries

June 8th, 2008

Rio Tinto Alcan and the International Business Leaders Forum (IBLF) are pleased to announce the US$1 million Rio Tinto Alcan Prize for Sustainability* 2008 is now open for entries.

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2008 Awards Take on Special Significance as U.S. Becomes #1 Market for Tanzania

June 6th, 2008

Now in its eighth year, the prestigious Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB)’s Annual Tourism Awards were presented by the Hon. Shamsa S. Mwangunga, M.P Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism as part of the 33rd Africa Travel Association (ATA) Congress held in Arusha, Tanzania.

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World’s Best Treehouse Hotels

June 6th, 2008

Damon Tabor writes for Travel + Leisure on the increasingly-popular concept of treehouse getaways; across the globe, these canopy contraptions are attracting avid travelers looking for a unique travel experience.

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Athens International Airport commemorates World Environment Day

June 6th, 2008

Athens International Airport has announced two new environmental projects in line with this year’s World Environment Day, supporting local educational initiatives that promote environmental activities and studies.

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