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Expedia to include green stats in hotel details
Leading online travel site Expedia.com has launched a new initiative to display properties’ “eco-friendliness” in hotel search results – giving mainstream online buyers more opportunity to travel green.
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Forget cars: Google Maps give urban cyclists and pedestrians a leg up
Google’s done it again, releasing a new feature that delivers turn-by-turn biking directions in 150 American cities this week, as it has previously for driving, public transportation and walking routes- equipping travelers to reduce emissions each day by hitting the streets by bike or foot.
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New York welcomes the return of Go Green Expo
The premiere event for eco-friendly products and services kicks off its NYC run for 2010 on March 19-21 – a place for business leaders, eco-minded consumers and their families to explore the latest in every aspect of green living and sustainable business practices.
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Disney inspires 1 million volunteers
Disney Parks’ “Give a Day, Get a Disney Day” campaign has officially reached the ambitious goal of 1 Million People Inspired to Volunteer in 2010.
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Are you ready for Earth Hour 2010?
As the world prepares to plunge into 60 minutes of complete darkness, we look around the globe to see who is doing what to join the festivities and take a united stand in the fight against climate change.
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Travelocity joins the MASSIVEGOOD campaign
The industry-leading online travel website has pledged its commitment to “Travel for Good” by aligning with the MASSIVEGOOD campaign – encouraging travelers to donate toward buying medicine for HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis in developing nations.
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Fairmont planning to go more than dark for Earth Hour 2010
With Earth Hour 2010 approaching, some of the biggest players in responsible travel are reconfirming their commitment to participate in the global event to call attention to energy conservation.
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Explore what a green hotel should be
An online virtual green hotel has recently launched to demonstrate to would-be-travelers and eco-savvy hoteliers the nuances of sustainable, environmental and responsible lodging.
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Can travelers challenge the green movement to be better?
While green travel has become the fastest growing niche in travel, travelers still believe that the industry “needs work” before a true leader in sustainability can emerge.
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Now THIS is what a green hotel looks like
Design firm WATG’s new “Haptik Sustainable Suite” is redefining how a high-performance, energy and resource-efficient hotel suite should look and function.
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Ecotourism in Costa Rica and Nicaragua
Eco travel is not just about enjoying yourself and thinking only of yourself in the process, it is about advocating eco friendly places that respect their plants, animal and cultural life at the same time supporting the well-being of the locals.
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Get moving to help Peru
In the wake of last month’s massive flooding in Peru that has forced entire communities from their homes and livelihoods, nonprofit geotourism group Planeterra is helping to motivate concerned citizens to lend a helping hand to those affected.
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Responsible corporate travel: Do execs set a bad example?
According to a recent ACTE-KDS poll, top managers are taking a “do as I say, not as I do” attitude when it comes to green, responsible travel practices.
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Got an idea for a trip? Create Your Own Adventure
Pioneering tourism company Gap Adventures has just launched a new global online contest for globetrotters from every walk of life to submit a trip idea on the web in the chance of not only getting their trip published by Gap, but getting to take the journey as well.
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How green are the 2010 Winter Olympics?
With such a grand, global audience – an estimated 3 billion television viewers worldwide – the 2010 Winter Olympic Games are an excellent venue to highlight eco-responsibility at every corner. So, just how “green” are this year’s Games?
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Boston’s Lenox Hotel named one of the ‘Top 500 Hotels InThe World’
Travel + Leisure has recently named The Lenox Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts as being among the World’s Best Hotels Top 500 list. The hotel is one of only eight luxury hotels in Massachusetts to be included in the elite compilation, as well as the greenest.
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More help for Haiti gets pushed within travel biz
In the face of a global tragedy, the travel industry is continuing its efforts to rally behind a unified cause – not just with donations, but with action as well.
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Is Costa Rican ecotourism under attack?
Unprotected national parks in Costa Rica may pose the greatest threat to the country’s ecotourism industry, as outsiders set up shop amongst the country’s most precious treasures.
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How to save on travel this Spring Break
A new forecast by the popular Bing Travel search engine shows that while airfare has increased by 9% since last year, hotel rates are dropping. Here are a few helpful tips on how to save some green this travel season.
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Haiti prone to environmental issues in quake aftermath
While expert teams are on the ground to address environmental concerns, the affected people of Haiti are prone to lasting effects of this terrible disaster.
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