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Hawaii’s Big Island Launches Green Site
The Hawaiian Islands host over 7 million visitors each year - 7x the resident population - while it is home to the highest number of endangered and threatened plant and animal species of anyplace on the planet.
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PATA continues to support sustainable tourism with new partnerships
These partnerships are designed to provide PATA and its members guidance and access to the STCRC’s extensive research and range of sustainable, practice tools, creating a platform from which to raise awareness and share ‘Best Practice’ principles regarding corporate responsibility options.
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Survey shows travelers taking Earth-friendly precautions
A new survey by The Go Group, an air-ground transportation company, has found that travelers are looking more and more to Earth-friendly travel habits.
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Experience Europe like locals: new blog network lets travelers share tips
SpottedbyLocals.com offers modern travelers the opportunity to experience cities just like a local, by offering high quality and reliable travel information through a new network of blogs on European cities.
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Seven4one in Laguna Beach sets a new green standard in the O.C.
The boutique hotel boasts over 30 distinctly green enhancements in all of its daily operations, from bamboo-blend bath towels and green-certified mattresses to card-less door locks, a largely organic kitchen, lighting sensors, and Energy Star appliances.
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Trek Escapes takes the “One Million Acts of Green” Challenge
Canadian adventure travel company Trek Escapes announced will participate in the CBC’s “One Million Acts of Green” program. The company is offering the chance to win an Italian adventure vacation to all participants of the “Trek is Green” group.
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The ‘Nines’ brings eco-luxury to Downtown Portland
The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, brings “sophisticated surroundings and exceptional experiences” to downtown Portland, with world-class cuisine, indigenous artwork, a private library, modern steakhouse, 14,000 square feet of eco-friendly function space and an anticipated LEED Silver Certification.
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SoCal Terranea Resort announces commitment to green
Debuting in June 2009, the new eco-friendly Terranea Resort in Southern California, by Destination Hotels & Resorts, will act on its commitment to environmentally sustainable practices and energy conservation efforts, as well as fine organic dining.
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Fiji backpacking specialists add Mantaray Island to adventure itineraries
Adventure travel specialists Feejee Experience has added Mantaray Island to their Fiji backpacking route. The new destination was chosen because it fits the company’s dedication to providing relaxing beach-side holidays whilst also including “off the beaten track” locations and experiences.
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Hotel alternatives provide big value to guests
Guests are becoming more comfortable with privately owned vacation rental properties as an alternative to pricey hotel stays because of user-generated reviews on a variety of new websites. The shift compensates for rising airline fees, record gas prices and a declining dollar overseas.
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My Earth Too! launches online store for organic and eco-friendly products
By making these eco-friendly fashions, sleepwear and accessories more accessible, My Earth Too! is working to spread the message of environmental stewardship.
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World’s first carbon-neutral airline, NatureAir, launches ecotourism blog
Eco-airline NatureAir aims to help educate readers on sustainable travel and keep people informed and involved in Costa Rica as an ecotourism destination, as well as enable people to share and exchange information on ecotourism, global warming, climate change and its impact on the world.
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