Terms and Definitions

Understanding Philanthropic Travel

“Ultimately conservation is about people. If you don’t have sustainable development around these (wildlife) parks, then people will have no interest in them, and the parks will not survive.” -Nelson Mandela

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What is "Fair Trade"?

May 27th, 2008 in Featured • Terms and Definitions

We have all seen the labels on products in the supermarket, or have read about a certain hotel or other business that uses fair trade products. But what exactly is “Fair Trade”?

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Green Energy: What is it?

May 9th, 2008 in Terms and Definitions

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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