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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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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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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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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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Find harmony in Bali with a sustainable, spiritual life concept
Thanks to a life concept taken from the Baliness community, 5 Accor hotels have received recognition of the prestigious Tri Hita Karana Tourism Awards.
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Hyatt Regency Aruba joins the Green Globe
The super-chic island resort destination has officially been awarded Green Globe Certification for its dedication to operating at the world’s highest environmental standards.
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Who are this year’s Tourism for Tomorrow Award finalists?
The World Travel & Tourism Council has officially announced its 12 finalists for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards – one of the most prestigious awards in the sustainable travel industry.
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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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Abu Dhabi: getting bigger and greener for 2010
In line with hosting the upcoming World Green Tourism Conference in December 2010, Abu Dhabi has officially announced its commitment to a 10% energy reduction, as well as a 20% cut in both water usage and waste-to-landfill.
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Two eco “tiger” lodges in India win high rankings for sustainability
Out of more than 50 eco lodges audited by international organization Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT), 2 lodges stand out above the rest; earning the organization’s highest ranking of “Outstanding” for their commitment to sustainability and environmental footprint.
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Beijing to play host to highly-coveted eco travel awards
Heading into its sixth year, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards has selected the city of Beijing for its 2010 festivities.
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Can the U.S. set the stage for a successful Copenhagen Climate Change Conference?
The United States is the only developed nation that has not committed to an emissions target. Poorer nations are threatening to stage a walk-out of the UN summit in Copenhagen next month unless President Obama commits to an ambitious carbon reduction.
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Do the Olympics hurt or help international tourism?
Generally, the Olympics should benefit a host city’s tourism economy. So, is there any real truth to claims that an Olympic Games host city can actual suffer economic and environmental damages by hosting the Olympics?
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All aboard the month-long Climate Change Express to Copenhagen
The Climate Change Express is a one-month, 9,000-kilometer journey that symbolically joins the site of the last global warming pact with what is hoped to be the birthplace of the next major, and stricter, treaty to combat climate change.
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Starwood’s Element Hotels have a ‘Vision’
The popular “green” hotel brand has officially been named as a Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award Winner for its efforts in environmental conservation.
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Volunteer travel organization in Africa gains new accolades in Responsible Tourism
African Impact, a family-run African voluntourism organization, has been nominated for the prestigious Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award; the Imvelo Awards have had a huge impact on tourism in South Africa, creating significant awareness of environmental management issues.
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Learn how sustainable and responsible tourism helps the bottom line from a panel of industry experts
World Travel Market is holding a one-day conference to educate the public on how sustainable, responsible tourism can actually benefit the global economy by bringing together some of the world’s most respected and experienced responsible tourism specialists.
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Sustainable tourism leaders win National Geographic’s Geotourism Challenge 2009
Three winners have officially been awarded in the Geotourism Challenge 2009 – highlighting leaders in sustainable tourism throughout the global online community. The Geotourism Challenge is sponsored by both the National Geographic Society and Ashoka’s Changemakers.
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Ecoventura is a World Saver, says Conde Nast
Conde Nast Traveler has just named the Galapagos small ship expedition company the winner of its 15th Annual World Savers Award in the category of Cruise Lines in recognition of its ongoing mission to be the pacesetter for responsible tourism in the Galapagos Islands.
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Are cruise ships finally going green?
Three major cruise lines have announced the winners of the companies’ internal “Ship of the Year” awards for environmentalism and innovation. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and the lesser-known Azamara cruise lines are attempting to reward and encourage ships to enhance eco-sensitivity in the niche known for its negative-impact blunders.
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