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Boeing Donates $1 Million to Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial
Boeing made the announcement at the Unity Prayer Breakfast that Boeing sponsored at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver. In addition to Boeing, some 1,000 civil rights and faith leaders, government officials and others attended the event.
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NTA endorses Sustainable Travel International’s Eco-Certification Program
The National Tour Association Board of Directors has officially endorsed Sustainable Travel International’s Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program. Through this strategic agreement, NTA is furthering its core values and goals to embrace sustainable travel and educate its members on best practices.
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Fuel and energy costs are biggest threat to Caribbean tourism
The combined factors of a slow U.S. economy, increased competition, rising energy costs, and threats of reduced air service are affecting levels of occupancy and profits for the region’s hotel owners and operators.
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Government of Dominica Supports Eco-Lodge Project
Distinguished International(R) Hotels, Residences and Resorts is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement with the Carib Council to develop the first ever Eco-Lodge Resort and Conference Center in the Carib Territory of Dominica.
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NaturCert about to sign 14 local representatives
NaturCert appoints consultants with experience in the hospitality & tourism sector, aiming to develop their present activity on a new growing type of certification services with NaturCert , the most competitive tourism certification program and brand globally.
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Adventure Travel coming to Outdoor Sports Conferences
Nielsen Business Media Sports Group and Adventure Travel Trade Association strike a multi-year deal to Bring first ever dedicated “adventure travel” presence within four selected NBM sports shows.
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United Nations supports “Greening of the Games” in Beijing
UNEP has been working with the Beijing Olympic Committee for the last three years in order to help make the Summer Games environmentally-friendly.
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iLinc: ‘Dear corporate travelers, stop traveling so much.’
iLinc, a leading provider of web and desktop video conferencing software and online collaboration solutions, wants organizations to forego travel while saving on costs and travel effects on the environment.
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Olympic Truce urges countries to lay their weapons down in solidarity with the Beijing games
Less than two weeks before the 2008 Summer Olympics begin in Beijing, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and the UN General Assembly are calling on all those who are at war to observe the traditional two-week Olympic Truce.
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Bill Marriott calls for action on energy and fuel costs
The head of Marriott International, Inc. joins other leaders in the travel and tourism industry to call on the U.S. Congress and the Administration to forge a bipartisan response to the new energy crisis.
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Marriott Meetings Go Green
The world-renowned business-hotel chain announces new strides in eco-friendly alternatives to its current meeting products and services.
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American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) to support Stop Excessive Speculation Act
Every American is aware of the startling rise in fuel prices in the first half of 2008. Unfortunately for business and leisure travelers alike, these prices are affecting not only the cost of driving, but also the cost of air and cruise ship travel.
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