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Bridging the environmental gap: Abu Dhabi sets its ‘Eye on Earth’
Building on recent successes, popular tourism destination Abu Dhabi is calling for an ‘Eye on Earth’ Global Summit to address an array of global environmental issues.
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Building a Green Economy with a new online community
A new “Low Carbon World” website hopes to accelerate the transition to a greener, brighter economy by facilitating traditional “brown” business models toward new green growth strategies.
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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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Powwownow vs. The Airlines
Business travel can wreak havoc on the environment and corporate social responsibility – not to mention corporate budgets. One UK conferencing company aggressively answers criticism ofbusiness travel alternatives. Let the fight begin!
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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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Sir Richard Branson declares ‘War on Carbon’
Famed Virgin exec and philanthropist, as well as big-time environmentalist, Sir Richard Branson is putting together a program to provide both the public and private sector the financial means to effectively improve energy efficiency.
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Can the travel industry use more sustainable travel agents?
A new course from The Travel Institute certifies agents as “Lifestyle Specialists” via a partnership with Sustainable Travel International. Could this open the door for more responsible travel options?
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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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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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Mexico tourism joins the ‘Green Globe’
Green Globe Mexico has officially launched to service the tourism industry of its home country as well as other Latin American neighbors. Supported by leading environmental organizations, it will provide sustainability certification and related services under the Green Globe brand.
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Florida’s Green Lodging Program still going strong, despite cutbacks
Despite last summer’s cutbacks in funding, the trailblazing green lodging organization has just hit its 600 member mark.
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Indonesia ecotourism gets a boost in consumer awareness
Sustainable Travel International is working with Ecolodges Indonesia to expand the role of consumer awareness in the region’s tourism markets.
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National Geographic and CNBC pledge to raise social tourism awareness
A new $5 million partnership between National Geographic Channel, CNBC and WTTC will support a global campaign to raise awareness of the economic and social importance of the global tourism industry.
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Too big to fail: tourism industry biggest factor in climate change
As one of the largest global industries of the modern era, travel and tourism not only sets the standard on climate change, but also serves as an example of how to fight it.
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CNN helps strengthen world tourism economy
CNN International has partnered with UNWTO to collaborate on various industry events to ensure the best breed of knowledge and latest data is imparted to sector professionals.
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Is COP15 on the right track, or a losing battle?
With the Copenhagen Climate Conference off and running, former Vice President Al Gore takes a hard look at the numbers, and doesn’t like what he sees.
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One example of how political pressure can hurt ecotourism
A future nature preserve in Puerto Rico was taken off the agenda by the commonwealth’s governor – sparking fears in many that the land will be used for hotel resorts and other detrimental human activity.
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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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A new green hotels program comes to the South
The State of South Carolina has just launched a new certification program for the hospitality industry called the South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance.
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What needs to happen for the Copenhagen Climate Change summit to be a success?
With a little over one month to go before the UN summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen, a handful of benchmarks will determine the success of this international gathering of the minds.
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