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Staying green in Tennessee
A new statewide model for sustainable tourism has been unveiled in Tennessee in an effort to enable hotels and other lodging facilities and restaurants to be aware of their environmental impact and take steps to reduce their carbon footprint while increasing the overall sustainability of their operations.
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Building Africa’s ‘Great Green Wall’
A new and massive undertaking represents the commitment of 11 African countries to the continent’s reforestation from west to east; an effort aimed at combating desertification in the Sahel-Saharan region.
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New outdoor Alaskan incentives for corporate meetings
Dream Outdoors and Kodiak Legends Lodge Alaska are delivering real value for corporate travel and meetings industry with a customized outdoor group incentive program.
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Wild buffalo once again roaming the American Southwest
The endangered species that have come to be a staple image of American history are now being reintroduced at the Grand Canyon Ranch – located at the West Rim of the Grand Canyon – for visitors to safely “get up close and personal” with the majestic animals.
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World Travel Awards commits to water-aid charity ‘Just a Drop’
The “Oscars” of the travel industry has committed to supporting the Just a Drop foundation – an international water-aid charity that helps communities around the globe gain access to clean and abundant drinking water.
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Eco luxury: Ritz-Carlton commits to reducing plastic bottle use
The luxury hotel brand is introducing environmentally-friendly water bottles at its North American and select Caribbean properties – a breakthrough effort in plastic waste reduction from a front runner in the hospitality industry.
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Hyatt turns a Green Key
Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is launching the Green Key Eco-Rating Program at a number of its properties throughout the U.S., Canada and the Caribbean as a comprehensive tool to measure environmental performance across the brand’s portfolio.
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How green is the World Cup?
The 2010 World Cup, much like this year’s Winter Olympics, presents a unique opportunity to set an example for the rest of the world and showcase progressive and responsible environmental practices.
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We Can All Clean Up Well
Kenneth Cole has just launched a new t-shirt campaign to support the Gulf clean-up efforts. 100% of ALL net proceeds will go directly to relief efforts.
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China joins the Green Globe
With a new green hotel standard for China’s hospitality industry – a program created by Green Globe – traveling green in China may not be such a crazy notion after all.
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Rolling up the sleeves at ESTC: Voluntourism takes the stage at this year’s event
For the first time, volunteer travel and tourism activities will be featured at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference in Portland, Oregon this September.
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Learn how to eat good, green and local in NYC this summer
The New York Botanical Garden is welcoming visitors to “The Edible Garden” this summer – a 250-acre exhibition about growing and preparing good food and hosted by top celebrity chefs.
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Green hotel business leader earns a ‘Star’
Environmental consultancy EcoGreenHotel has recently formed a new partnership with the EPA’s ENERGY STAR® Program – furthering its commitment to environmental stewardship and its leadership in the hospitality industry.
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Potential for greatness: New Mexico takes the fast-track to ecotourism
The state’s Tourism Department has recently unveiled aggressive and unique ecotourism pilot projects in Taos and Gila.
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iPhone app teaches kids about the green, great outdoors
An award-winning eco-educational series has officially launched a new iPhone application to connect children with nature and the environment – letting parents prepare their children for camping, hiking, and adventures in the great outdoors.
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Keeping America’s beaches ‘barefoot-friendly’
Barefoot Wine has partnered with the Surfrider Foundation to reveal beachgoer trends from coast to coast – and found that garbage is on everyone’s minds.
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Going green and wild in China with a new carbon offset option
WildChina and Climate Action are now offering China travelers a new set of carbon offset options to green-up their journeys in the far East.
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Waiting for disaster: should we blame BP or ourselves for the Deepwater spill?
The Deepwater Horizon disaster reminds us just how much “control” we as a species have over this planet. We need to re-examine our lifestyles and seriously consider a complete overhaul of the way we live and the resources we deplete.
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Deepwater Horizon disaster: deadly for Sea Turtles in Gulf of Mexico
According to a new report by Oceana, the world’s largest international ocean conservation organization, the Deepwater Horizon oil spill is devastating sea turtle habitats in the Gulf of Mexico.
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A first for eco-luxury in Costa Rica
Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort in Arenal, Costa Rica, has achieved the country’s first Luxury Eco Certification Standard after an intensive on-site inspection from Sustainable Travel International.
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