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New Orleans responds to man-made disaster
After Katrina, the greatest economic factor keeping New Orleans “alive” was its fishing and tourism industries. Now, the community is bracing for the negative economic impact of the oil disaster will have on local businesses.
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Foundation of sustainability gains high honors for one resort
Amble Resorts’ uber-sustainable private island resort Isla Palenque resort leads by inspiration via its geo-responsible architectural design.
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Starwood learns to conserve
A new partnership with Conservation International will help Starwood Hotels & Resorts focus on environmental goals while helping to develop awareness.
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User-friendly voluntourism in Maui
Non-profit Pacific Whale Foundation is promoting a relatively new and easy to use volunteer vacation program designed to provide a fun way for travelers to “give back” to the places they visit.
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Online local travel network is the ‘Best Travel Startup of the Year’
Urban Adventures has been awarded the Web Innovation Award for Best Travel Startup of the Year at the 2010 Travel Distribution Summit Asia in Singapore.
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Vehicle for good: Responsible tourism takes a clear stance against human trafficking
With the World Cup’s “global spotlight” shining on Cape Town this June, Cape Town Tourism is taking a bold stance against human traffickers in an effort to protect women and children.
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Saving one billion sea turtles
A new sea turtle expedition project is kicking off during El Salvador ’s “turtle nesting season” to support the release of a BILLION baby sea turtles around the world over the next ten years.
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“Drill baby, drill?” Are we still on that?
Last week, a BP oil rig burned into the ocean and created an oil spill that continues to grow and threaten our shores. Its effects on wildlife will have catastrophic consequences to entire communities whose livelihoods depend on the ocean.
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Wyndham goes green for all ages
The new WyndhamGreen Kids Program teaches kids how to care for their environment, their communities, and the world – an initiative based on the company’s worldwide sustainability efforts.
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New eco hotel brand launches
With an official launch on last week’s Earth Day 2010, new brand Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites has rooted its commitment to environmental awareness and social responsibility.
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Think outside the box to fund cultural tourism
Travel site ontheglobe.com has recently launched a corporate outreach program in an effort to support and promote cultural travel throughout the globe, with special attention to developing and post-conflict nations.
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Google to world: carbon cutting makes good business sense
Google – arguably the biggest business success story in internet history – has recently spoken out in support of setting a price tag on carbon in an effort to combat global warming. And who wants to argue with Google?
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Airlines get in on the spirit of Earth Day
Now that Earth Day 2010 has come and gone, we take a look back to see what efforts two major players in the airline industry took to green up their act and promote a better, greener planet.
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Earth Day 2010 in travel: The good, the glamorous, the fun, and the What The F@#k?
Earth Day 2010 is a day for the global community to recognize the plight facing our dwindling habitat and promote every effort to make the world a better, more sustainable place. While many are making real, positive strides in the fight for our planet, others are just downright strange.
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Promoting green travel online: Massachusetts gets it right
A new website for Massachusetts Tourism’s green entity has recently launched, with heavy emphasis on the state’s eco-rated hotels.
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Hilton shines a light on energy efficiency
The hospitality giant has revealed a new measurement system developed to calculate and analyze environmental impact of 1,300 properties worldwide – and the results are astounding.
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Truly sustainable: How resorts can “go beyond green”
While many resorts and hotels are currently touting green initiatives like recycling, laundering, and energy-efficient lighting, others are taking their commitment to the longevity of our planet – and our species – a bit further.
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Are you a green leader?
A new publication from the United Nations Environment Program helps companies understand the challenges and opportunities by examining the impact of their sector and revealing what other companies are doing to manage biodiversity issues.
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Two business groups lead way for new adventure travel research
Travel industry research leader PhoCusWright has partnered with and the the Adventure Travel Trade Association to explore adventure travel trends and opportunities for travelers and providers alike.
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Responsible travel goes mobile with a new iPhone App
A new, location-based iPhone App for responsible travelers offers GPS functionality to track a traveler’s CO2 footprint and enable them to make informed travel choices while helping to reduce the impact of their journeys.
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