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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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Here comes the sun: 2010 expected to be hottest year yet
According to scientific predictions made by the Met Office, 2010 will be the world’s warmest year on record with man-made climate change a huge factor.
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What are the world’s most ethical travel destinations?
Set all over the globe, these destinations have made the best efforts to promote responsible travel via the protecting of natural environments and building a tourism industry that truly benefits the local communities.
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What is the relationship between tourism and climate change in the developing world?
The connection between climate change and international tourism presents a host of challenges, with a number of varying perspectives that identify how the role of tourism affects both the physical and political sides of the international climate debate.
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‘Climategate’ for Idiots: can we get back to reality now?
While the naysayers literally jumped at the chance to debunk all scientific study pertaining to the effects of climate change, we proponents for the environmental movement side-stepped that debate entirely in a rush to defend the real science. Now, the debate is settled. At least, for the intelligent people out there. The idiots are still buying Hummers.
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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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Put away the pitchforks, people – climate change is still real
Last week’s climate change email “scandal” has sent both sides of the argument into an absolute tizzy. Let’s try to clear the air once and for all.
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Element Hotels rolls out the green carpet for eco-savvy drivers
By the end of 2009, every Element Hotel property will have ChargePoint Charging Stations for electric vehicles, as well as preferred parking for electric cars and hybrids.
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Where did everybody go this Thanksgiving – and where to next?
Immensely popular search engine and fare aggregator Kayak.com’s analysis of travel search data is perhaps shedding some light on upcoming travel trends for the 2010 winter travel season.
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Ecotourism finds funding in African nation of Namibia
Namibia has been chosen as the first US-based Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) client to receive a $70 million ecotourism grant in an effort to establish the nation as one of Africa’s leading tourism economies within ten years.
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The Vdara Hotel & Spa is open, and it’s spectacular!
The Las Vegas CityCenter’s official grand opening of the Vdara Hotel and Spa gave the public a good, first glance at the new sustainable-luxury recreation destination.
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Which cities are in the greatest danger from rising sea levels?
According to measurements by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR), rising sea levels will be a huge threat to even the most advanced cities – not to mention small, island nations – with predicted levels twice as high as originally thought.
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Doubletree helps Feed the World this holiday season
Doubletree has partnered up with the UN to combat worldwide hunger with its new “Community Drive to Fight World Hunger” campaign.
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Timberland’s new climate change campaign ‘gets things done’
Timberland’s new political campaign, “Don’t Tell Us It Can’t Be Done,” takes a hard-hitting approach to socio-political change in line with next month’s COP15.
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Sheraton Suites Tampa chooses ‘Green’
Perhaps taking a cue from its parent company’s (Starwood) green line of hotels (Element Hotels), the Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport is putting some green into their operations with its new “Make a Green Choice” program.
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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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Striking ‘Green Gold’ in Las Vegas with LEED Certified CityCenter
The city’s all-new City Center has finally earned Six LEED Gold Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council. Opening this December, the development has long-touted its commitment to environmental consciousness through its efforts in energy, materials and waster management; creating a veritable 18 million square foot sustainable metropolis.
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Looming climate change adds even more stress to humanitarian aid
With climate change-related disasters frequently occurring throughout the world, humanitarian aid organizations are struggling to keep pace with the increasing demands of affected communities.
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Do consumer demands and ‘greenwashing’ affect hotels’ sustainability efforts?
A new round table study at Cornell University is trying to find the mythical “green bullet” when it comes to green hotels, as well as define what “green travel” really means, once and for all.
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New hotel rating system based on ‘Karma’ 
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