Ecogear launches line of eco-friendly bags
A new line of rugged bags by Ecogear come fully equipped with form, function and eco-friendliness. After trying one out for myself, I am definitely hooked.
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LIVEH20: Water Woodstock for Peace, Health & Sustainability
LIVE H2O, Concert for the Living Water, will stream live across the internet in HD video on June 19-21, 2009. The event’s purpose is to advance activism by inspiring scientists, recording artists, religious leaders, spiritualists, and audiences worldwide to environmental activism honoring water to promote peace, health, and plenty of clean water for everyone.
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Adventure tourism gaining momentum on Malaysia's Sipadan Island
Tourism Malaysia is showcasing its latest adventure tourism offerings, hoping to lure in some “adrenaline junkies” in search of the ultimate natural rush at this year’s “Adrenaline Sports Live” expo.
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Marriott's 'Spirit to Preserve' wins high honors from WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council has awarded Marriott with the “Tourism for Tomorrow Award for Sustainability” for the company’s sustainable tourism practices, including the protection of natural and cultural heritage, social and economic benefits to local people and environmentally-friendly operations.
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Carbon-neutral airline wins prestigious eco award
Costa Rican airline NatureAir has been awarded the World Travel and Tourism Council’s 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Conservation Award winner for its carbon offset program and commitment to fuel reduction.
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New travel documentary scholarship to Vietnam from WorldNomads.com
The chance to have a documentary broadcast on the National Geographic Adventure Channel is a dream for most budding travel-filmmakers. Now, WorldNomads.com is looking to give someone that chance with a new travel documentary scholarship in Southeast Asia.
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Go social to go green with Cooltribe and Carbonica
Some social networks have the right idea: CoolTribe.com is donating the planting of one tree for every new member to the new, free web community.
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Businesses focus on the planet with 'MeetGreen'
Portland, Oregon based “MeetGreen” provides event management, consulting and training services that embrace eco-responsibility as its core value and defining specialty with green meetings services.
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Update: Climate Project's North American Summit brings together eco leaders
A few posts back, we announced that Nashville’s new, green Hutton Hotel would be the home for the historic 2009 North American Summit, a project put together by AL Gore’s The Climate Project. The organization has now released an official panel listing and agenda for the green business event.
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Find a 'Deeper Shade of Green' with new luxury hotel certification
Global nonprofit leader in sustainable travel, Sustainable Travel International, is launching a new certification standard for luxury hotels and resorts.
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Vegas nightclubs go green
Popular nightclubs in Las Vegas are implementing a new “green” ticket option and renewable energy credits to help reduce the hot spots’ carbon footprints. Now, you can party in Sin City with only slightly less guilt.
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Sustainable cities: the next big thing in travel?
Some encouraging ideas are sprouting out on the other side of the pond this week, with two major green-city projects underfoot in both England and Dubai.
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Marriott leads in LEED with over 30 hotels
In support of its “Spirit To Preserve” environmental strategy to address climate change, Marriott’s global Headquarters as well as over 30 of its hotels in design, development or under construction are expected to achieve LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Adventure travelers look for the 'Seven Whitewater Wonders of the World'
Eco-savvy adventure travel company, O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists), possibly the largest, most geographically diverse whitewater rafting outfitter in the western U.S., takes thousands of adventurists off the grid and through the world’s waterways each year, offering over 75 unique water itineraries for every budget.
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UNWTO responds to crisis with a 'Roadmap for Recovery'
Amidst facing a global economic crisis and influenza threat, the UNWTO suggests that international tourism should rank as a top priority in the transformation towards a green economy.
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