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How much of an impact has Al Gore made on climate change education? A lot, actually.
An independent consulting company has recently issued a new report that says the Nobel Laureate and former Vice President’s non-profit environmental activism organization, The Climate Project, is a key factor in transforming public perception of climate change.
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Eco-friendly hotel amenities now come in bulk sizes, too
Green hotel-pampering agent Pineapple Hospitality is now offering the Sonoma Soap Company’s eco-friendly amenities in daily and bulk gallon-sizes in an effort to further promote its own sustainability standards in a big, big way.
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Las Vegas CityCenter earns LEED Gold 3-times over
CityCenter is a demonstration that a development can be both attractive and sustainable while providing exceptional entertainment and hospitality – blending nature and luxury throughout all design and construction solutions to achieve dramatic improvements in energy efficiency, water conservation, and occupant health and comfort.
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New International Walking Tours from award-winning Bike Vacations company
Known as one of National Geographic’s “Best Adventure Travel Companies on Earth,” VBT Active Vacations has expanded its reach with a new International Walking Tours program for 2010 to complement is popular biking vacations.
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New merger unites sustainable tourism around the globe
Two leading sustainable tourism initiatives have launched a joint effort to provide global sustainable tourism guidelines and international accreditation to the travel industry in an effort to help protect the environment and support local communities.
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Camping gaining popularity amongst travelers in the UK
A down economy, fun outdoor festivals and a yearning for nostalgic travel experiences is making some travelers across the pond take to the open air for their next sustainable travel adventure.
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‘Make-A-Wish’ with AAA and the Carolina Panthers
A new partner program between the Make-A-Wish foundation, the Carolina Panthers and AAA allows Carolinian motorists and travelers to benefit a good cause with the purchase of a new Carolina Panthers AAA Card to their wallets.
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New webinar aims to ‘demystify’ adventure travel
“Adventure Travel 101: Adventure Travel Demystified” simplifies the complexities of adventure travel by explaining various levels, debunk misconceptions, and answer questions about planning, safety, fitness requirements and various adventure activities.
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Thai hotel brand Dusit to be Green Globe Certified By 2010
The Dusit International brand is furthering its efforts in environmental protection by undergoing eco-benchmarking to receive independent proof of its environmental commitment and become Green Globe certified by 2010.
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Chicago gets its first LEED certified hotel
The Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza has just become the Windy City’s first LEED certified lodging property, earning the prestigious LEED Gold Certification for Existing Buildings, Operations & Maintenance by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Hotels brace for H1N1 outbreak
A new manual released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association outlines how properties can best handle and prepare for H1N1 flu risks this coming season.
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Aloft Dallas Downtown debuts as company’s first re-use project
Situated in an 8-story historic railroad freight depot terminal that was once the heart of the city’s commercial district. The property boasts 193 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technology and a hip, social atmosphere.
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Air travel company helps businesses prepare for H1N1 with pandemic planning and management
OAG, a leading provider of global airline data and intelligence, has developed a working prototype to assist health organizations and government agencies in preparing their strategies to combat the spread of pandemic diseases like the H1N1 virus.
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Planeterra voluntourism in Peru promotes smoke-free living
Volunteer travelers to Peru’s Sacred Valley are helping members of the Ccaccaccollo community learn how to construct clean-air adobe stoves to replace the traditional yet innefficient, unvented stoves that spew smoke into the home and create upper respiratory health problems and eye infections.
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Taking it slow with sustainable dining in Napa Valley
Napa Valley’s Silverado Resort takes its culinary delights “slow and steady” while emphasizing environmental and agricultural sustainability.
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Instant translation services over the phone for travelers
LangCommLingo provides tourists, students, business travelers and vacationers instant access to interpreters in over 150 languages 24/7, 365 days of the year.
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Fairmont Hotels raises money for California parks
The hotel giant is helping to raise the funds to promote the Save Our Parks Campaign to boost travelers’ eco-awareness, providing guests the opportunity to contribute $1 dollar per room night between September 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009.
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How arctic warming affects the entire world, not just polar bears
A new study by WWF indicates that warming in the Arctic will have devastating consequences on the entire planet due to harmful greenhouse gases and significant shifts in global weather patterns that could disrupt the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people – all at a much worse rate than previously predicted.
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World tourism prepares for H1N1 flu season
Representatives from 33 public administrations, the private sector and relevant international organizations convened to prepare for the second wave of the pandemic, expected to coincide with the beginning of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere this coming fall.
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Luxury hotels bring holistic wellness to guests
Leading holistic and wellness hotel group, Healing Hotels of the World, is now offering a comprehensive global collection of luxury hotels specializing in the holistic well being of guests, while at the same time offering superlative standards of luxury.
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Professional birdwatchers touch down in Guyana 
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