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Responsible corporate travel: Do execs set a bad example?

According to a recent ACTE-KDS poll, top managers are taking a “do as I say, not as I do” attitude when it comes to green, responsible travel practices.

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Got an idea for a trip? Create Your Own Adventure

Pioneering tourism company Gap Adventures has just launched a new global online contest for globetrotters from every walk of life to submit a trip idea on the web in the chance of not only getting their trip published by Gap, but getting to take the journey as well.

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Hyatt Regency Aruba joins the Green Globe

The super-chic island resort destination has officially been awarded Green Globe Certification for its dedication to operating at the world’s highest environmental standards.

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Who are this year’s Tourism for Tomorrow Award finalists?

The World Travel & Tourism Council has officially announced its 12 finalists for the 2010 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards – one of the most prestigious awards in the sustainable travel industry.

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How can New Yorkers experience the local great outdoors?

PlanetExplore.com has just launched in New York to give residents a comprehensive online resource for local outdoor activities.

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How green are the 2010 Winter Olympics?

With such a grand, global audience – an estimated 3 billion television viewers worldwide – the 2010 Winter Olympic Games are an excellent venue to highlight eco-responsibility at every corner. So, just how “green” are this year’s Games?

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Boston’s Lenox Hotel named one of the ‘Top 500 Hotels InThe World’

Travel + Leisure has recently named The Lenox Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts as being among the World’s Best Hotels Top 500 list. The hotel is one of only eight luxury hotels in Massachusetts to be included in the elite compilation, as well as the greenest.

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More help for Haiti gets pushed within travel biz

In the face of a global tragedy, the travel industry is continuing its efforts to rally behind a unified cause – not just with donations, but with action as well.

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Experience incredible people, landscapes and wildlife of the polar regions

Industry-leading adventure travel company Gap Adventures has partnered with Canada Goose for a new series of polar adventure tours.

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Is Costa Rican ecotourism under attack?

Unprotected national parks in Costa Rica may pose the greatest threat to the country’s ecotourism industry, as outsiders set up shop amongst the country’s most precious treasures.

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How to save on travel this Spring Break

A new forecast by the popular Bing Travel search engine shows that while airfare has increased by 9% since last year, hotel rates are dropping. Here are a few helpful tips on how to save some green this travel season.

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Sharing the world: Lonely Planet hits 100 million guidebooks and counting

Leading travel publisher Lonely Planet is celebrating the publication of it 100 millionth guidebook by inviting travelers to share their experiences online.

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Can tourism save Haiti?

Former President Bill Clinton thinks that a tourism revival in Haiti could play a key role in its recovery.

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How can voluntourism boost Jordan’s travel industry?

The up-and-coming niche of volunteer travel may very well be the lift needed to boost Jordanian tourism, as its wealth of cultural assets provide a myriad of experiential opportunities for travelers.

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Haiti prone to environmental issues in quake aftermath

While expert teams are on the ground to address environmental concerns, the affected people of Haiti are prone to lasting effects of this terrible disaster.

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How to find the perfect family vacation

NileGuide and Ciao Bambino have paired up to deliver ready-made and inspiring family-friendly travel guides to top destinations around the world.

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Eco-romance is in the air this Valentine’s Day

Popular green hotels group Joie de Vivre has unveiled a new “eco-romance package” for guests to reignite the flame while staying environmentally conscious.

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How to avoid travel scams while making a world of difference

The travel safety gurus at WorldNomads.com lend some advice on how to participate in charitable giving and volunteer tourism while avoiding travel scams.

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Adventure tourism gains ground: more adventure, more travel, more fun

Nearly half of American adults, or roughly 98 million people, have taken at least one “adventure trip” in their lifetime. The niche itself is no longer only for the x-factor thrill seekers; it has exploded into the mainstream.

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‘Green’ lodging – at the Ritz?

Doing your part to better the environment and preserve the world your children and grand children will grow up in doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.

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