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Outdoor recreation flexing its muscles for climate policy
The Outdoor Industry Association has paired up with the BICEP Business Coalition in a strong stanch to support a strong energy and climate policy.
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Staying green in Tennessee
A new statewide model for sustainable tourism has been unveiled in Tennessee in an effort to enable hotels and other lodging facilities and restaurants to be aware of their environmental impact and take steps to reduce their carbon footprint while increasing the overall sustainability of their operations.
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Eco-travel industry professionals panel visit Guyana to experience and promote the country’s unique nature and cultural offerings
The group is part of the latest tourism product familiarization trip organized by the Guyana Sustainable Tourism Initiative, a joint project of the Guyana Tourism Authority and the US Agency for International Development / Guyana Trade and Investment Support project.
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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 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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Eco eating in Crete: new Responsible Travel programs help preserve culture with tourism and good food
Crete’s Culinary Sanctuaries, the educational travel program noted for best practices in Responsible Travel, is offering a new workshop to educate professionals in tourism, conservation, agriculture, and the culinary arts from October 11-18, 2009 on how to implement programs that include heritage preservation, organic agriculture, and building mutually beneficial relations between local populations and the tourist trade.
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Mexico cultural retreats combine wellness with archaeology
A new, six-night “Mystic Triangle” cultural and wellness retreat to the Central Highlands of Mexico, by Flor Escapes, lets visitors experience and explore three enigmatic archaeological sites.
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Chicks on a wire: girls-only adventure group zips across the New Hampshire White Mountains
Boutique adventure travel firm Tomgirl Tours is offering three separate itineraries for its new White Mountain Adventure tour; two-day all-inclusive trips for women including a zip-line excursion through the New Hampshire forest and indoor sky diving lessons.
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Yupukari Wildlife Club Project Wins ECOCLUB.com 2009 Ecotourism Award
From Wild to Web, an ecotourism-based wildlife monitoring project in Guyana’s Yupukari village was announced as a winner of the ECOCLUB.com 2009 Ecotourism Awards. The sixth annual eco-project competition, with a theme of “Their Crisis, Our Communities – Progressive Change through Social Ecotourism,” asked for “innovative projects that meet urgent needs, help create ‘another world’ at the grass roots level and improve life for all in their communities.”
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Ontario resort builds a wetlands eco-boardwalk to heighten public support for conservation
The four-season Pine Vista Resort on Stoney Lake, Ontario, has unveiled a new, natural boardwalk through the property’s extensive wetlands to let guests safely experience the natural wonders of the many resident creatures and plant life that make the wetland ecosystem their home without damaging the land’s fragile ecosystem.
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Top 10 things to do in The Alleghenies this Summer
With summer in full swing, southern Pennsylvania’s Alleghenies are a top choice for affordable, east-coast outdoor adventures and getaways; offering visitors an array of sunshine-abundant activities like on- and off-road cycling, fishing, boating, spelunking, and the ability to explore the history and heritage of the region.
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Learn how to explore history with a negative impact
The “Guide to Best Practices for Archaeological Tourism” highlights good practices for anyone interested in visiting archaeological sites, outlining practices that allow for proper, sustainable archaeological tourism, giving visitors the opportunity to fully experience ancient sites while minimizing any negative impact.
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Adventure travelers get chance to win Australian roadtrip
WorldNomads.com has just opened its “Van-Tastic Adventure” in which travelers are given the chance to win a 6-week Australian roadtrip. Capturing their experiences documentary-style, the travelers are then eligible to win $10,000 cash and frlights from Virgin Blue.
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Teen nature and wildlife adventures in Costa Rica
Wilderness Ventures is offering service programs to teens in Costa Rica’s Savegre Valley. This Costa Rican teenage community service exploration is an exciting combination of diverse adventure travel and stimulating cultural immersion in an unspoiled tropical paradise of pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, and a rainbow of colorful flowers and birds.
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Celebrate 'Earth Month' at the Bronx Zoo
The Bronx Zoo is hosting an 18-day Earth Expo during the month, showcasing companies and organizations that offer green products, services and information – like Sustainable playground maker KOMPAN and Tiki Barber’s “Tiki Recreation” – to help consumers adopt greener practices.
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New National Children's Museum inspires children to change the world
Scheduled to open in 2013, the National Children’s Museum will be a world-class cultural and educational center dedicated to engaging children and empowering them to make a difference.
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Fairmont and National Geographic create a kids 'Explorers Camp'
Fairmont Scottsdale has just announced a new partnership with National Geographic through the creation of an all-new “Explorers Camp” for kids this summer, where eight world-renowned National Geographic explorers will share stories of their adventures with participating families.
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New 'agritourism' webisode series shows the best local getaways for New Yorkers
EscapeMaker.com debuts New York State AgriTourism Webisode Series: Wine tasting, cheese making, maple sugaring, apple picking, wind mill farms Local food and local getaways make for the best in Agri-tourism inthe state.
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Asia's Top 10 Adventure Resorts
Agoda.com, an online travel company specializing in discount hotel bookings in Asia, unveiled its Top 10 “Adventure Resorts” in the Asia/Pacific region. “Adventure Tourism” – a trend that is becoming increasingly popular – includes physical activity, interacting with local culture, and engaging with nature.
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Traveling with kids? Try Trekaroo
With thousands of kid-friendly activities and places to stay, Trekaroo is a resource for parents to find reviews, get tips, ask questions, and connect with like-minded travelers around the world. Its promise: family travel will never be the same.
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Hotels can inspire guests looking for ways to give back and travel better 
Giant sea turtles swimming up to safe haven in Panama 
New adventure travel site launches to help “Book the Adventure of a Lifetime” 
San Francisco welcomes new shark exhibit in name of conservation 
Boeing helps Haiti rebuild, schools are top priority 
‘Freedom to Travel’: How will an ease on Cuba travel restrictions affect the industry? 
Sustainable hotel brand Adoba helps ‘Move America Forward’ with William Shatner 
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Why stronger regulations are crucial to combating climate change 
