All Posts Tagged With: "Arizona"
‘Aloft’ in Arizona: Leading the way with first LEED Certification
Aloft Tempe has been awarded the coveted Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification by the U.S. Green Building Council – making it the seventh LEED certified property for Aloft brand parent Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
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Sedona hotel comes equipped with eco amenities
Nestled amongst the stunning beauty of the Arizona Red Rocks, the Kings Ransom Sedona Hotel has recently converted 95 rooms to “EcoRoom Accommodations.”
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Pamper yourself with a Grand Canyon spa package
Sedona’s luxurious Amara Hotel, Restaurant and Spa has just unveiled an amazing Grand Canyon travel package – combining the relaxing beauty of Sedona with an exciting adventure to one of the Seven Wonders of the World that both excites the senses and soothes the body and mind.
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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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Student earns first Masters degree in Sustainability
Arizona State University awarded the first-ever Master of Arts degree in Sustainability at its fall 2008 commencement ceremonies last week. The new graduate, Brigitte Bavousett, received her diploma from the university’s pioneering School of Sustainability.
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Arizona celebrates the unveiling of its first Light Rail
A new 20-mile, $1.4 billion light rail system is about to make its debut in sunny Arizona, putting the Greater Phoenix Metropolitan Area in good company with major cities around the world.
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Heritage Hotels & Resorts rolls out "Going Green" program.
Heritage Hotels & Resorts takes great pride in making sure environmentally safe practices help achieve a sustainable future. The foundation of the company is centered on the preservation of the heritage and culture of the southwestern region.
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Grand Canyon National Park receives donation from Toyota
Toyota is donating 5 hybrid cars and $500,000 to help support Grand Canyon National Park’s educational programs and safety efforts as part of a larger initiative that the company is sponsoring to help support the country’s National Park Service.
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Sedona company launches huge Native American artifacts website
Clear Creek Trading Company launched a new website, with over 1,200 items online for purchase, including Native American jewelry, baskets, dream catchers, fans, arrowheads, drums, dolls, plus a plethora of leather products, animal hides and much more.
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Eco Friendly Getaways: NY Times Interviews Travel Ecopreneur
A columnist for The NY Times, Jennifer Conlin, recently interviewed ecopreneur Dana Ghermine Mayer about trends in green travel. The article, “Eco-Friendly Getaways: Taking it Easy can be Easy on the Planet,” ran in the NY Times travel section, August 3, 2008.
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First "green" event and wedding planning company in sunny Phoenix
Being eco-friendly in weddings, parties and corporate events just got a whole lot easier for Phoenix, the new home for “Eco-Chic” Green Envy Events, LLC – a full service event planning and coordination company that focuses on “Green” affairs.
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Growing Green Online, EcoLuxury Launches New Travel Website in Response to Rising Occupancy Rates
Citing 100% occupancy rates at their green vacation rentals and increased sales of green home products, EcoLuxury announced a new website with listings for green and hypo-allergenic vacation rental properties, green products guests often take home with them, and do-it-yourself guides for greening vacations and homes.
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The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa "Be Greener" Program underway in Arizona
Known for “Keeping the Essence of Arizona”, the resorts is honoring that essence and responsibility with several initiatives that protect and conserve the environment and reduce their carbon footprint.
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Arizona's Institute of EcoTourism welcomes National Outdoor Leadership School
When NOLS students step into the world’s wild places, they bring not only their backpacks, but also more than 40 years of experience in expeditioning.
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Arizona Conservation Priorities Receive Boost from $13 Million Grant
Arizona’s Verde River is a critical source of water to communities and wildlife along its path from northern Yavapai County to the Phoenix Valley, which is why residents have decided to partner with The Nature Conservancy in Arizona to protect this land and the precious Verde River for generations to come.
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