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Eco tours in Yellowstone and Australia help raise environmental awareness
America’s Schools Program and Sustainable Travel International have partnered to offer eco-friendly trips to raise awareness within the travel industry for local economic development and the natural and socio-cultural environments.
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Do the Olympics hurt or help international tourism?
Generally, the Olympics should benefit a host city’s tourism economy. So, is there any real truth to claims that an Olympic Games host city can actual suffer economic and environmental damages by hosting the Olympics?
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Eco cabins in Australia go carbon neutral
Hidden Valley Cabins are officially the first 100% carbon neutral “ecolodge” in Queensland, Australia, serving as a role model for the tourism industry in their commitment to environmental improvement for over 20 years.
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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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Lonely Planet travel guides go high-tech
Popular travel content provider Lonely Planet has partnered with NAVTEQ to provide a new, interactive travel guide for both Australia and New Zealand, with additional Asian cities to follow.
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Eco-friendly whale watching
Pacific Whale Foundation president Greg Kaufman recently presented at a naturalist workshop in Provincetown, Massachusetts – sharing direct experiences with modeling eco-friendly behaviors for its guests and using eco-friendly products.
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Accor Hotels furthers its green commitment with 'Plant for the Planet"
By April 2010, 1,000 Accor hotels will be actively involved in “Plant for the Planet: Billion Tree Campaign”, an initiative launched last year in association with the United Nations Environment Program.
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Starwood goes dark for Earth Hour
On March 28, hundreds of Starwood hotels spanning all of the chain’s brands will turn off their lights and take other energy-saving measures for one full hour, underscoring the company’s commitment to environmental sustainability.
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Australia's Accor Hotels commit to Earth Hour 2009
Over 100 Accor Hotels across Australia will ‘switch off’ in support of Earth Hour on March 28th, in an effort to build awareness for climate change and the need to reduce global warming.
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Tourism for Tomorrow 2009 – 12 finalists named for sustainable tourism award
Since 2003, the prestigious awards recognize best practices in sustainable tourism in four different categories – destination stewardship, conservation, community benefit and global tourism business.
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Kingfisher Bay Resort wins Global Responsible Tourism Award
A stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Fraser Island embraces the principles of responsible tourism – a fact that has helped the eco-tourism resort win “Best Large Accommodation Provider” at the 2008 global Responsible Tourism Awards.
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PATA continues to support sustainable tourism with new partnerships
These partnerships are designed to provide PATA and its members guidance and access to the STCRC’s extensive research and range of sustainable, practice tools, creating a platform from which to raise awareness and share ‘Best Practice’ principles regarding corporate responsibility options.
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Dubai-based hotel chain looks toward green-luxury in Australia
Emirates Hotels & Resorts announces start of habitat regeneration at their first luxury Australian conservation resort, Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa.
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"Money Can’t Buy Happiness" say tourism experts
How can tourism contribute to the well-being and quality of life for local communities? The BEST Education Network convened this week for Think Tank 8 in Izmir, Turkey to address the theme of Sustaining Quality of Life through Tourism.
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Ecotourism Australia wins WTTC Tourism for Tomorrow award in Dubai
Ecotourism Australia was awarded the prestigious World Travel and Tourism Council “Tourism for Tomorrow” Award for Conservation at the World Tourism Summit in Dubai early this morning Australian time.
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New Guide Outlines Best-Practices for Tropical Forest-Based Tours
Conservation International (CI) is pleased to announce its latest publication, A Practical Guide to Good Practice for Tropical Forest-Based Tours, incorporating input from biologists and travel experts from Australia, Belize, Ecuador, the United States and the United Kingdom.
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First fully carbon neutral Ecolodge leads the way says Ecotourism Australia
“The Solar Eco Cabins and Interpretive Centre at Hidden Valley Cabins are an inspiration for the tourist industry and the community to follow, ” Stephen Pahl, CEO of Ecotourism Australia, said today.
“Hidden Valley Cabins is Australia’s first fully carbon neutral resort and tour business, and they have recently achieved Advanced Ecotourism Certification”, said Stephen.
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