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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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National Geographic and CNBC pledge to raise social tourism awareness
A new $5 million partnership between National Geographic Channel, CNBC and WTTC will support a global campaign to raise awareness of the economic and social importance of the global tourism industry.
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Beijing to play host to highly-coveted eco travel awards
Heading into its sixth year, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards has selected the city of Beijing for its 2010 festivities.
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Striking ‘Green Gold’ in Las Vegas with LEED Certified CityCenter
The city’s all-new City Center has finally earned Six LEED Gold Certifications from the U.S. Green Building Council. Opening this December, the development has long-touted its commitment to environmental consciousness through its efforts in energy, materials and waster management; creating a veritable 18 million square foot sustainable metropolis.
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Ecocamp Patagonia tours win big for Responsible Tourism
Ecocamp Patagonia is at the forefront of modern of environmental practices, having developed a highly-innovative, 4 star geodesic dome tented hotel – an almost entirely portable hotel that can be dismantled and removed without leaving a trace in the richly biodiverse National Park.
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Starwood’s Element Hotels have a ‘Vision’
The popular “green” hotel brand has officially been named as a Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award Winner for its efforts in environmental conservation.
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Volunteer travel organization in Africa gains new accolades in Responsible Tourism
African Impact, a family-run African voluntourism organization, has been nominated for the prestigious Imvelo Responsible Tourism Award; the Imvelo Awards have had a huge impact on tourism in South Africa, creating significant awareness of environmental management issues.
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Sustainable tourism leaders win National Geographic’s Geotourism Challenge 2009
Three winners have officially been awarded in the Geotourism Challenge 2009 – highlighting leaders in sustainable tourism throughout the global online community. The Geotourism Challenge is sponsored by both the National Geographic Society and Ashoka’s Changemakers.
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Ecoventura is a World Saver, says Conde Nast
Conde Nast Traveler has just named the Galapagos small ship expedition company the winner of its 15th Annual World Savers Award in the category of Cruise Lines in recognition of its ongoing mission to be the pacesetter for responsible tourism in the Galapagos Islands.
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Are cruise ships finally going green?
Three major cruise lines have announced the winners of the companies’ internal “Ship of the Year” awards for environmentalism and innovation. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and the lesser-known Azamara cruise lines are attempting to reward and encourage ships to enhance eco-sensitivity in the niche known for its negative-impact blunders.
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London’s five-star Dorchester receives high honors for being green
This year’s inaugural Green500 and Better Buildings Partnership awards saw the city of London’s greenest lodging and lifestyle brands receive commendation by London Mayor Boris Johnson. The awards were handed out to organizations ranging from travel, sports, arts, education, transport and more.
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Tradeshows can be green, too! Travel meetings and events company gets nominated for sustainability award
IMEX, a global tradeshow geared at the incentive travel, meetings, and events industry, was recognized by the Association of Event Organizers (AEO) as one of eight companies to make it onto the shortlist for its coveted 2009 Sustainable Initiative of the Year Award; an award granted to a project that reduces environmental impact across an event or company over a period of 12 months.
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The 2009 Skål International Ecotourism Awards sets date for November
This year’s awards highlight best practices in tourism around the world for 2009, with emphasis on the importance of the interaction of the physical, cultural, and social environment the traveler’s responsibility and the need for active community participation for ecotourism.
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Citizen journalists answer the call for climate change
A new “Earth Journalism Awards” competition highlighting the best reporting on climate change was just announced by global media organization Internews in an effort to encourage and celebrate the best coverage of climate change in time for the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen this December 2009.
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Marriott's 'Spirit to Preserve' wins high honors from WTTC
The World Travel and Tourism Council has awarded Marriott with the “Tourism for Tomorrow Award for Sustainability” for the company’s sustainable tourism practices, including the protection of natural and cultural heritage, social and economic benefits to local people and environmentally-friendly operations.
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Second annual Geotourism Challenge calls for entries
This year’s Geotourism Challenge 2009 nomination deadline is quickly approaching, with top innovators in sustainable tourism flaunting their efforts to protect and enhance the environment, culture and heritage of their destinations.
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Adventure tours and treehouses abound for Belize's 'Hotel of the Year'
Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort has been named Belize Hotel of the Year for 2009 by the Belize Tourism Board. The eco-adventure property was recognized for its service, facilities and ambience among other things.
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Disney lands another award for a new eco-conscious travel site
AdventuresbyDisney.com just got named “Best Travel Website” at the Internet Advertising Competition Awards. While educating visitors on destinations around the world, the site also supports Adventures by Disney’s environmentally conscious focus.
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'It's NOT Easy Being Green,' says TripAdvisor Travelers
According to a recent study amongst TripAdvisor members, 72% question hotels’ “green” practices, while 44% say that green travel options remain difficult to find.
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UN brings together business leaders for green solutions for a 'Global Green New Deal'
More than 700 leaders from business, civil society, international organizations and government are set to meet at the Business for the Environment Global Summit in Paris on April 22nd and 23rd to discuss ways of powering green growth around the globe.
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