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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.

November 3rd, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Green Dubai World Forum sheds light on eco-responsibility

The Green Dubai World Forum 2008 at the Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, is a two-day event commemorating how the popular travel destination has taken global leadership in sustainable development and energy in light of the climate change crisis threatening mankind.

October 27th, 2008 | 1 comment | Read more
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The ‘Nines’ brings eco-luxury to Downtown Portland

The Nines, a Luxury Collection Hotel, brings “sophisticated surroundings and exceptional experiences” to downtown Portland, with world-class cuisine, indigenous artwork, a private library, modern steakhouse, 14,000 square feet of eco-friendly function space and an anticipated LEED Silver Certification.

October 24th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Abu Dhabi continues to push hard for tourism

Abu Dhabi has become one of the world’s most rapidly-developing destinations in recent years, following the government’s decision to promote tourism as a top priority.

October 15th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Travelport co-sponsors 2009 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards

The annual awards by the WTTC are aimed at recognizing best practices in responsible and sustainable tourism demonstrated by organizations and companies within the global travel & tourism industry.

October 14th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Orbitz to rent more hybrid throughout U.S., big news for responsible business travel

Orbitz, along with Fox Rent A Car, will offer customers access to hybrid rentals across all the company’s brands, including Orbitz for Business. Orbitz is one of the first online travel companies to offer hybrids and other fuel-efficient cars.

October 10th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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ESTC 2008: Greening the Conference

Recognizing the importance of minimizing the environmental footprints of the conference, ESTC 2008 organizers have pledged to make the event as environmentally responsible as possible.

October 3rd, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Air travel industry tracks climate change online

Enviro.aero highlights the technology, operations and infrastructure efficiencies that are both in research as well as in production throughout the globe, providing feedback to the public on the effects the industry has on climate change as well as other environmental factors.

September 23rd, 2008 | 2 comments | Read more
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Green Meetings at Georgia’s Stone Mountain Resort

The eco-friendly Stone Mountain Resort’s professional meeting spaces offering one million Marriott Rewards Points.

September 7th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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NaturCert announces preliminary certification for two Florida resorts

NaturCert, the global independent organization behind the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society, announced today that the PGA National Resort & Spa and the Amelia Island Plantation Resort have started the NaturCert Preliminary Diagnosis for Hotels.

September 7th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Florida Green Lodging Conference set for Hilton University of Florida

The 248-room Hilton University of Florida Conference Center today will be the host for the inaugural Florida Green Lodging Conference from November 10-12, 2008, entitled “Being Green, Saving Green & Making Green”.

September 3rd, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Clear and Travelocity Business help speed business travelers through airport security

Clear, the fast pass for airport security, and Travelocity Business, one of the business travel industry’s fastest growing travel management companies, today announced a marketing agreement that offers Clear to Travelocity Business’ clients.

September 2nd, 2008 | 2 comments | Read more

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