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Thai Airways throws its support behind responsible travel
Popular eastern airline Thai Airways recently held an educational and promotional seminar to support its company-wide commitment to corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
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Sustainable and responsible travel by any other name: Vail Resorts hears an ‘ECHO’
Previously known as “Vail Resorts 360,” ECHO encompasses the company’s long-standing efforts in volunteerism, environmental stewardship and charitable contributions.
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Canadian green hotel program expands into the U.S.
Canadian-born green hotel certification program, Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), has officially expanded its operations into its southern cousin, the United States.
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Latina American tourism enters the green certification biz
Green Globe has joined forces with the Responsible Business Alliance to help travel businesses go green in Central America and the Caribbean in an effort to bring corporate social responsibility to the forefront of the region’s travel industry.
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UK Businesses not making carbon reduction a priority
A new report by npower shows that in today’s economic climate, 8 out of 10 businesses feel that government targets to reduce CO2 emissions are unrealistic, with many not seeing the benefit of a small carbon footprint and relegating carbon reduction measures to concentrate on managing costs.
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Responsible travel advocate gets a new name, but its promise remains the same
The Center on Ecotourism and Sustainable Development (CESD) announced today its new name, Center for Responsible Travel (CREST), and a new web address, www.responsibletravel.org. Its focus remains on policy-oriented research, programs, and projects designed to minimize the negative impacts of tourism.
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Disney announces 5-year goals to go green
The famed “House of Mouse” has just announced a new set of strategic environmental goals to reduce emissions as part of its 2008 Corporate Responsibility Report, focusing on waste, electricity and fuel use, as well as its impact on water and ecosystems.
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Green business travel takes a back seat to cost cutting for most companies
A study by the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) and on-demand Travel & Expense firm KDS found that while companies are increasing their commitment to social responsibility, they are often putting cost-cutting ahead of the environment when it comes to business travel.
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Healthy meeting alternatives for business travelers
Locales like New Life Hiking Spa, a top destination spa, are increasingly offering free meeting planning services and conference space to companies looking to have corporate meetings with a healthy twist.
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Program Unveiled for Green Energy Summit 2009
From March 4-6 2008, world leaders in the renewable, green, clean technology and energy efficiency sectors will gather in Bangalore for Green Energy Summit 2009, a highly efficient forum for varied stakeholders from solar, wind, biomass, IT, transport, construction, aviation, nanotechnology and biotechnology to bring together the business and science of the most important and relevant Green Energy and Clean technologies.
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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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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.
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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.
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Shangri-La Appoints new Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Manager
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, Asia Pacific’s leading luxury hotel group, has appointed Patricia Gallardo area corporate social responsibility and sustainability manager for its Philippine properties.
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Transforming the Business Travel Marketplace with a New Environmentally-Friendly Trade Show Concept
The Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) is once again changing the way business travel suppliers and buyers conduct business at major travel trade events by introducing TransACTE – a fresh, carbon-low alternative to the current model of traditional trade shows.
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iLinc: 'Dear corporate travelers, stop traveling so much.'
iLinc, a leading provider of web and desktop video conferencing software and online collaboration solutions, wants organizations to forego travel while saving on costs and travel effects on the environment.
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