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Can travelers challenge the green movement to be better?
While green travel has become the fastest growing niche in travel, travelers still believe that the industry “needs work” before a true leader in sustainability can emerge.
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Can tourism save Haiti?
Former President Bill Clinton thinks that a tourism revival in Haiti could play a key role in its recovery.
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How can voluntourism boost Jordan’s travel industry?
The up-and-coming niche of volunteer travel may very well be the lift needed to boost Jordanian tourism, as its wealth of cultural assets provide a myriad of experiential opportunities for travelers.
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Dominican Republic sees no problems with tourism after Haiti quake
Despite last week’s horrific quake that crippled its neighbor of Haiti, The Dominican Republic is still receiving tourists as usual while lending a helping hand to its neighbor.
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CNN helps strengthen world tourism economy
CNN International has partnered with UNWTO to collaborate on various industry events to ensure the best breed of knowledge and latest data is imparted to sector professionals.
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Ecotourism finds funding in African nation of Namibia
Namibia has been chosen as the first US-based Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) client to receive a $70 million ecotourism grant in an effort to establish the nation as one of Africa’s leading tourism economies within ten years.
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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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Still think climate change is a hoax? 23 million starving Africans disagree
As agricultural and water-supply devastation sweeps across the globe, our food and resource supplies will dwindle to nothing. On this small and fragile planet, East Africa is a lot closer than many will admit.
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Sustainable tourism as an instrument of peace – building the ‘bridges of understanding’
In a recent visit to the UNWTO headquarters, President Sleiman of the Lebanese Republic highlighted the importance of sustainable tourism as an “instrument of peace and understanding.”
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Hotel prices are dropping: Good for travelers, bad for hotels?
According to online-booking website Hotels.com, world hotel prices have dropped significantly, with an average of a 17% decrease since last year.
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Learn how sustainable and responsible tourism helps the bottom line from a panel of industry experts
World Travel Market is holding a one-day conference to educate the public on how sustainable, responsible tourism can actually benefit the global economy by bringing together some of the world’s most respected and experienced responsible tourism specialists.
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Camping gaining popularity amongst travelers in the UK
A down economy, fun outdoor festivals and a yearning for nostalgic travel experiences is making some travelers across the pond take to the open air for their next sustainable travel adventure.
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World tourism prepares for H1N1 flu season
Representatives from 33 public administrations, the private sector and relevant international organizations convened to prepare for the second wave of the pandemic, expected to coincide with the beginning of the flu season in the Northern Hemisphere this coming fall.
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Green is the way to go for today’s top hotels
New research is proving that the “green scene” is here to stay, and well worth every penny. As more and more properties dive head-first into the green travel market, the best and brightest will continue to fan the flames of competition to deliver top-quality, sustainable options to travelers.
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How to find a green job in today’s economy
With the interest-influx of green jobs, how exactly does someone actually find one, or at least get in the door for an interview? It looks like job-hunt juggernaut CareerBuilder is answering the call for a one-stop-shop for green jobs online with the launch of its new website, www.goinggreenjobs.com.
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How are LEED standards getting more energy-serious?
The newest version of LEED certification – Version 3 – takes advantage of new technologies and advancements in building science while prioritizing energy efficiency emissions, meaning a potential boom for businesses in the green lodging technology space.
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Flyers choose green with a new flight booking tool
Even in today’s rough economy, travelers are eager to put the environment first. A new and free online flight search tool has shown that, when given a choice, travelers typically choose carbon-efficient flights.
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Biofuel flights arriving at an airport near you? Let's hope so.
According to the Geneva-based Air Transport Action Group (ATAG), the first drops of sustainable aviation biofuels could be entering aircraft tanks within 3 to 5 years.
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Obama supports biofuel development and expansion
President Obama has voiced his concern and outright support for the future of development of the country’s biofuel industry as a main factor in the reduction of U.S. dependence on foreign oil.
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Element Hotels says the economy drives green travel, not the environment
Starwood’s Element Hotels has recently launched its annual “Eco-Travel Index”, a new survey citing the global economic crisis as the biggest motivator for travelers becoming more environmentally conscious.
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