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‘Green’ lodging – at the Ritz?
Doing your part to better the environment and preserve the world your children and grand children will grow up in doesn’t have to be uncomfortable.
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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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Thailand’s Buffalo Tours raises the bar for adventure travel and geotourism in the Far East
Asian tour provider Buffalo Tours has officially launched a Buffalo Tours Thailand office in Bangkok to offer inspirational, unique, affordable and responsible travel experiences to Thailand visitors.
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InterContinental and National Geographic renew pledge to geotourism with extended responsible travel initiatives
Over 60,000 InterContinental employees worldwide will participate in responsible business workshops to enhance their understanding of how they can personally be involved in global geotourism initiatives across the globe that enrich the understanding of environmental and cultural responsibility among both InterContinental associates and guests worldwide.
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Learn how to explore history with a negative impact
The “Guide to Best Practices for Archaeological Tourism” highlights good practices for anyone interested in visiting archaeological sites, outlining practices that allow for proper, sustainable archaeological tourism, giving visitors the opportunity to fully experience ancient sites while minimizing any negative impact.
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Bike tour and adventure company wins Nat Geo award for 'Tour of a Lifetime'
National Geographic Traveler has just awarded BikeHike Adventures’ Costa Rica Coast to Coast Adventure as one of their “50 Tours of a Lifetime” – highlighting the company’s multi-sport adventures that are committed to sustainable, geotourism practices.
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New adventure travel website gives back to local communities
PureTravel is a new website that provides adventure vacations directly from the countries you visit, bringing together hundreds of carefully selected specialist tour operators across the world while cutting out the middle man and directly benefiting the local economy.
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New cultural travel brand launches to promote truly immersive travel experiences
Leading tour operator Tauck has launched a new brand, Culturious, aimed at creating authentic cultural adventure travel experiences for “boomer-aged” travelers – immersing guests in an active and hand-on approach to small group travel.
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Fair trade tourism in South Africa gains ground
With an official endorsement by the international Fair Trade Labeling Organization, Fair Trade Tourism South Africa is launching a pilot program of travel itineraries to South Africa to benefit the development of poor communities in the region.
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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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Mountain Lodges of Peru wins high honors for social responsibility
Mountain Lodges of Peru has won the grand prize of the renowned competition TO DO! – Contest Socially Responsible Tourism. Following a comprehensive jury inspection on site, the prize was awarded during this year’s travel trade show ITB in Berlin
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National Geographic to launch a new Geotourism project in the Pacific Northwest
National Geographic Society’s Center for Sustainable Destinations has joined organizations in Washington and Oregon to publicize the world-class natural and cultural attractions of the Central Cascades. The pilot project seeks to contribute to the economic health of communities by promoting geotourism: tourism that sustains and enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the well-being of its residents.
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Dominican Republic strives for a sustainable economy with coffee tourism
A new eco-initiative in the Dominican Republic exposes tourists to the culture of sustainable coffee production via a series of routes, promoting local producers and fair trade.
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Adventure Collection's Extraordinary New 2009 Trips
Adventure Collection’s member companies are always expanding boundaries and exploring new ways to introduce travelers to the wonders of the world. For 2009, members have crafted some of the most exciting and imaginative itineraries yet, breaking new ground and featuring new activities while maintaining their core values of environmental and cultural protection.
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Santa Fe International Conference on Creative Tourism – September 2008
UNESCO Creative Tourism Conference teaches fundamentals of Creative Tourism as “a global conversation,” featuring the world’s leaders on creative tourism.
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"Declaration of Fortaleza" highlights sustainable tourism promises for global community
The document, sponsored and endorsed by 19 Brazilian States as well as 13 countries across the Americas and Europe (U.S. included), was complied according to results of the II International Seminar on Sustainable Tourism. The seminar took place from May 12 through May 15 in the city of Fortaleza in Northern Brazil.
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IIPT Founder and President Louis D'Amore Delivers Keynote at First International Community Tourism Retreat in Kingston
International Institute for Peace through Tourism (IIPT) founder, Louis D’Amore, delivering keynote address at the inaugural International Community Tourism Retreat in Kingston, Jamaica.
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Protests in Peru Challenge Tourism for not supporting Local Culture
Recently, social rest and a booming economy are each attracting travelers to the Andean terrain and ancient ruins, sparking a standoff with local residents who say they won’t benefit from the boom.
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Spiti Valley Ecosphere links native Tibetan culture with travelers
Travelers looking to visit a place that boasts a rich cultural and environmental heritages amongst the Tibetan countryside while having a positive impact on the surrounding community can now look to Ecosphere Spti, a collaborative effort of the local community of Spiti and professionals from diverse backgrounds with a wide spectrum of skills and experience, [...]
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National Geographic Sponsors Geotourism Competition
National Geographic, Ashoka and WHL have teamed up to launch a new global geotourism competition.
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