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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.
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.
“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.
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.
Center for Tourism and Cultural Change
Established in 2001, the Center for Tourism and Cultural Change (CTCC) at Leeds Metropolitan University, UK is one of the leading international platforms for tourism research.
Human Experiences Linking Project
The Human Experience Linking Project, also known as H.E.L.P., is a non-profit association dedicated to promoting local community development programs through special and unique responsible tourism itineraries.
Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica
Take a remarkable trip to learn about the marvels of the Peruvian rainforest at Inkaterra Reserva Amazonica, a jungle lodge situated on the shores of the Madre de Dios River in Peru’s southern Amazon rainforest basin. Inkaterra is a Peruvian organization with more than 30 years of experience in sustainable tourism initiatives, focusing on preserving and rescuing Peru’s geography, nature, customs and culture while sharing them with the world.
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.
Riviera Maya, Mexico gets a new Eco-Friendly Hacienda Tres Ríos this Summer
Hacienda Tres Ríos will be opening its doors and welcoming guests on July 2, 2008. The luxury, eco-friendly resort covers 326 acres of beautiful land, enjoying surroundings of the sea, fresh water canals and tropical vistas with rivers, an estuary, ten cenotes (fresh water springs) and a private one-mile stretch of sandy white beach.
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, [...]
Going Green in Minnesota with GreenRoutes.org
A new website, GreenRoutes.org, is aiming to provide a means for socially responsible travelers to patronize unique, locally owned restaurants, lodging, cultural centers, and other destinations that are committed to sustainability throughout Minnesota.
National Geographic Sponsors Geotourism Competition
National Geographic, Ashoka and WHL have teamed up to launch a new global geotourism competition.
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