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Exploring the Backwaters of Kerala
The Backwaters of Kerala – a unique network of lakes, canals and estuaries and deltas of forty-four rivers that drain into the Arabian Sea. – are a self supporting eco-system teeming with life.
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Think outside the box to fund cultural tourism
Travel site ontheglobe.com has recently launched a corporate outreach program in an effort to support and promote cultural travel throughout the globe, with special attention to developing and post-conflict nations.
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Tigers threatened to near extinction due to climate change
According to the WWF, this century may see the last of the magnificent Bengal Tiger, as its habitat is quickly disappearing due to climate change.
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Two eco “tiger” lodges in India win high rankings for sustainability
Out of more than 50 eco lodges audited by international organization Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT), 2 lodges stand out above the rest; earning the organization’s highest ranking of “Outstanding” for their commitment to sustainability and environmental footprint.
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And the award for largest LEED certification in the world goes to…
The ITC Hotel Royal Gardenia in Bengaluru, India has been awarded the largest LEED Platinum certification in the world.
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Traveling green for 2010
The new year’s top ten travel and vacation destinations show how travelers want to go green, get active and find adventure.
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Jeep adventure tours help humanity in India
Participants explore remote desert villages in the stunning, geographically-unique region known as the Little Rann of The Kutch – traveling each day to different villages to distribute school supplies and provide medicine and critical health care for needy villagers.
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Humanitarian travel adventures through the Thar Desert of India
The award-winning, humanitarian-based adventure travel company Relief Riders International (RRI) has developed an all-new humanitarian program for 2010 that leads humanitarian expeditions on horseback through The Thar Desert of India and into the mystical Southern Rajasthan.
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Eco-aromatic tourism for sensual meditations, healthy living and herbal training in India
“Transformative” travel genre, eco-aromatic tourism, blends meditation, holistic education and green visions in Udaipur, Rajasthan – India’s most enchanting heritage site – through a series of Indian herbal workshops designed to provoke personal transformations, enhance professional growth, and suggest more sensual and effective health care solutions for the modern world.
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Mega resorts are anti-environment, says lobby group Tourism Concern
A new report by environmental activist lobby group Tourism Concern claims that “mega resorts” are environmentally unsustainable, leading often times to the alienation of people in developing countries while stealing funds from the local economy.
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Guyana's Surama Eco-Lodge gets honored for boosting responsible tourism
Geographic Expeditions and Small Planet Consulting have thrown their support toward Surama Eco-Lodge as it is honored at this year’s U.S. Educational Travel Conference (ETC) in New Orleans. This international recognition for Surama’s community tourism programs will boost awareness of the ecological and cultural preservation efforts underway throughout Guyana.
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Live Earth India canceled, launches new internet community in wake of Mumbai attack
This year’s Live Earth event in India has been canceled due to last week’s attack in Mumbai, however, the organization, founded by Kevin Wall, has just launched a new online network to promote the global fight against global warming.
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Tsunami relief funds redirected to Kerala tourism, Locals angry
Funds generated and intended for the relief of tsunami-affected communities in the southern Indian state of Kerala are getting re-allocated to develop tourism, prompting angry protests by local people. Kerala Tourism says developments will provide large-scale opportunity to local people, but tsunami survivors do not agree.
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Fairmont announces sustainable hotel in India, supports local culture and history
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a hotel in Hyderabad, in the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The property joins the company’s collection of landmark hotels as the first Fairmont property to be announced in India.
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New humanitarian travel adventures promotes medical and health relief in India
Relief Workers International (RWI), a new venture that will bring travelers to Gujarat, India, is scheduling two trips for the beginning of 2009, with an innovative mix of altruism and exciting adventure travel.
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HolidayIQ.com – 10,000+ vacation options in India
The popular Indian holiday planning website announced the addition of the 10,000th accommodation property, including all-inclusive resorts, heritage properties, home-stays, Bed & Breakfast, guest-houses, tented camps, jungle getaways, heritage hotels and culture hotels. HolidayIQ is the world’s largest repository of leisure accommodation in India.
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