All Posts Tagged With: "money"

Fairmont Hotels raises money for California parks

September 8th, 2009 in Hotels and Accommodations • News

The hotel giant is helping to raise the funds to promote the Save Our Parks Campaign to boost travelers’ eco-awareness, providing guests the opportunity to contribute $1 dollar per room night between September 1, 2009 and November 30, 2009.

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10 things you need to know about travel insurance

August 24th, 2009 in Green Travel 101 • Tips and Advice

So many things can go wrong while traveling. Everything from weather to sickness, traffic to family matters, can tend to get in the way of even the simplest itinerary. While the idea of having insurance fr your next trip may sound a bit daunting, there are services out there that aim to make the process all the more simple for even the most laid-back layperson.

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Gas price incentives: A benefit for travel, or just fueling the fire?

June 17th, 2009 in Featured • News • Society and Lifestyle

In today’s bad economy, travelers are still planning summer trips. However, with once-again-rising gas prices stopping some travelers in their tracks, can price incentives really help or hurt the travel economy?

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Florida's Green Lodging Program: Only the good die young

June 17th, 2009 in Business and Politics • Contributors • News

A model of sustainable travel certification since 2004, the Florida Green Lodging Program will be undergoing major funding cuts as of July 1st- reducing its staff from 4 to 1 and drastically changing its methods of certification.

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Element Hotels says the economy drives green travel, not the environment

May 28th, 2009 in Hotels and Accommodations • News

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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Does "green travel" really work for today's travelers?

October 16th, 2008 in Business and Politics • News

In today’s economy, travelers need to be price sensitive. “Going green” tends to cost more money, leaving consumers wondering whether being “green” really works while not trading in style and quality.

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"Money Can’t Buy Happiness" say tourism experts

June 30th, 2008 in News • Society and Lifestyle

How can tourism contribute to the well-being and quality of life for local communities? The BEST Education Network convened this week for Think Tank 8 in Izmir, Turkey to address the theme of Sustaining Quality of Life through Tourism.

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