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Kingfisher Bay Resort wins Global Responsible Tourism Award
A stay at Kingfisher Bay Resort on Queensland’s World Heritage-listed Fraser Island embraces the principles of responsible tourism - a fact that has helped the eco-tourism resort win “Best Large Accommodation Provider” at the 2008 global Responsible Tourism Awards.
PATA continues to support sustainable tourism with new partnerships
These partnerships are designed to provide PATA and its members guidance and access to the STCRC’s extensive research and range of sustainable, practice tools, creating a platform from which to raise awareness and share ‘Best Practice’ principles regarding corporate responsibility options.
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.
Wyndham launches new Sustainability Program with ‘WyndhamGreen’
Wyndham’s “Global Green Day” events took place in over 35 Wyndham Worldwide offices worldwide and included educational components on the WyndhamGreen program; access to eco-friendly products and vendor booths, and the launch of www.wyndhamworldwide.com/wyndham-green.
ECOT delivers statement: ‘World Tourism Day 2008: A South Perspective’
Caesar D’Mello, Director, Ecumenical Coalition On Tourism (ECOT), has issued a statement regarding the theme of the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s (UNWTO) ‘ World Tourism Day 2008: Tourism responding to the challenge of climate change’.
Save Your World announces new eco-friendly hotels program
Personal care company launches a new program to assist hotels with “green” intitiatives, enabling hotel and hotel guests to help preserve one of the most precious resources on the planet - our rainforests.
New interactive website to help children learn about the environment
The new Chuckie Goodnight Foundation website provides users with an interactive experience to learn more about the non-profit environmental organization and ways to help spread environmental awareness.
NaturCert announces its global free service for hotels
NaturCert is the global independent organization which has developed the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society. Today, NaturCert announces its free service, called Preliminary Diagnosis, which is the first of the two steps of the NaturCert Certification Program.
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.
Guidelines for Responsible Travel
Whether you are planning the trip of a lifetime, a gap year abroad or just a holiday break, you can make a difference when you travel, not only for yourself but for the people and places you visit.
IATA Signs Global Declaration on Aviation and Climate Change
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has signed a historic commitment to tackle climate change.
Air New Zealand launches environmental programs for customers
Chief Executive Officer Rob Fyfe announced today in Auckland the formation of an environment trust committed to funding research and development into alternative fuels and supporting projects that enhance New Zealand’s clean, green reputation around the world.
