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How green are the 2010 Winter Olympics?
With such a grand, global audience – an estimated 3 billion television viewers worldwide – the 2010 Winter Olympic Games are an excellent venue to highlight eco-responsibility at every corner. So, just how “green” are this year’s Games?
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‘Make-A-Wish’ with AAA and the Carolina Panthers
A new partner program between the Make-A-Wish foundation, the Carolina Panthers and AAA allows Carolinian motorists and travelers to benefit a good cause with the purchase of a new Carolina Panthers AAA Card to their wallets.
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Cape Town counts down to 2010 FIFA World Cup
With one year to go, Cape Town Tourism is gearing up for the surge of tourism anticipated in celebration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup with a year-long string of celebrations and social media events.
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Adventure tourism gaining momentum on Malaysia's Sipadan Island
Tourism Malaysia is showcasing its latest adventure tourism offerings, hoping to lure in some “adrenaline junkies” in search of the ultimate natural rush at this year’s “Adrenaline Sports Live” expo.
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Ecotourism in Zimbabwe runs wild with the Victoria Falls International Marathon, supports local schools
Crossing the Victoria Falls bridge and into neighboring Zambia, the marathon runs relatively flatly through a National Park and World Heritage Site. Themed “Come and Run in a New Zimbabwe,” past years. proceeds support schools in the Victoria Falls township of Chinotimba.
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Sportswear company helps raise funds to protect sharks in the wild
Activist clothing company, Planet Protect® Sportswear, has partnered with Shark Savers to help raise funds to protect sharks, enabling customers to donate 10% of their purchase to be donated to protect sharks from exploitation, shark fining practices and establish permanent sanctuaries for sharks.
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EpicQuest launches custom itineraries for adventure and athletic travelers
Today’s launch of EpicQuest marks a new era in international adventure travel. Offering a diverse portfolio of high-intensity travel itineraries across a range of sports categories and destinations, EpicQuest provides a backstage pass to the greatest travel adventures in the world.
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The Kauai Marathon benefits local charities
The inaugural Kauai Marathon, slated for September 6th, 2009 in Poipu Beach, will be a world class event to draw runners from around the globe to witness one of the most beautiful islands in the world, while helping to support local charities to benefit the island’s community.
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Thrill-seeking 91 year old beats record for Moaning Cave Zip Lines for a high-adrenaline birthday
For his 91st birthday this year, adventurous Royal Yocum was on the lookout for a suitably adventurous activity. When he came upon an article in the San Francisco Chronicle’s travel section on Moaning Cavern’s zip lines, he knew he’d found his next birthday thrill.
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Doubletree pledges to plant trees for every Olympic Medal Team USA brings home
Doubletree Hotels announced a unique environmental tribute to celebrate accomplishments by some of the world’s most talented athletes, donating trees to a variety of need-based, reforestation projects across America through the Arbor Day Foundation® for every medal Team USA brings home.
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Yao Ming Becomes UNEP's First 'Environmental Champion'
Top Olympic athlete Yao Ming is the UN Environment Programme’s first-ever Environmental Champion, UNEP announced today.
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Smart Extreme, Inc. Introduces Unique Adventure Vacation Tours for Extreme Sports Fans Around the World
Smart Extreme expands its operation by offering unique extreme sports tours for kiteboarders and windsurfers in the windiest places around the world.
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Adventure Travel coming to Outdoor Sports Conferences
Nielsen Business Media Sports Group and Adventure Travel Trade Association strike a multi-year deal to Bring first ever dedicated “adventure travel” presence within four selected NBM sports shows.
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Summertime brings Iceland into full view
During the summer months, Iceland really shines. With July’s sunset ranging from about 10:30 p.m. to midnight, it’s almost like getting two days for the price of one. Our advice? Sleep when you get back home.
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Russia rethinks localation for 2014 Olympics
The organizers of the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in the Black Sea resort of Sochi have decided to relocate several facilities away from a protected wilderness area following recommendations from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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"Viva Resolution" marketing effort aimed at endurance athletes
Anthony Travel today announced that it is has launched “Viva Resolution”, a marketing campaign in support of their endurance sports segment – an effort to enrich the lives of endurance event participants near and far by helping them make their resolutions a reality. The initiative is designed to help athletes expand their race options and training resources.
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Defy Gravity at Banyan Tree Bangkok's 10th Vertical Marathon
In a thunder of footsteps, fitness enthusiasts, charity supporters and members of the public will be returning to Banyan Tree Bangkok on Sunday, 28th September from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. for the 10th Vertical Marathon.
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UNEP – Linking Sport and the Environment to the Peace and Poverty Agenda in Kenya
More than 300 children and teenagers from across Nairobi will gather on June 21st for the launch of a three-month event to promote peace and reconciliation.
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Kerala Tourism Watch: Close down golf course in India
Golf courses in Kerala, India are being increasingly brought in to focus due to the environmental and social problems that they engender.
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Teva Mountain Games returns to Vail in June 2008
The country’s largest celebration of mountain sport, soul and culture returns once again when The Teva Mountain Games returns to Vail, June 2008.
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New York welcomes the return of Go Green Expo 
New hotel rating system based on ‘Karma’ 
Kimpton’s ‘Wines That Care’ promotes wineries dedicated to preservation and conservation 
Sedona hotel comes equipped with eco amenities 
Disney inspires 1 million volunteers 
Are you ready for Earth Hour 2010? 
Travelocity joins the MASSIVEGOOD campaign 
Fairmont planning to go more than dark for Earth Hour 2010 
