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TripAdvisor study offers glimpse of 2009 Trends
Parks recreations, outdoor activities and “green” options are topping the charts as far as what American travelers are looking for in 2009.
IgoUgo members offer inventive vacation alternatives to keep costs down
Recent IgoUgo data shows that travelers are ready and willing to explore new and different vacation options to keep their costs at a minimum.
National Geographic Adventure pushes to update Adventure Rating Guide for 2009
National Geographic Adventure magazine has issued an open letter to tour operators in an effort to gain momentum on its 2009 Adventure Rating Guide.
Carbon offsets prevalent in Adventure Travel, according to new survey
According to a new survey, The Role of Carbon Offsets in Adventure Travel, tour operators are increasingly looking for viable methods to to use carbon offsets in a broader, as travelers are willing to take on the extra charges.
Deloitte Survey Finds Business Travelers Go Green On The Road
U.S. business travelers are increasingly making daily choices to reduce their environmental impact, and they have specific expectations about the green practices hotels should be adopting today, according to a recent survey commissioned by Deloitte.
EcoLogo: Defend yourself against “Greenwashing”
A recent study by TerraChoice Environmental Marketing found that up to 99.9% of products make unwarranted claims - including misleading statements, false labeling, and unsubstantiated promises that seem to “ride the wave” of society’s newly blooming eco-friendly consciousness.
Travelocity’s Travel for Good: Social Conscious to Shape Travel Options for 2008
Social consciousness and environmental responsibility among travelers will play a major role in travel-purchasing in 2008, making Travelocity’s Travel for Good program a lead contender in the green travel marketplace. According to a recent Travelocity poll, 38 percent of respondents are planning to focus their travel to charitable, volunteer-based causes, while almost 80 percent are [...]
U.S. Resolves to Go Green in 2008
According to a recent poll conducted by GfK Roper Public Affairs & Media, 49% of American adults plan to make their lives greener next year, by reducing energy consumption in their homes, recycling more and easing up on the use of harmful chemicals in their daily lives.
