All Posts Tagged With: "Sustainable Travel International"

Eco tours in Yellowstone and Australia help raise environmental awareness

February 26th, 2010 in Destinations and Tourism • News

America’s Schools Program and Sustainable Travel International have partnered to offer eco-friendly trips to raise awareness within the travel industry for local economic development and the natural and socio-cultural environments.

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Can the travel industry use more sustainable travel agents?

February 19th, 2010 in Business and Politics • News

A new course from The Travel Institute certifies agents as “Lifestyle Specialists” via a partnership with Sustainable Travel International. Could this open the door for more responsible travel options?

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Eco-luxury certification gains ground with The Hay-Adams Hotel

December 30th, 2009 in Hotels and Accommodations • News

Eight months after its launch, the new Luxury Certification Standard has been awarded to Washington D.C.’s Hay-Adams Hotel for its efforts toward a framework of sustainabilty.

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Beijing to play host to highly-coveted eco travel awards

November 23rd, 2009 in Awards and Events • News

Heading into its sixth year, the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Tourism for Tomorrow Awards has selected the city of Beijing for its 2010 festivities.

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Find a 'Deeper Shade of Green' with new luxury hotel certification

May 14th, 2009 in Business and Politics • Hotels and Accommodations • News

Global nonprofit leader in sustainable travel, Sustainable Travel International, is launching a new certification standard for luxury hotels and resorts.

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Next phase in global sustainable travel certification to focus on people, profit and the planet

May 5th, 2009 in Business and Politics • News

Non-profit Sustainable Travel International is launching “STEP 2.0″ — its new version of the Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program™ — as the world’s first comprehensive, global sustainable tourism eco-certification program offered by a non-profit organization.

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Tourism for Tomorrow Awards open for nominees

September 2nd, 2008 in Awards and Events • Featured • News

The World Travel & Tourism Council, the business leaders’ forum for the Travel & Tourism industry, today announced its call for entries for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, WTTC’s sustainable tourism accolade, in association with Travelport and The Leading Travel Companies Conservation Foundation.

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NTA endorses Sustainable Travel International's Eco-Certification Program

August 25th, 2008 in Business and Politics • Featured • News

The National Tour Association Board of Directors has officially endorsed Sustainable Travel International’s Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program. Through this strategic agreement, NTA is furthering its core values and goals to embrace sustainable travel and educate its members on best practices.

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Sustainable Travel International Gives its First Four Star Rating

July 9th, 2008 in Awards and Events • Featured • News

Sustainable Travel International announced that Escape Adventures has just received its highest honor yet, a 4 out of 5-star rating through its Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program(TM) (STEP).

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