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Nation’s First Wood Key Card to Debut in Hotels During the Democratic National Convention

More than 70,000 biodegradable key cards will be used in Denver hotels, reinforcing “green” convention theme and greatly reducing waste.

August 20th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Santa Fe International Conference on Creative Tourism - September 2008

UNESCO Creative Tourism Conference teaches fundamentals of Creative Tourism as “a global conversation,” featuring the world’s leaders on creative tourism.

August 10th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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First x-ray friendly, eco laptop case now available

Brenthaven’s updated Edge Sleeve Series is sleek, lightweight and X-Ray friendly™! Custom fit for your MacBook 13.3″ and MacBook Pro 15.4″, it is the first sleeve to offer excellent protection and versatile use combined with a slim design.

July 10th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Sustainable Planet film festival hits Chelsea, NYC in July

Environmental economist and television producer Pamela Peeters will be hosting the third annual “Sustainable Planet” TM film festival on July 19th at the Chelsea Art Museum.

July 3rd, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Richard Branson developing Caribbean eco-resort

The ever-innovative Richard Branson, Chairman of the Virgin Group, is setting his sights on yet another foray into sustainable business - eco-resorts - with twenty exclusive villas as well as a beachfront restaurant on the new “Mosquito Island”, which he says will be the most environmentally-friendly resort in the world.

July 3rd, 2008 | 1 comment | Read more
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New recommended reading: Worldchanging: A Users Guide for the 21st Century

“Worldchanging: A Users Guide for the 21st Century”, is a groundbreaking compendium of the most innovative solutions, ideas and inventions emerging today for building a sustainable, livable, prosperous future.

June 16th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Star Island Bahamas strives for 100 Percent Energy Self-Sufficiency

Opening in 2009, Star Island, a private-island destination currently under development in the Out Islands of the Bahamas, is expected to revolutionize green luxury in the Caribbean

June 10th, 2008 | 1 comment | Read more
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Las Vegas moving towards Green with new CityCenter

The tourist city of Las Vegas, known across the globe as the infamous “Sin City”, is stepping up efforts in the “green” development arena with the planning of its new 18 million square foot “CityCenter”.

June 10th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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2008 Awards Take on Special Significance as U.S. Becomes #1 Market for Tanzania

Now in its eighth year, the prestigious Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB)’s Annual Tourism Awards were presented by the Hon. Shamsa S. Mwangunga, M.P Tanzania’s Minister for Natural Resources and Tourism as part of the 33rd Africa Travel Association (ATA) Congress held in Arusha, Tanzania.

June 6th, 2008 | 0 comments | Read more
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Caribbean Nations Launch Challenge Initiative to Protect Marine and Coastal Resources

The Nature Conservancy joins Caribbean leaders to launch “Caribbean Challenge” at United Nations COP-9 conference, an effort by regional governments to build political support and generate long-term funding to protect at least 20 percent of participating countries’ marine and coastal habitats by 2020.

June 3rd, 2008 | 1 comment | Read more
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Brad Pitt weighs in on new Dubai Five-Star Green Hotel

A new five-star hotel and leisure development by Zabeel Properties in Dubai has appointed LA-based architecture firm, GRAFT, whose team of design consultants for the project will include the Hollywood actor, Brad Pitt, whose activism within the green-living sector have been apparent over the past months.

June 3rd, 2008 | 1 comment | Read more
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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.

May 29th, 2008 | 1 comment | Read more

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