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ESTC 2008: Greening the Conference
Recognizing the importance of minimizing the environmental footprints of the conference, ESTC 2008 organizers have pledged to make the event as environmentally responsible as possible.
UN focuses on Climate Change with World Tourism Day
TOURpact.GC, a corporate social responsibility framework for businesses, was welcomed by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon as a leadership initiative aligning principles of the Global Compact and UNWTO’s Global Code of Ethics for Tourism.
Wildlife Vacations, Inc. offers custom group programs to South America
San Diego’s Wildlife Vacations, Inc. is now offering a group travel division for incentive travel planners - the option to customize itineraries and special activities, with personal expert destination assistance by the company’s staff - a high-end group experience in South America.
US and Iran promote ‘Peace Through Tourism’
“I am excited to be part of this grassroots movement,” says Thomas Stenimetz of eTurboNews. “This is a great way to set our mark on a peace movement and build on mutual understanding through tourism.”
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’.
World Travel Market 2008: Global economy affects future of travel
Is the travel industry at a crossroads? As more and more countries around the world start to catch the recession cold, what does this signify for the travel industry? The WTM Global Economic Forum panel will aim to answer these important questions.
Thailand looks for more visitors despite political chaos in Bangkok
The current political stand-off and state-of-emergency following clashes among protesters in Bangkok is greatly effecting tourism in Thailand, yet almost all tourism facilities and services are functioning normally throughout the rest of the country.
Macau, the fastest-growing destination in 2008, promotes economic development through tourism
The Macau Government Tourist Office continues to focus on fostering the development of tourism diversity and enhance the economic effects of tourism on the society and economy as a whole as Macau’s tourism industry grows in leaps and bounds.
New humanitarian travel adventures promotes medical and health relief in India
Relief Workers International (RWI), a new venture that will bring travelers to Gujarat, India, is scheduling two trips for the beginning of 2009, with an innovative mix of altruism and exciting adventure travel.
NaturCert about to sign 14 local representatives
NaturCert appoints consultants with experience in the hospitality & tourism sector, aiming to develop their present activity on a new growing type of certification services with NaturCert , the most competitive tourism certification program and brand globally.
Ancient Mayan Ruins in Belize see increase in popularity after ‘Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull’
Weekend crusaders and tourists alike are heading to ancient Mayan ruins in Belize to see where the crystal skulls were discovered… and perhaps discover one of their own.
CULTOUR sets dates for 2009 in Germany
Next year, the CULTOUR Global Cultural Travel Fair will be held on June 3 and 4 in Cologne, Germany, only for professionals.
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