Dear readers, eco-travel fans, That’s an interesting move. We have always commented in this globe about too many labels that were often misleading so we are happy to see the two major player get together. it is certainly not a good news for Pricing of Certification (as in any monolopoly market) but that’s great for …
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Another hotel going green in Singapore: M-hotel
M Hotel, a leading 4 stars hotel in Singapore, part of the Millennium and Copthorne group, has embarked on a comprehensive Green Campaign in every effort towards conserving Earth’s precious resources. The campaign is targeting specifically at energy conservation and awareness. The hotel explains below its policy: In an extensive energy audit, M Hotel has …
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Banyan Tree Hotels and Resorts, a recognized brand for responsible travel
A very interesting chain when it comes to eco-travel: Banyantree Resorts is one of the top-end resort chains in the world, with high growth prospects, moving up from within 3 years from 52 to 90 locations, and 7,000 to 20,000 staff ! What is interestring is that even if they grow, they are not changing …
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Dominica nominated as Best Green Tourism Destination
Dominica has just received two more nominations in responsible tourism. This was at the World Travel Green Awards. Dominica received a nomination in the Best Green Destination category. Dominica was the only country besides Costa Rica, the eventual winner, to be selected for nomination. The Jungle Bay Resort & Spa, from Dominica, has been listed …
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Puerto Rico jumps in Ecotourism
The Puerto Rico Tourism Company (PRTC) announced that 10 historic coffee plantations, known as haciendas, will join forces into a “Coffee Zone” This move and new controlled trademark is certified by both the Department of Agriculture and the PRTC. The locations are Jayuya, San Sebastian, Ponce, Adjuntas, Las Marías and Lares. In all these areas, …
UK ‘Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards 2008’
Green Hoteliers in the UK, it is time to register to the Considerate Hoteliers Association (CHA). Closing date for entries of 31 January 2009 The CHA has just announced green new green categories for its prestigious ‘Considerate Hotel of the Year Awards 2008’ – open to all hotels and guest-houses in the UK. There will …
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Green Globe and Green hotel certification get together
Green Globe International, Inc. has just announced an agreement with Green Hotel Certification for Use of the Green Globe Brand in the Certification of Hotels and Resorts …. We think that’s a good news, a nice move towards a more global, consistent approach to eco-tourism … below is their press release more info on www.greenglobeint.com …
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Eco Parking @ IKEA
not so much linked to ecotourism – bit I just love the picture ! Enjoy !
A green initiative from Ctrip.com (China)
Travel green in style with Ctrip and Greenovate ! Ctrip, the leading Chinese online travel agency, based in Shanghai, has just announced its support to GECKO (Greennovate Environmental Challenge for Kids Outreach), a program designed to bring environmental awareness to youth in rural China. Greenovate, based also in Shanghai, has already brought to Ctrip.com the …
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An invitation for a sustainable tourism conference, Monza (Milan), Italy
Dear readers, I foward you an invitation for an international conference on sustainable tourism… INVITATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS“Sustainable tourism as a factor of local development” – 7th/9th Novembre, On behalf of the Research Unit for Sustainable Development of University of Milano Bicocca I am pleased to send you an invitation to the international congress …
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