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The other day, I was in Bangkok, Thailand talking to a hotel owner. He is holding a weekly green committee in his team, to review the green practices of the hotel – hopefully to drive towards things that are more responsible and sustainable … And why are doing this ? I asked openly … Because …
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Can Six Senses Spas Resorts & Spas, a very high end resorts and spas chain based out of Thailand – with resorts in South East Asia priced around 500 USD a night, be considered as an ecotourit chain ? Many would doubt of it … In fact, Six Senses operates a unique management style: Management, …
Always good to hear that people who make efforts will be awarded…. nothing better than a good incentive to motivate people on eco-tourism and responsible travel … 90 companies have been nominated for the first Green World Travel Awards. Awards are in different categories: – World’s Leading Conservation Company – World’s Leading Eco-friendly Airport – …
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Hi there, Just a short note for you to not forget to pencil this date in your calendar: ESTC 2008 ~ Greening the Tourism Industry in the US and Canada will take place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada October 27-29, 2008. That is the leading Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference. Speakers are great , have …
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We just another good read from travelmole.com. The discovery of renewable geo thermal energy in the volcanic mountain range of Nevis is expected to transform the small Caribbean island’s tourism industry when supply begins early next year. The clean energy source will enable the island to further develop its tourism product without damaging the local …
That is certainly a great sign for eco-tourism since Responsible Travel is the leading OTA (online travel agency) providing green holidays. They are based in the UK. More info below from http://www.travelmole.com/ Responsibletravel Sales Up 37% Despite the gloomy economic outlook there’s a ray of sun for responsibletravel.com, reporting sales growth of +37% for Jan …
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Eco-tourism in Japan thrives In June 2004, efforts by the Japan’s Ministry of the Environment selected 13 areas of the country in which it started to start model projects to promote eco-tourism. This initiative is now in its second year. Through eco-tourism visitors can enjoy nature while caring for the environment. The Ministry of the …
Hi dear readers, we just got an interesting read on http://www.mainstreet.com/. They are having an interesting article on five ways to travel this summer to appreciate people and places that are finding a sustainable balance of commerce, tourism and environmental friendliness. Enjoy the read on http://www.mainstreet.com/best-spots-green-vacation Cheers
Interestingly enough, i was booking a car @ Hertz.com the other day (we all need cars sometimes, right ?) , and I found a green option. I wanted to highlight this in our blog … It’s now easy to rent our most environmentally friendlyand fuel efficient vehicles Hertz Green Collection vehicles are grouped into a …
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Another proof that becomeing greener is a prioity of hotels these days … and guess what ? their green policy started in 1990 … and was recognized in 2006 with the Worldwide Hospitality Award – Best Corporate Social Responsibility Program. Please have a look at their corporate website on the greeing of their hotels: Over …
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