Marriott adopts the LEED certification

Marriott just annouced that it will follow the LEED guidelines for a greener hotels at The Courtyard Charleston/Summerville that will open in South Carolina in 2012. This will be the first hotel built using Marriott International’s green hotel prototype,,as part of a plan to have 300 LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) hotels by …

New Singapore Travel website

Just a short note to congratulate our friends from http://weekend.com.sg/ who have just launched this website dedicated to travel in south east asia on many topics such as http://www.weekend.com.sg/glossary They have quite a few pages focusing on green travel such as http://www.weekend.com.sg/cambodia/accomodation/green-hotel-siem-reap.html You can contact them at http://www.weekend.com.sg/contact and you can link to their site …

Alaska Green Awards

The Awards for new certified Travel Organizations in Sustainable Tourism in Alaska have been announced on March 10 in Palmer 2010 certified businesses include: GOLD LEVEL– Agate Inn, Harvey and Sandy Bowers owners in Wasilla, Alaska. 907-272-2290,Alaska@agateinn.com– Kayak Adventures Worldwide, Wendy and David Doughty owners in Seward, Alaska. 907-224-3960, fun@kayakak.com– Orca Island Cabins, Dennis and …

Cancun Mexico, Top 2 Summer Travel Destinations for 2010

Cancun recently ranked number two in Orbitz’s Index. This year, Orbitz Index was based on the most popular travel for the summer season, and destinations that are budget-minded for travelers looking to find the best deals. Cancun in Mexico invite travelers to discover the vast natural, cultural and gastronomical cultures. Enjoy your vacation at Cancun …

Come to Shanghai for the Expo 2010

Expo 2010 Shanghai China is sheduled from May 1st to October 31st 2010. With over 190 countries and 50 International Organizations participating, expected 100 million visitors. This big event promises to be the biggest ever. The theme for Expo 2010 is “Better City, Better Life”, so big challenges of ecologically responsible urban development.Have you ever …

Starwood gets greener

Starwood Hotels (owner of Sheraton, Westin, St Regis etc.), one of the leading American chains, has announced a cooperation with Conservation International (CI). The Starwood — CI collaboration has 2 main goals: setting and achieving environmental performance goals and creating awareness around environmental issues. More info at www.travelmole.com/stories/1142003.php More info on US green hotels at …