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In Spotlight on Sustainable Tourism (SOST)'s latest issue, read about URBN Hotels Shanghai, China's first carbon neutral hotel. Learn about sustainability at EcoTurkey Travel and get inspired by The Ginkgo Society, a Sino-American conservation group.

Greenloons is a premier online resource dedicated to inspiring people to think different, be different and travel different – in ways that help to ensure a more sustainable planet.

Rigorous review and authorization procedures have determined that ESAIS’ standards are equivalent to the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria; the worldwide minimum requirement for tourism businesses of all size to approach sustainability.

Green Tourism Business Scheme Members feature strongly in shortlist for VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012.

The Green Tourism Business Scheme sponsors one of the categories in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012.

Sustainable Tourism (ST) is at the very heart of AITO’s ethos, and the annual AITO ST Awards – presented at an AITO anniversary dinner on 23rd November, 2011 – are always big news in the travel industry.

After a busy year, Lorraine Jenks, queen of 'green' and founder of the online hospitality directories Hotelstuff/Greenstuff, has again successfully initiated a new industry event.

Britain’s Three Peaks Challenge and London’s Borough Market feature in Wanderlust magazine’s annual Endangered Destinations List which has just been announced.

Their concept surrounding the new lodge is to create meaningful community connections that positively impact guests, workers and their families, and local services and schools.

Some of the country's most environmentally conscious businesses have been shortlisted for a prestigious national award celebrating their commitment to sustainable tourism.

Wildlife guests see orangutans, proboscis monkeys and pygmy elephants along with hundreds of bird species and Borneo’s rarest and most endangered species such as marble cat, clouded leopard, Bornean rhinoceros, sun bear and others.

Rainforest Expeditions explores the Tambopata–Candamo Reserved Zone, 1.5 million hectares of pristine, still-wild tropical rainforest encompassing an area of land the size of Connecticut stretching from the Andean highlands to the Amazon lowlands.

Eco Adventures Range from Sailing and Island Hopping in Australia to an Exclusive Conservation Safari in Botswana.

In Spotlight on Sustainable Tourism (SOST)'s latest issue, read about URBN Hotels Shanghai, China's first carbon neutral hotel. Learn about sustainability at EcoTurkey Travel and get inspired by The Ginkgo Society, a Sino-American conservation group.

Greenloons is a premier online resource dedicated to inspiring people to think different, be different and travel different – in ways that help to ensure a more sustainable planet.

Rigorous review and authorization procedures have determined that ESAIS’ standards are equivalent to the Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria; the worldwide minimum requirement for tourism businesses of all size to approach sustainability.

Greenloons' clients take joy from knowing their visits are helping people in far-flung places care for their own families.

Global Sustainability Experts to Converge on Washington, D.C. in September. Open Forum on September 26th is Free and Open to the Public.

Several months ago, we knew that precisely two years – and more than 800 published articles – since the birth of The Travel Word would be a perfect time for a facelift.

The Zero Carbon Resorts (ZCR) project concluded its second phase through a conference in Palawan. Launched in 2010, ZCR Project aimed to enable tourism SMEs in the Philippines implement energy-saving measures towards sustainable tourism.

What is an experience worth? Like the long-lasting memories that come from them, the experiences of travel are what make it priceless and unique.Here are reflections from the WHL Group about what the buzzword ‘experiential travel' means.

Leading International Conferences, Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (Monterey, CA, 17-19 Sept 2012) and World Youth and Student Travel Conference (San Diego, CA 18-21 Sept 2012), Collaborate to Promote Sustainability in Tourism

UK's most environmentally friendly businesses in running for top award.

Ubicado en Escazú la zona residencial y de negocos más exclusiva de Costa Rica, con 160 habitacones, recientemente logró el certificado de 5 Hojas de Certificación Turistica del Instituto Costarricense de Turismo.

Green Tourism Business Scheme Members feature strongly in shortlist for VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012.

The Green Tourism Business Scheme sponsors one of the categories in the VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2012.

Sustainable Tourism (ST) is at the very heart of AITO’s ethos, and the annual AITO ST Awards – presented at an AITO anniversary dinner on 23rd November, 2011 – are always big news in the travel industry.

After a busy year, Lorraine Jenks, queen of 'green' and founder of the online hospitality directories Hotelstuff/Greenstuff, has again successfully initiated a new industry event.

Greenloons is a first-of-its-kind online resource aimed at answering the growing need for accredited eco-tours and sustainable vacation travel in the tourism industry.

Hotel Byblos Resort in Manuel Antonio, Costa Rica joins the prestigious list of Certified Sustainable Tourism operations after a comprehensive two year government inspection process.

Greenloons will contribute time and expertise to help raise sustainable tourism certification standards and increase consumer access to certified ecotourism suppliers worldwide.

Local Perspectives on Tourism Features Interviews with Locals from Around the World

Faced with growing concerns about ‘greenwashing' and tongue-twisting turns of phrase like ‘sustainable eco nature adventures,' the average person is left wondering what makes green hotels truly ‘green'?

Britain’s Three Peaks Challenge and London’s Borough Market feature in Wanderlust magazine’s annual Endangered Destinations List which has just been announced.

An exhaustive search throughout Costa Rica lands Hotel Byblos Boutique Resort the popular Latin Celebrity Executive Chef Marcel Figueroa Iglesias.

Our new GreenHotel is in Mykonos - Visit www.greenhotels.gr to find out

Fierce debate is raging over land use in rural Kenya. While ranchers benefit from government schemes, conservationists argue that wildlife is being destroyed and that tourism offers a more sustainable option.

The Nomad Summer Sweepstakes from American Eagle Outfitters will include some of Costa Rica’s Top Destinations, featuring eco-friendly hotels in Manuel Antonio, Piedras Blancas and the Capitol city San Jose. Entries will be accepted until May 25.

A new volunteer project has been established to help conserve the last remaining Qinling panda, a subspecies of the giant panda.

Coming on the back of the Australian Government’s announcement of a National Tourism Accreditation Framework, the marriage of the Accommodation Association of Australia and EarthCheck sends strong signals that something big is afoot.

In the wake of devastating floods, cyclones and radioactive leaks, a special website has been launched to help coastal communities and tourism operators find ways to help marine environments recover.

GreenHotels in Greece. No problem. The fist network of eco hotels in Greece.

The world’s largest certifier of sustainable travel and tourism operators today announced the opening of an office in Paris, France.

Hotel Makanda by the Sea in Costa Rica, has been recognized by Fodor’s Travel, as a 2010 Fodor’s Choice selection. This distinction is a great achievement and recognizes Hotel Makanda as a leader in service, quality, and value in the 2010 year.

Takes Effort in Educating Travelers about Giving Back while Traveling

The joint partnership between the Korean private sector and Australian company EarthCheck came to fruition after Korea’s top convention and exhibition centre and the venue for the G20 Seoul Summit – had successfully benchmarked with EarthCheck.

The Canadian not for profit group CETA continues to push to raise the awareness of the social, environmental and economic importance of Sustainable EduTourism.

Joining International attendees, a delegation of Canadian’s from the Education, Culture, Heritage, Environment and Tourism fields, will be traveling to Havana and demonstrating the strength and variety of the Canadian EduTourism market.

UBC expands offering of sustainability management to include sustainable tourism

Rios Tropicales announces the premiere of a documentary on the award-winning El Tigre Costa Rica South-South Project at ESTC in Portland, Oregon. The El Tigre sustainable community development & tourism model involved collaboration with Bhutan.

Manuel Antonio National Park in Costa Rica finds new hope for the endangered Squirrel Monkeys survival in spite of the June 1st Tropical Storm that devastated the area.

A group of luxury villa owners in Bozburun Peninsula Turkey have created a new brand and Web site to promote the Bozburun Peninsula to the British luxury travel market.

Ecoconut Tours Inc. reaffirms its mission by concrete actions in sustainable and social tourism on Olango Island in the context of the fourth worldwide day for responsible tourism.

ESTC 2010 to be held in Portland, Oregon, will highlight on sustainability in the tourism industry, following discussions, conferences, practical ideas and solutions relating to Eco tour in different parts of the world.

The Marriott Executive Apartments Manama, Bahrain hosted a series of environmental activities to commemorate its corporate monthly environmental awareness month.

Resort Realty, one of the Outer Banks most innovative and fastest growing real estate sales and vacation rental companies, has recently partnered with BlueGreen Outer Banks - Tomorrow Matters, Inc., a 501 3c non-profit located in Dare County, NC.

Camping might not be everyone’s cup of tea, but for those with the passion to explore the great outdoors, Sydney’s Lane Cove River Tourist Park shows how it’s profitable to leave nothing but footsteps when you go bush.

InterContinental’s Bora Bora Resort & Thalasso Spa Chooses EarthCheck for Sustainability Efforts