While the Tambopata National Reserve was created with an underlying philosophy of sustainable resource use, the park was created with the purpose of wholeheartedly protecting the forests within. Both conservation units protect some of the last un
GREENVILLE, Maine—(Jan. 27) A new “green” destination for outdoor recreation in Maine’s 100-Mile Wilderness region is available to the public today with the official opening of the Appalachian Mountain Club’s (AMC’s) Gorman Chairback Lodge and Cabins
Hotels are increasingly embracing green practices as a way to set themselves apart, so it only makes sense to see a portal emerge that aims to help eco-minded consumers find them. GreenHotels, in fact, serves not only as a portal and booking engin
Travel & Words Spring 2011is being presented by Pacific Northwest Travel Writers Conference on May 1-2 at the luxurious, sustainableWillows Lodge in Woodinville, WA. A day and a half packed with workshops, panel and group discussions, contact with
I just got a press release that says Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality (a consortium of six award-winning eco-lodges, mostly in Costa Rica) is offering a book-a-night, stay-a-second-night-free deal. I've stayed at some of these lodges, and they're prett
SaltLake Countyannounced a project that will set the standard for sustainable meetings and
conventions: the installation of the nation’s largest rooftop solar array atop
the Salt Palace Convention in the heart of downtown.
Tourism represents more than 5%of world carbon emissions, perhaps 9% because of transportation, mainly air transportation. But this does not mean that it is incompatible with the preservation and enhancement of biodiversit
Each year on September 27, 2010, World Tourism Day focuses on a different important theme, and 2010's may be one of the most important yet: tourism and biodiversity.
In honor of this year's World Tourism Day, we invite you to join us in this discussi
Santarem (f 1661) lies halfway between Manaus and Belem at the confluence of the blue Tapajos (and Arapiuns) river with the Amazon. It is best known for its beautiful sandy beaches, which appear during the "Amazonia Summer". It postcard beach (and vi
We're happy to announce today the launch of the new website Portugal Dream Coast!
To commemorate we're offering you a wonderful weekend for two in aromantic windmill in the Arrábida mountain. All you need to do is visit
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Despite the fact that our biodiversity is in deep trouble and the tourism industry in Africa is looking towards a sustainable future, hunting in Africa (and other parts of the world) is still allowed. Should we stop hunting or not? For the full artic
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Even if you never read press releases, this one is worth your time. Nice summary of Pittsburgh's war and peace with the environment these past 140 years. http://bit.ly/aEUnBr
Free admission to U.S. national parks Saturday through April 25th. All told, there are 392 national parks; Pennsylvania, for example, has 29. http://bit.ly/pSKZC .
Also, thanks to Maureen Blevins for her reminder in the Arizona group that $10 gets y