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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 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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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, …
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 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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not so much linked to ecotourism – bit I just love the picture ! Enjoy !