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It’s a brand new year, and since my last post, many United States hotels with greenpractises have been unearthed since. These hidden green gems are greener than most hotels, and therefore deserves to be mentioned in our greeenty blog. An emerald gem, aptly hidden in the Treasure Mountains, search and you shall find, the jewel in …
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Endeavouring to be the forerunners in all aspects, the United States are leaving no stones left unturned when it comes to being a green country. Lawmakers have been strategising and implementing various policies in an effort to combat rising carbon footprint, to make a green and healthier environment for the country’s residents. However, the United …
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Fairmont Hotels and Resorts is an active leader in the hospitality industry on environmental efforts and sustainable practices. “The Fairmont Green Partnership” program has been created in the early 90’s; Fairmont has then committed to reduce its hotels’ impact on earth. Thus the Green program became one of the most significant values of Fairmont’s policy. …
Canada is the second largest (landscape size) country in the world, famed for its spectacular sights and sports, most notably hockey. However, these are not all that Canada can be proud of. Over the years, the green initiatives undertaken by Canada and its existing businesses have been plentiful, with results being nothing short of impressive. …
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Photo courtesy – http://www.encantalavida.com Costa Rica is an example for ecotourism – the country cares about ecological problem and makes serious efforts to protect its nature and natural species. The deforestation is forbidden and the government promotes rural community tourism projects. These 25 Costa Rica green hotels are the proof of Costa Rica’s involvement in …
Mexico offers an important landscape’s diversity from forests to lagoons, beaches and archaeological sites. Photo courtesy of http://www.reycaribe.com/ It is one of the main reason for Mexico to increase its efforts on ecotourism – plenty of new eco-lodges in Mexico are now available and tourists are offered the opportunity for a green and responsible treat. …
The French internet travel agency website, Voyages SNCF, is a leading example of green initiative. In September 2011, Voyages SNCF launched the 5th edition of “Les Trophées du Tourisme Responsable” which means “the awards of responsible tourism” and it is the only event which supports responsible travel in France. Since 2006, the event has been …
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Thousands of years ago, the Hawaiian Islands were formed by undersea volcanoes. Today, the islands are now known for their pristine beaches and for being a great holiday destination for Americans and tourists alike. A unique feature about the Hawaiian Islands is that some of the nicest and most luxurious hotels on the islands are …
NPR reported in 2008 that Costa Rica, one of the world’s smallest countries, said “it wants to be the first developing country to become carbon neutral — that is, to have zero output of carbon dioxide by 2021.” Costa Rica, which is a big tourist destination for internationals, is now growing in the eco-tourism sector, …
Former Mexican President Carlos Salinas de Gortari once said that a single tree in tropical forests of Mexico has “more different species than some European countries.” It is true, Mexico is a country with lots of ecological destinations for travelers looking for something other then the overcrowded tourist destinations. While researching hotels and evaluating their …