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Loading ...And Now, the Tourism Sustainability Council
Thursday, September 10th, 2009From The Partnership for Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria (GSTC Partnership): Partnership for Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria and Sustainable Tourism Stewardship Council Announce Merger to Form Tourism Sustainability Council Two leading initiatives launch effort to provide global sustainable tourism guidelines and international accreditation for travel industry to help protect the environment and support local communities The […]
Energy Efficiency Program for Caribbean Hotels Launched
Tuesday, March 24th, 2009From the Barbados Government Information Service: CARIBBEAN HOTEL ENERGY EFFICIENCY ACTION PROGRAMME LAUNCHED Additional income from savings in electricity/fuel bills, a reduction in operational costs; and an increased flow of tourists preferring sustainable energy tourism destinations, are just a few of the benefits expected from the Caribbean Hotel Energy Efficiency Action Programme (CHENACT). This was […]
Eco-Certification for Tourism: The Role of Blue Flag, Part I
Friday, October 13th, 2006In my friend Jaime's essay on realizing sustainable tourism, he said: It is necessary to change, tighten and to enforce the parameters of environmental requirements. In addition to sanctions, the creation of an environmental movement should be encouraged, in association with private international organizations like Green Globe or Blue Flag that conduct independent audits and establish […]
Eco-certification for Tourism – The Role of Green Globe, Part I
Sunday, September 10th, 2006In my friend Jaime’s essay on sustainable tourism, he said: It is necessary to change, tighten and to enforce the parameters of environmental requirements. In addition to sanctions, the creation of an environmental movement should be encouraged, in association with private international organizations like Green Globe or Blue Flag that conduct independent audits and establish […]