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Traveling the Green Way

Archive for the ‘Green Daily News’ Category

November 20th, 2008

U.S. National Parks to go green

The National Park Service (NPS)  in the U.S. will launch a new green program to further its environmental stewardship and showcase sustainable energy practices.
This Energy SmartPARKS program will receive $1 million “seed money” for 2009 from the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).
“Our national parks are a showcase […]

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November 20th, 2008

Daily Green Travel News (20 November 2008)

Pittsburgh Post Gazette writes Touting eco-credentials is hot marketing trend for hotels
Toronto Star writes Going Green doesn’t have to put you in the red
Glasgow Evening Times writes about Cash boost for travel info bus
4Hoteliers write about China’s first carbon-neutral hotel
The Telluride Watch reports Vail Leads the Way in Sustainability
HotelClub Travel Blog lists Nine […]

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November 19th, 2008

Daily Green Travel News (19 November 2008)

Hotel Interactive writes about The Case for Going Green
Bournemouth Echo write about the Green green grass of home
Forbes reports on Inside The World’s Coolest Hotels
Charlotte Sun writes that Motel 6 joins green program
Business Daily Africa writes Serena wins awards in ecotourism
Tags: Africa, Eco Friendly, ecotourism, florida, global, Green Travel, international, Motel 6, sustainable, […]

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November 18th, 2008

Daily Green Travel News (18 November 2008)

MSNBC writes about How to save money on holiday travel
TravelDailyNews reports that The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) launched its green strategy
Jamble Magazine writes Hawaii launches green travel site
Greener Living Today writes about Green Family Summer: On the Eco-friendly Road
The Perpetual Tourist asks Are Luxury And Environmentalism Mutually Exclusive?
Tags: American Hotel […]

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November 17th, 2008

Daily Green Travel News (17 November 2008)

Human Events discovers The RIGHT Places: Save Green and Be Green
NEWS.com.au writes that Climate Change to cut back tourism
Stuff.co.nz writes about NZ ‘clear leader’ in green tourism
MSNBC reports on Ecotourism in Belize
Tags: australia, Belize, Eco Friendly, ecotourism, green, green tourism, New Zealand, sustainable, travel, travel planning, United States, Virginia

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November 16th, 2008

Daily Green Travel News (16 November 2008)

San Francisco Chronicle writes about how RV owners turn gas guzzlers green
The Economic Times writes that Couples look out for environment-friendly destinations
Winnipeg Free Press looks at the Sustainable Vacation
Tags: destinations, Eco Friendly, Green Travel, newlyweds, rv, sustainable, transportation

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November 15th, 2008

Daily Green Travel News (15 November 2008)

Globe and Mail describes A long march across Mexico
Jakarta News Net writes that Portland, Oregon to host 2009 Ecotourism Conference
HealthNewsDigest asks What is More Eco-Friendly? Flying or Driving?
eyeflare travel & tips writes that  Eco-friendly travel not a priority for UK travelers
India Infoline.com writes about how Malaysia offers an array of eco-tourism options
Tags: driving, Eco Friendly, ecotourism, flying, […]

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November 14th, 2008

Zagat survey says hotels are going green

The just-released Zagat’s 2009 U.S. Hotels, Resorts & Spas survey says “the race to be green is in full swing.”
The guide covers 1,001 hotels, resorts and spas in the U.S. based on input from 14,049 frequent travelers and travel professionals, including meeting planners and travel agents.
Survey results show 26% listed green features among the top […]

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November 14th, 2008

Daily Green Travel News (14 November 2008)

The Portugal News writes that Portugal top of green ladder
Seattle Sustainable Travel Examiner writes about Eco-tourism in Hawaii
Meeting News shares how to Gauge Your Greenness
USA Today lists 10 great places to tread lightly on Planet Earth
Tags: destinations, Eco Friendly, eco-tourism, green travel news, hawaii, portugal, sustainable

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November 13th, 2008

Daily Green Travel News (13 November 2008)

Telegraph writes about Green getaways in lean times
Surrey Now writes that Green travel plans save money 
CSRwire writes about how Go Green Expo ups The Green Ante
Tags: economy, finances, global, go green expo, green travel news, money, travel planning

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