Members receive savings through soap, bottled amenities recycling 2013-02-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has joined forces with Clean the World Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization that collects and recycles used soap and bottled amenities from hotels, to offer AH&LA members an exclusive additional five percent discount per room. More than… Read the full press release
Category Archives: Travel & Environment
Trang Opens New Eco-tourism Route, Prepares for Famous Underwater Weddings
Trang, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Beautiful Trang Province, located along the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, is opening a new inland trail to promote eco-tourism in the area. Located south of the town center in Palian District, the new route features whitewater rafting, elephant rides, and visits to the Sakai, a tribal community in the Banthat mountains,… Read the full press release
KQ joins war against wildlife poaching
Nairobi, 2013-02-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Kenya Airways has joined the war against wildlife poaching in a new partnership with Born Free Foundation, an international charity. The airline unveiled the deal today at the Nairobi National Park. Under the deal, the two organisations will not only contribute towards anti-poaching campaigns and conservation of wildlife in Africa, but… Read the full press release
Airport’s Green Build Summer 2013 Grand Opening on Schedule and on Budget
Significant Construction Milestones Ahead in 2013; Dual-Level Roadway Canopy Installation Under Way SAN DIEGO – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — Construction on The Green Build Terminal 2 expansion continues to move forward on time and on budget, looking toward a grand opening this summer. To date, nearly 6,000 workers have had a role in The Green Build, the largest construction… Read the full press release
AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS APPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY, ADOPT STAFF-RECOMMENDED ALTERNATIVE
Los Angeles, California – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS), including the Final LAX SPAS Report; the Staff-Recommended Alternative; and amendments to the LAX Plan and LAX Specific Plan. The Board also certified that the Draft… Read the full press release
MARINE DELIVERS PRESS RELEASE – BI – NATIONAL STUDY HIGHLIGHTS GREEN ADVANTAGES OF GREAT LAKES-SEAWAY SHIPPING
A comprehensive report released today has defined the modal and environmental advantages of using marine shipping to transport goods in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway region. Washington, D.C. – 2013-02-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — A comprehensive report released today has defined the modal and environmental advantages of using marine shipping to transport goods in the Great… Read the full press release
Punxsutawney Phil Predicts an Early Spring
Punxsutawney, 2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Lieutenant Governor Jim Cawley was in attendance as thousands of fans watched as Phil made his highly anticipated weather prognostication, commemorating 127 years of Pennsylvania’s unique Groundhog Day tradition. Pennsylvania’s world-famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, predicted an early spring after emerging from his burrow without seeing his shadow this morning in the Pennsylvania… Read the full press release
Eurostar and the Young People’s Trust for the Environment launch national competition to recognise young environmental champions
2013-02-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eurostar, the high-speed passenger rail service linking the UK with mainland Europe, today opens entries for its Have your say on sustainability competition, giving young people the chance to share their views with MEPs in Brussels. For the second year running, Eurostar and national charity ‘the Young People’s Trust for the Environment’ are inviting 11-18… Read the full press release
Attractions and Tour Operations at Royal Caribbean Private Destination CocoCay Certified to a Globally Recognized Sustainable Tourism Standard
Royal Caribbean Island Awarded STEP Gold-Level Eco-Certification Portland, Oregon, 2013-01-31 — /travelprnews.com/ — The attractions and tour operations at CocoCay, a private cruise destination managed by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., have been awarded the Sustainable Tourism Education Program™ (STEP) Gold-Level Eco-Certification for its attractions and tour operations. This certification is a flagship program of Sustainable Travel International, a… Read the full press release
LAX SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENT STUDY FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT RELEASED
Los Angeles, California, 2013-01-25 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Specific Plan Amendment Study (SPAS) Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) has been completed and was released today by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). An electronic copy of the Final EIR can be found on the LAX SPAS website http://www.laxspas.org/. Hard copies will be made available at the… Read the full press release
Shannon Airport goes Green
2013-01-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — Shannon Airport Authority (SAA) has gone electric for its latest fleet purchase. The airport recently purchased an electric Renault Kangoo mini-van for use by its airport engineering team. Shannon’s decision to opt for electric vehicles will result in CO2 savings of more than 20,000kg over the lifetime of the vehicles, which is equivalent… Read the full press release
Discover agri/eco-tourism emerging trends in Nebraska
Workshop sessions on guest ranches, farm dinners and growing hops LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — As agri- and eco-tourism continue to grow in popularity, new niches are constantly developing. Keep on top of these hot trends at the 2013 Nebraska Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop on Feb. 5-6 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte. Culinary tourism,… Read the full press release
JAL Cargo Fuel Surcharge for the Month of February 2013
TOKYO, 2013-01-16 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines (JAL) has applied to the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to revise down its international cargo fuel surcharge for flights departing from Japan from February 2013. Since April 1, 2009, JAL started adjusting its cargo fuel surcharge levels on a monthly basis by using the one-month average… Read the full press release
SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL ZOO KEEPER KATHY BRADER RECEIVES ORDER OF MERIT
NEW ZEALAND PRIME MINISTER JOHN KEY RECOGNIZES KIWI CONSERVATION EFFORTS 2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Smithsonian’s National Zoo is a global leader in brown kiwi conservation largely because of Animal Keeper Kathy Brader’s efforts, and her devotion to this endangered species was honored recently by New Zealand’s Prime Minister, John Key. On Jan. 1, Key appointed… Read the full press release
LOS ANGELES WORLD AIRPORTS TO PURCHASE MORE ALTERNATIVE-FUEL VEHICLES
2013-01-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Los Angeles Board of Airport Commissioners today approved the purchase of 15 alternative-fuel vehicles as part of Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA’s) ongoing Alternative Fuel Vehicle Program The vehicles, fueled by compressed natural gas (CNG), will be purchased from DCH Gardena Honda at a cost of $404,076.94 to be used by… Read the full press release
Woodstock Manatee on the Move
Powell, OH, 2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Woodstock, a manatee that was sent to the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium in Nov. 2011 for rehabilitation, is making her way to her new home at the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden. The Columbus Zoo and Cincinnati Zoo participate in the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Manatee Rescue and Rehabilitation Program…. Read the full press release
CATCH A GLIMPSE OF THE EASTERN BONGO CALF THIS WEEKEND
2013-01-14 — /travelprnews.com/ — Matilda and her new daughter have begun exploring their exhibit WHO: The female eastern bongo calf born to Matilda on December 2, 2012, has begun making appearances with her mother in their outdoor habitat, and weekend visitors may catch a glimpse of the 5-week-old calf as she explores her new surroundings. WHAT: The… Read the full press release
JAL and KYOCERA to Support “TOMODACHI in San Diego 2013” Program to Send Tsunami-Stricken Area Students from Japan to the U.S.
Supporting Kesennuma students’ visit to express gratitude for the U.S. military’s tsunami relief mission “Operation Tomodachi” San Diego, Tokyo, 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 9201.T)(herein “JAL”) and KYOCERA Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971)(herein “KYOCERA”) announced today that they will jointly support the “TOMODACHI in San Diego 2013” program taking place in March 2013 as part… Read the full press release
Master Your Inner Vacation through Arizona’s New Ad Campaign
Creative Campaign Targets Cold-Weather Cities, Encouraging Immediate Travel to Arizona 2013-01-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Through a new, innovative advertising campaign the Arizona Office of Tourism (AOT) is encouraging travelers to “master their inner vacation” by finding their Arizodiac sign. Launched in January, the two month-long campaign is designed to complement AOT’s current national campaign, by targeting the cold-weather… Read the full press release
A “SPRING BREAK” FROM THE ORDINARY WITH PREFERRED FAMILY
Leave winter blues behind and enjoy unique, family-pleasing adventures CHICAGO – 2013-01-08 — /travelprnews.com/ — For travelers whose idea of fun-filled family adventure includes elephant watching in Africa, desert trekking in Morocco, or cave tubing in Belize, the Preferred Family collection from Preferred Hotel Group presents exceptional alternatives for Spring Break. Using the interactive planning tool at PreferredFamily.com, busy parents can… Read the full press release
&BEYOND TRANSLOCATES SIX RHINO FROM PHINDA TO BOTSWANA
2013-01-07 — /travelprnews.com/ — In the first ever private game reserve donation of rhino, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has earmarked six white rhino to be translocated from &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa to Botswana’s Okavango Delta in January 2013. Facilitated in partnership with RHINO FORCE, this conservation coup has been generously funded by lead sponsor, Motorite… Read the full press release
Warwick Ibah receives 3rd consecutive Gold medal and the prestigious Emerald medal accreditation at 2012 Tri Hita Karana Tourism Awards
2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Tri Hita Karana concept is a set of principles guiding operating practices in the hotel & tourism community in Bali. Three times a year representatives from the THK authority visit to assess hotels performance against the principles. In the case of environment, they will assess everything from laundry chemicals being bio-degradable… Read the full press release
UN General Assembly: ecotourism key to eradicating poverty and protecting environment
New York – Madrid, 2013-01-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — A landmark resolution recognizing ecotourism as key in the fight against poverty, the protection of the environment and the promotion of sustainable development has been adopted by the United Nations General Assembly (21 December 2012). In a significant acknowledgment of tourism as a tool for promoting sustainable development, the UN… Read the full press release
FedEx to Deploy New Clean Air Technology at OAK
Department of Energy Award Will Retrofit Vehicles with Hydrogen Powered Fuel Cells Oakland, Calif. – 2012-12-27 — /travelprnews.com/ — FedEx at the Oakland International Airport will receive tow tractors retrofitted with hydrogen powered fuel cells as announced by U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer on October 31, 2012. Plug Power of New York will receive a $2.5 million… Read the full press release
Radisson Blu team plant 20 trees and 130 hedging whips for Jersey Tress for Life
2012-12-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — Last week, a team of six staff from the Radisson Blu Waterfront Hotel joined Conrad Evans and Don Jones of Jersey Trees for Life and took to the St. Saviour / Grouville border to begin their task of planting trees and small hedging whips. The tree planting was the first action in… Read the full press release
IND to offer electronics recycling on Dec. 12
INDIANAPOLIS – 2012-12-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — On Dec. 12, airport-based employees and nearby residents need look no farther than the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to free up space in basements, garages, attics, and other storage areas. In partnership with RecycleForce, a local, nonprofit recycling services organization, the Indianapolis Airport Authority (IAA) is hosting Electronics Recycling Day (see attached list… Read the full press release
King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre Managed By Hilton Launches Recycling Program
DEAD SEA, Jordan – 2012-12-13 — /travelprnews.com/ — Driven by its commitment to build on Hilton Worldwide’s legacy of operating responsibly and making a positive impact on its business and communities, King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center managed by Hilton, (“KHBTCC”), is extending its sustainability agenda by launching a property-wide recycling program. This activity adds to… Read the full press release
Nebraska, Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop will explore emerging trends
LINCOLN, NEB. – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Anyone interested in expanding a farm or ranch to include a tourism component or looking to start an ecotourism venture will want to attend the 2013 Agri/Eco-Tourism Workshop offered by the Nebraska Tourism Commission. The workshop, Feb. 5-6 at the Sandhills Convention Center in North Platte, will show attendees… Read the full press release
Hartsfield-Jackson’s international terminal earns LEED Gold certification
Achievement reflects focus on sustainability in construction, operation of facility ATLANTA – 2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Maynard H. Jackson Jr. International Terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has achieved the coveted LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification. The 1.2 million-square-foot terminal and concourse were built with recycled and/or regionally produced construction materials, and… Read the full press release
CAA, Leading aviation figures call for radical improvements to UK airspace to increase capacity and efficiency, and reduce environmental impacts
2012-12-12 — /travelprnews.com/ — Proposals to enhance the UK’s airspace system, through the Future Airspace Strategy (FAS), that will increase airspace capacity, improve flight efficiency, and reduce aviation’s environmental impact were discussed today at a London conference organised by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Airspace is a key part of the UK’s transport infrastructure and… Read the full press release