2013-05-06 — /travelprnews.com/ — In yet another innovative move aimed at promoting the preservation of Africa’s precious wildlife areas and their inhabitants, five specially selected dogs and their handlers arrived at &Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa on 1 May 2013 to begin an intensive ten-week training course. Part of the Rhino Dogs Project established… Read the full news article
Category Archives: Travel & Environment
GBTA Foundation / Project ICARUS Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Awards for 2013 in Europe
Project ICARUS is looking to recognise Outstanding Achievements in furthering business travel and meetings sustainability programmes Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — The GBTA Foundation, the education and research foundation of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) and Project ICARUS proudly announce the first Project ICARUS European Outstanding Achievement Awards for Sustainability, in business travel and meetings… Read the full news article
Oslo Airport receives record grant
2013-04-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enova has awarded Oslo Lufthavn AS two different grants totalling about NOK 35 million. This is record grant from Enova, a public enterprise whose purpose is to promote environmentally friendly restructuring of energy consumption and energy generation in Norway. The NOK 30.6 million grant was awarded for OSL’s investment in passive and… Read the full news article
Nebraska’s Mahoney State Park named one of the Top Five “Supercampgrounds” by Midwest Living Magazine
LINCOLN, NEB., 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is in the limelight this month as it was named to Midwest Living Magazine’s list of the Top Five “Supercampgrounds” in the Midwest. The Top Five crown a list of 24 regional campgrounds recommended by Midwest Living in the May issue of the magazine. To make… Read the full news article
Sustainable tourism cooperation between Global Sustainable Tourism Council and Pacific Asia Travel Association
Bangkok, Thailand, 2013-04-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) is pleased to announce a partnership as undersigned in a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), a not-for-profit trade membership association headquartered in Bangkok, Thailand. PATA Chief Executive Officer Martin Craigs and GSTC Board Member Guy Chester signed the… Read the full news article
Safety and Environment Focus for FirstGroup
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, last week (16 April) hosted its annual Safety and Environmental Awards Dinner. The awards reinforce First’s commitment to safety and the environment by recognising the achievements of its people and companies throughout the UK. More than 230 of FirstGroup’s senior management… Read the full news article
150 people have made it through to the next stage of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition
2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — 150 people from 35 countries have made it through to the next stage of Tourism Australia’s ‘Best Jobs in the World’ competition, with successful candidates submitting video entries from as far afield as Afghanistan, China, Kazakhstan, Korea, Latvia and Mexico. Entries have proved extremely diverse and creative, including one Taste Master applicant… Read the full news article
Encouraging Travel Facilitation and Connectivity in Asia Pacific
Madrid, 2013-04-24 — /travelprnews.com/ — Travel facilitation, connectivity and the sustainable development of the tourism sector were at the center of UNWTO’s 25th annual statutory meeting for Asia and the Pacific and its adjoining conference on sustainable tourism in Hyderabad, India from the 12-14 April. The Joint Meeting of the UNWTO Commission for East Asia and the… Read the full news article
Finalists announced in the 2013 Eurostar Ashden Awards for Sustainable Travel
2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four pioneering sustainable travel schemes from the UK and Belgium have been selected as finalists in the 2013 Eurostar Ashden Awards for Sustainable Travel. Each finalist is now one step closer to winning a share of the £30,000 prize fund, when the ultimate winners are announced on 20 June 2013. The Awards,… Read the full news article
Fairmont expands sustainability efforts
Luxury brand expands its sustainability efforts to more effectively support its communities and achieve positive, long term change 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — More than two decades after Fairmont Hotels & Resorts led the foray into environmental stewardship with the launch of its highly acclaimed and industry-leading Green Partnership program, the luxury hotel brand is again raising the bar… Read the full news article
Club Carlson to be the first hotel loyalty programme to commit to global carbon offsetting initiative
2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Club CarlsonSM, the global loyalty programme for Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, announced today, Earth Day, that Club Carlson has become the first loyalty programme in the hospitality industry to commit to a global carbon offsetting initiative. Carlson Rezidor will offset meetings for all Club Carlson For Planners meetings and events across the… Read the full news article
Power Recycling Weekend at the Indianapolis Zoo
Celebrate Earth Day by Recycling Old Electronics at the Zoo Power Recycling Weekend presented by Ingram Micro is April 27-28 INDIANAPOLIS, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — With Earth Day just around the corner, the Indianapolis Zoo is inviting area residents to do something kind for Mother Earth by participating in Power Recycling Weekend presented by Ingram Micro. Electronic… Read the full news article
A year after the launch of PLANET 21, Accor plans to strengthen its leadership position in sustainable hospitality
2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — After nearly 20 years of environmental commitment, last April 21, Accor again demonstrated its pioneering spirit when it launched PLANET 21. A year on, the group’s sustainable development program has won over customers and employees alike and modified behaviors. The first results, both environmental and societal, are already visible! “Here we are… Read the full news article
Al Fresco Dining this Summer At Mandarin Oriental’s European Properties
Hong Kong, 2013-04-23 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mandarin Oriental’s European hotels are ideal to visit this summer with a range spectacular gardens, terraces and rooftops with panoramic vistas or lush surroundings to complement the hotels’ innovative dining. The Terrace at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London: Dining with exceptional royal parkland views Overlooking the southern meadows of the… Read the full news article
American Hotel & Lodging Association endorses the Global Soap Project
Nonprofit group works with hotels to recycle soap 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — To celebrate Earth Month, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is endorsing the Global Soap Project, a nonprofit organization launched in 2009, which has the dual mission of reducing waste while improving global health. More than 1,100 hotel properties send partially-used bars of… Read the full news article
The Chicago Department of Aviation announces new Green Concessions Policy for O’Hare and Midway International Airports
CHICAGO, 2013-04-22 — /travelprnews.com/ — In honor of Earth Day 2013, the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) announces it has adopted a new Green Concessions Policy and Guide to Green Concessions Operations intended to provide concessionaires at O’Hare and Midway International Airports with guidance and standards for providing a more customer-friendly environment and experience that is healthier for passengers, employees and the… Read the full news article
&Beyond to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013
2013-04-18 — /travelprnews.com/ — A leader in responsible tourism and conservation, luxury experiential travel company &Beyond has been invited to share its pioneering conservation model at the Bhopal International Conference on Sustainable Tourism 2013 (BICST). On April 18, &Beyond Group Conservation Manager Les Carlisle will be speaking on the company’s expertise in tourism that benefits both conservation and local communities…. Read the full news article
GBTA Announces that it will host the first ever USA Oil, Gas & Marine Travel Symposium
Event takes place in Houston, Texas Registration is now Open Alexandria, VA, 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry—today announced that it will host the first ever USA Oil, Gas & Marine Travel Symposium, in Houston, Texas. This event has been very successful in Europe since it… Read the full news article
Summer Values at Four Seasons Mean Fun for the Whole Family, with Memories to Last a Lifetime
Popular Have Family Will Travel blog adds Kids’ Concierge feature and destination guides, invites families to share their stories. 2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s the things we do together that seem to stay with us longest – exploring new cities, lazy days on a beach or adventuring outdoors. This summer, Four Seasons sets the stage for holidays that everyone can… Read the full news article
Bristol Airport local community fund takes off
£88,900 donated to local parishes 2013-04-15 — /travelprnews.com/ — A fund set up to benefit the local community around Bristol Airport has donated over £88,900 to a variety of projects and initiatives, in its first 12 months. The Airport Environmental Improvement Fund was set up in 2012 as one of the commitments the Airport agreed to… Read the full news article
Grand Pacific Palisades Resort Named RCI® Green Award Platinum Winner
Parsippany, N.J., 2013-04-10 — /travelprnews.com/ — Carlsbad Seapointe Resort and Hilton Grand Vacations Club at MarBrisa also take home Gold and Silver honors respectively RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange and part of the Wyndham Worldwide family of brands (NYSE: WYN), today announced the winners of its RCI Green Awards with Grand Pacific Palisades Resort earning… Read the full news article
CONSERVATION WINS ON &BEYOND MNEMBA ISLAND, ZANZIBAR
2013-04-05 — /travelprnews.com/ — Located on a private atoll, 1.5 kilometres in circumference, off the coast of Zanzibar, &Beyond Mnemba Island Lodge has notched up several research and conservation successes over the past 12 months: The Island is one of only two protected nesting sites in Zanzibar for the endangered green turtle. Since 1996 the Lodge has been… Read the full news article
Celebrate the Earth in Hershey
Local Attractions Offer Special Events Surrounding Earth Day Hershey, Pa., 2013-04-04 — /travelprnews.com/ — Right in time for Earth Day, both ZooAmerica North American Wildlife Park and Hershey Gardens offer guests two unique ways to celebrate the planet on Sunday, April 21 with their “Party for the Planet” and “Gardenfest” events. ZooAmerica invites guests to experience “Party for the… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Resort Chiang Mai Invites Families to Celebrate Summer with the New Family Residence Villa Package
Enjoy the perfect summer getaway with time dedicated to parents and kids alike. 2013-04-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — There’s never a better time for a family getaway than summertime. So this year, treat the whole family to a getaway in Chiang Mai, andFour Seasons will ensure that parents and kids alike have their own time to enjoy. The three-night Family Residence… Read the full news article
Three Tour Operators To Earn Scholarships for the 2013 Adventure Travel World Summit
Seattle, WA, 2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Providing financial support to early-stage adventure tourism enterprises is the purpose behind the Tour Operator Scholarships launched today by the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and the legal office of Rome McGuigan, P.C., adventure travel legal specialists. Deserving scholarship winners for 2013 will gain access to the Adventure Travel Trade Association’s global network… Read the full news article
Discovery Centre to Open at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, Tanzania
2013-04-02 — /travelprnews.com/ — Launching June 2013, the Discovery Centre at Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti will allow guests to explore Tanzania’s remarkable wilderness, wildlife, people and culture. Part museum exhibit, part lecture theatre, the Discovery Centre will be the first lodge-based conservation research and education platform in the Serengeti. Visitors will be guided through the Serengeti’s key attributes by the… Read the full news article
Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and a cleaner world
Introducing a Greener Way at Four Seasons Hotel Houston. Hotel’s commitment to sustainability and a cleaner world. 2013-04-01 — /travelprnews.com/ — Four Seasons Hotel Houston embraces sustainability and appreciates the importance of socially responsible programs to help save lives and protect our planet. That’s why the Hotel has partnered with Clean the World to recycle soaps and bottled amenities from guest rooms… Read the full news article
ENTERPRISE HOLDINGS RECEIVES SUSTAINABILITY OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD FROM GLOBAL BUSINESS TRAVEL ASSOCIATION
Enterprise one of only five major companies to publish GRI-verified sustainability reports in travel industry Kirk Kazanjian: “Today’s customers have a strong interest in doing business with companies committed to sustainability” ST. LOUIS, 2013-03-29 — /travelprnews.com/ — Enterprise Holdings has received the 2013 Sustainability Outstanding Achievement Award from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), honoring the company as a leader… Read the full news article
Saint Louis Zoo, Mid-America Chevy Dealers sealed a multi-year partnership that will help conserve animals at home and around the world
2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — Mid-America Chevy Dealers, representing 33 Missouri and Illinois Chevy dealers, have sealed a multi-year partnership with the Saint Louis Zoo that will help conserve animals at home and around the world. The partnership includes opportunities for showcasing Chevy vehicles on Zoo grounds and at some of the Zoo’s most well-known events. Among… Read the full news article
Chile and Peru Pilot New Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria for Destinations
WASHINGTON, D.C., 2013-03-28 — /travelprnews.com/ — The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) has selected the Cusco-Sacred Valley-Machu Picchu corridor in Peru, and the shores of Lake Llanquihue, Puerto Varas, and Frutillar in the Lakes Region of Chile for the second round of its pilot program to test its new Criteria and Indicators for Destinations. These new Early… Read the full news article