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CAMBRIDGE, MA — Tourism is considered by the United Nations as one of the largest industries in the world, but its diverse, global footprint can threaten ecosystems and local cultures [...]
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New Fall Harvard Extension School Course Explores Sustainable Tourism
Posted on 03 September 2010
Wanted: great ecotourism innovation leaders
Posted on 19 July 2010
The International Ecotourism Society’s New Award Recognizes Innovation Leaders Uniting Conservation, Communities and Sustainable Travel
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES), as part of a series of initiatives commemorating the 20th anniversary [...]
2010 International Global Sustainable Tourism Conference – Nelspruit, Mbombela
Posted on 31 May 2010
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Mbombela Local Municipality and the Tshwane University of Technology’s Department of Tourism Management are pleased to announce the 2010 International Tourism Conference on Global Sustainable Tourism. This conference has been [...]
The Importance of Sports Tourism – ITTFA Industry Comment
Posted on 22 April 2010
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Copyright: ITTFA, Travel Mole, 22 April 2010
With a year ahead full of important sporting events, we look at how sports tourism has grown in importance from niche market to multi-billion [...]
What are the Major Trends in Travel?
Posted on 01 April 2010
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Copyright: Nadejda Popova, Euromonitor International, 24 March 2010
After announcing a record number of 11,127 exhibitors from 187 countries, ITB Berlin 2010 was regarded as a success.
Several major trends were revealed [...]
Green Travel Finder Directory Passes 8,000 Hotels for Searching and Booking
Posted on 29 March 2010
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Copyright: Sustainability Intelligence, Travel Mole, 16 March 2010
The Green Travel Finder (www.GreenTravelFinder.com) globe directory announced passing the milestone of 8,000 lodging establishments. Travellers can search and book directly with hotels, [...]
Passenger Rail Essential to Addressing Climate Concerns
Posted on 23 March 2010
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Copyright: eTN, Staff Writer, 22 March 2010
In a keynote speech delivered to the Northeast Climate Policy Forum, Amtrak president and CEO Joseph Boardman explained why passenger rail should be part [...]
Economic Meltdown Costs 5m Travel Jobs
Posted on 12 March 2010
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Copyright: Phil Davies, Travel Mole, 12 March 2010
Almost five million jobs in travel and tourism were lost last year due to the global economic meltdown.
And the forecast for recovery is [...]
ITB Berlin 2010 Trade Fair Fully Booked and with Slight Expansion
Posted on 10 March 2010
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Copyright: eTN Staff Writer, 09 March 2010
ITB Berlin is fully booked again. From March 10-14, 2010, more exhibitors than ever before will be presenting their products and services, which cover [...]
CSR in Tourism: Sustainability: Overarching Theme at ITB Berlin
Posted on 04 March 2010
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Copyright: Travel Mole, Valere Tjolle, 3 March 2010
New ideas and a fresh impetus for more corporate social responsibility in tourism – ITB CSR Day with controversial topics and a presentation [...]
- Tourism for Tomorrow Awards 2010 – Winner
- NAMIBIA has been shortlisted for the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC) awards in the community benefits category together with India and New Zealand.
- World Bank Gets Into Eco Tourism With Elephant-Friendly Mozambique Hotel
- Massive US funder selects eligible countries approves $ 350m for Malawi
- PATA to be Partner in 5th IIPT African Conference
- A&K Sanctuary Olonana in the Masai wins Eco Warrior Environmental Award
- Cape Town tourism takes Big Issue vendors to the top
- Tourism can help meet Biodiversity Targets, UNWTO says
- Tourism rises by over 300 percent in Angola
- SOUTH AFRICA – NUMBER ONE IN THE WORLD IN FAIR TRADE TOURISM
