Kicheche Camps has launched a new itinerary, The Kicheche Triangle, in Kenya’s Masai Mara and Laikipia.
The luxury travel company’s itinerary focuses on walking, wildlife, photography and conservation.
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Walking, Wildlife & Photos In Kenya
August 5th, 2010World Responsible Tourism Day
August 5th, 2010
Planning to participate on WTM World Responsible Tourism Day, November 10, 2010?
In association with the UNWTO, the World Travel Market global campaign is designed to inspire and educate the industry to help save the planet.
World’s Most Sustainable Wine?
August 4th, 2010
California vineyard and winery HALL Wines has won the International Award of Excellence in Sustainable Winegrowing from the Botanical Research Institute of Texas.
The recognition will be awarded on October 8, 2010 at the Fête du Vin Wine Dinner and Auction in Fort Worth, Texas.
Certified by the California Certified Organic Farmers, HALL Wines has a US Green Building Council Gold LEED Certified winery – HALL St. Helena in Napa Valley.
A Greener Middle East Resort
June 29th, 2010
Pool villa at night. Photo credit: Kiattipong Panchee
Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay, Oman has collected the ‘Green Guardian’ award at the inaugural Oman Green Awards.
Since it opened in 2008, the luxury eco-retreat has earned awards for its commitment to sustainable tourism.
The Green Guardian Award recognized the resort for its environmental protection, preservation and conservation and eco-friendly practices in the workplace and community.
A Green Hotel In Shanghai
June 21st, 2010
Lobby, Eaton Luxe, Nanqiao, Shanghai.
Shanghai’s new Eaton Luxe, Nanqiao, Shanghai is a greener hotel option in the business district of Fengxian in south Shanghai.
The upscale, 204-room hotel has environmental features including use of environmentally-friendly amenities; organic plants and the latest sustainable design and practices.
Nestled in the town of Nanqiao, the hotel says it’s committed to the advocacy of Eaton Hotels International of promoting the conservation of the environment.
Eaton Hotels International is a premium affiliate brand of Langham Hotels International, which manages the heritage hotel, The Langham in London.
For more info, visit the hotel site.
Image courtesy of Langham Hotels International
New Virgin Human Nature Collection
June 17th, 2010
Virgin Holidays has launched the Human Nature Collection, a new holiday collection with sustainable elements.
This global collection ranges from volunteering in South Africa, Thailand or Kenya to biking through Bangkok. It will be available online, through responsibletravel.com and retail trade partners including Co-Operative Travel Centres.
Says Andrew Shelton, marketing director, Virgin Holidays:
“The Human Nature Collection is about showing that it is perfectly possible to have an unforgettable holiday while at the same time leaving a positive imprint on the place you’ve been to, and the people you met.”
Responsible Tourism Awards
June 4th, 2010
Have you submitted your nomination for the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2010 yet?
There are only 10 days left to get nominated for the awards, organized by responsibletravel.com.
Since 2004 the Awards have “recognized the best tourism organizations, individuals, and destinations for their commitments to local communities, conserving the environment, and preserving biodiversity.”
FREE Travel Green Ebook
May 12th, 2010
Are you interested in ecotourism worldwide? Then you’ll definitely want to read the free ebook Travel Green Guide from The International Ecotourism Society (TIES).
Says Dr. Kelly Bricker, chair, TIES:
“As you will see in the extensive list of members in this guide, the world of ecotourism and sustainable travel is made up of numerous voices representing a diverse array of knowledge and expertise that will help you, the traveler, make responsible travel choices… By choosing wisely, you can make positive contributions to conservation, communities and sustainable travel around the world, one eco-trip at a time.”
Download the Travel Green Guide free here.
Image courtesy of TIES
Green Boutique Hotels In The U.S.
April 8th, 2010
Hotel Monaco, Portland, Oregon
U.S. boutique hotel company Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is striving to achieve Green Seal certification (Silver) for all of its properties.
The company has 50 hotels in 22 major U.S. cities. Recently, Kimpton announced that 46 of 50 hotels have completed the application process for Green Seal certification. Within the next 90 days, all the hotels are expected to be awarded certification.
To qualify, a hotel must demonstrate sustainable practices in:
- Waste minimization, reuse and recycling
- Energy efficiency, conservation and management
- Management of fresh water resources
- Waste water management
- Hazardous substances
- Environmentally sensitive purchasing
See OCEANS The Movie
March 23rd, 2010
Disneynature will release its next film OCEANS on Earth Day, April 22, 2010.
Narrated by actor/environmentalist Pierce Brosnan, the film will show never-before-seen imagery captured by state-of-the-art underwater technologies.
During opening week, April 22-28, 2010, Disneynature says it will make a donation to The Nature Conservancy to save coral reefs for every guest who sees OCEANS in its “See OCEANS, Save Oceans” program.
