Bar lounge, Aloft Portland.
Looking for a greener hotel in Portland? One place is Aloft Portland Airport at Cascade Station which has received Green Seal certification for its commitment to environmental responsibility.
Recently, the hotel also began participating in the Blue Sky program, a Pacific Power renewable wind energy project.
Ecocabin in Shropshire, England.
Cabin fever doesn’t have to be a bad thing. If you love self-catering holidays, then cabin holidays by One Off Places can be great green options.
“Far more than a campsite, cabins offer you four solid walls, but also tend to be in beautiful settings,” says the company. “What better way to unwind from the whirlwind of life.”
Do you want to learn more about sustainable tourism? EarthCheck has released a new series of free sustainability fact sheets, voluntary carbon offsetting information sheets and case studies of EarthCheck Members.
This sustainable tourism library was developed by Australia-based EarthCheck with the University of Queensland.
The material covers topics including renewable energy, water consumption, energy efficient air conditioning and green procurement. Each fact sheet shows real industry examples with capital investment costs; operational savings and the overall return on investment.
Says EarthCheck:
“We take seriously our responsibility to provide the travel and tourism industry with credible information regarding how best to reap the benefits associated with the greening of the global economy….These (sheets) help demystify the benefits of sustainable tourism and clarify the differences between an eco badge, and an environmental management system such as EarthCheck, which provides benchmarking and certification services and offers transparency through independent, third party audits.”
Download the sustainable tourism library here.
Image courtesy of EarthCheck
