Category - Green

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United Airlines: Flying towards a more sustainable future

7 years ago

For the second time since launching its industry-leading Eco-Skies program, United Airlines was named the Eco-Airline of the Year by Air Transport World (ATW) magazine. The award recognizes an airline in global commercial aviation for its environmental leadership as demonstrated by consistent and impactful environmental action within the company and in the industry. The magazine awarded United with the top honor for multiple initiatives in 2016 and prior years, including becoming the first U.S...

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Going green and staying green: Kenya Tourism

7 years ago

Modelling a Sustainable Future for Tourism in East Africa under the 2017 theme “Sustainable Tourism & SDGs” will be on the agenda of the 3rd Annual Green Tourism Summit, convened and hosted by Sustainable Travel & Tourism Agenda (STTA Kenya). The regional meeting will take place in Nairobi, Kenya from 13th until the 15th of June and is designed to be a multi-stakeholder platform inspiring action towards a sustainable tourism sector in East Africa. The 2017 Summit is inspired by the...

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NASA, NOAA data show 2016 warmest year on record globally

7 years ago

Earth’s 2016 surface temperatures were the warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880, according to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Globally-averaged temperatures in 2016 were 1.78 degrees Fahrenheit (0.99 degrees Celsius) warmer than the mid-20th century mean. This makes 2016 the third year in a row to set a new record for global average surface temperatures. The 2016 temperatures continue a long-term warming trend...

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Dealing with climate change: Engage SUN

7 years ago

SUN – the Strong Universal Network – is a new movement to respond to existential climate change and supports the intensifying 2050 carbon targets of the Paris Agreement.  It is a legacy of the late Maurice Strong, the visionary who led many historical sustainable development initiatives, including the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. He was a champion of climate resilience and green travel. We are spearheading SUN to underscore the reality of climate change and the imperative of rapid, continuous...

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European Green Capital 2016: Program of green Ljubljana successfully concluded

7 years ago

The event GREEN NIGHT.FOR YOU. featuring the Perpetuum Jazzile group concluded the year-long project of Ljubljana – European Green Capital 2016, on 2 January 2017. The title European Green Capital 2016 was marked by a year-long program divided into twelve thematic months. January was characterized by smart waste management, February focused on local self-sufficiency, March on responsible waste management, April on quality of the acoustic environment, May on green spaces, June on energy...

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Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort embraces green initiatives

7 years ago

Located along a stretch of one of the most beautiful beaches in the world in Punta Cana, Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort is leading the way for exercising sustainable initiatives and has been honored, for the fourth consecutive year, with a recertification from Green Globe, a premier worldwide certification and improvement program designed to improve economic, social, and environmental sustainability. The multi-resort complex, Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort features two adjacent hotels – 589...

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Blue Horizons Garden Resort, Grenada achieves Gold Membership in environmental stewardship

7 years ago

Blue Horizons Garden Resort in Grenada proudly announces that after their fifth consecutive year of Green Globe recertification, the resort has been rewarded with Gold Membership. The resort now joins an esteemed 79 other members globally, ranks 6th in the Caribbean region and the 1st in Pure Grenada. Owner, Arnold D. Hopkin said, “Since 2003 our resort has been committed to practicing sustainable initiatives. We are honored to have been re-certified by Green Globe and a recipient of their GOLD...

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Canada-US Arctic strikes a major win for unique ecosystems

7 years ago

This year, US President Obama and Canada Prime Minister Trudeau announced a new partnership to embrace opportunities and confront challenges in the changing Arctic, with Indigenous and Northern partnerships, and responsible, science-based leadership. Over the past year, both countries have engaged a range of partners and stakeholders, including Indigenous peoples and Northern communities, state, provincial and territorial governments, nongovernmental organizations and businesses. Today...

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European Green Capital 2016 launches campaign against plastic bags

7 years ago

The City of Ljubljana has launched a campaign against plastic bags with the slogan “I’m not lasting, but therefore less annoying. I’m a biodegradable bag.” with the aim of reducing the use of plastic bags which are very harmful to the environment. The City of Ljubljana has developed the campaign within the framework of the title Ljubljana, European Green Capital 2016, and in addition to the City Administration it involves all public institutes and companies operating under the...

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Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport: Sustainable hospitality from the ground up

7 years ago

Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport has for the first time been awarded Green Globe certification. Hyatt Place is the second Hyatt property in Amsterdam to be certified with this internationally recognized award for sustainable operations and is committed to Hyatt’s 2020 Vision to, “Use Resources Thoughtfully, Build Smart, and Innovate and Inspire.” Stefan Blömker, General Manager at Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport said, “We are proud and excited to have been awarded the Green Globe certificate...

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Ecotourism and diving in the spotlight at biodiversity conference

7 years ago

A coalition of dive industry stakeholders and conservation NGOs has joined forces to demand recognition and protection for Diving and Ecotourism at the United Nations Convention on Biodiversity´s (CBD) biennial meeting, amidst rampant loss of species and habitats to unsustainable uses which threaten the livelihoods of millions of people who depend on non-extractive uses of nature for generating quality jobs and income. A side-event titled “Sharks, Parks and Whales: Non-Extractive Uses of...

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What are the key attributes of a sustainability manager?

7 years ago

When a property decides to go down the road of sustainability and get itself an eco certification, a question often arises how will this be maintained? Who will continue the momentum? Indeed, these are valid concerns, especially for smaller hotels, as handling the monitoring and reporting alone is big job. Interpreting and acting on results and implementing new initiatives requires focused dedication. When Hamanasi first became Green Globe certified, our General Manager primarily handled our...

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Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai wins Gold

7 years ago

Green Globe congratulates Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate, Dubai on achieving Gold Membership with its recertification for the fifth consecutive year. Robert Barker, General Manager of Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate said, “We are delighted to have been re-certified by Green Globe. We are very proud of the team at Mövenpick Hotel Ibn Battuta Gate who are all truly dedicated to environmentally sustainable tourism and this has been demonstrated through a variety of initiatives. “Along with our...

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UNWTO underlines potential of tourism to preserve biodiversity

7 years ago

Just a few weeks ahead of launching the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development, which will be celebrated throughout 2017, UNWTO underlined in Cancun the need for national policies and frameworks for sustainable tourism that protect biodiversity and foster multi-stakeholder partnerships. With the objective of advancing the contribution of the tourism sector to biodiversity preservation the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) participated in the UN Biodiversity Conference COP13...

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90 percent of Israel’s waste water is recycled, 4 times higher than any country

7 years ago

Israel’s Minister of Strategic Affairs & Public Diplomacy, Gilad Erdan paid tribute to Israel’s world-renowned sustainable innovation at this week’s first-ever Israeli CSR Experience Conference hosted by Maala, the country’s CSR standards organization. “Today, nearly 90 percent of our waste water is recycled,” Minister Erdan stated. “That’s around four times higher than any other country in the world. It is a remarkable achievement and this benefits not only Israel...

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Green Lodging News, Greenview launch Green Lodging Trends Report 2016

7 years ago

Green Lodging News, lodging’s leading environmental news source, and Greenview, a leader in advancing hotel sustainability, have released the Green Lodging Trends Report 2016. The report details the results of the first annual Green Lodging Survey conducted earlier this year and is available at no cost by clicking here. The report is based on data from more than 2,000 hotels in 44 countries and covers topics ranging from air quality to energy management to staff involvement. The report includes...

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InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam celebrates 150-year jubilee with Green Globe

7 years ago

InterContinental Amstel Amsterdam has again been acknowledged for sustainable business in the tourism industry. Ever since opening its doors almost 150 years ago, this luxury hotel has been concerned with its environment and the wellbeing of the citizens of Amsterdam. The hotel takes a special responsibility for the development of the city and supports its local community. Several local initiatives are supported each year including, Only Friends Sports Club, “Het Feest” foundation, and “De...

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Israel’s world-leading environmental innovation to be exposed at inaugural CSR conference

7 years ago

The first-ever Israeli CSR Experience Conference, taking place November 30 – December 1, will expose Israel’s world-renowned social and environmental innovation and the strides it continues to make in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). From the world’s most environmentally recycled paper to water shortage solutions, sustainable healthcare, energy conservation and the green construction and infrastructure of the future, Israel continues to lead the way in sustainable innovation...

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GSTC announces online training courses for new certificate in sustainable tourism

7 years ago

The Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), a global organization for quality sustainability standards in travel and tourism, offers through its Sustainable Tourism Training Program (STTP) practical insights and expert guidance to help tourism industry professionals implement sustainability best practices. Starting in 2017, the STTP training classes will include, in addition to onsite training classes offered in various locations around the world, a series of facilitated online training...

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Parkhotel Den Haag: A heart of gold in Den Haag community

7 years ago

The Netherlands is one of Europe’s most socially and environmentally progressive countries and demands all its businesses to make a substantial commitment to sustainability. Located in the renowned home of international justice, Parkhotel Den Haag has dedicated its property, and its team, to being contributors and leaders in their community. For five years the hotel has also been audited and certified to the Green Globe’s international standard for travel and tourism. This continuous...

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Pakistan launches “Green Pakistan Program”

7 years ago

Pakistan stands among those countries where “green cover” - “forestation” - disappeared at the fastest deteriorating rate due to immense population pressure mingled with unchecked activities of timber mafias that played havoc with forests mostly in fragile lands of northern Pakistan.