EcoGreenHotel’s Director of Sustainability, Jeff Kiec recently completed a series of green hotel case study presentations in Texas and Arkansas. Along with the local Convention and Visitor Bureaus of Bentonville, Arkansas and Plano, Texas and the SBDC for Enterprise Excellence, EcoGreenHotel spread the word about hospitality sustainability ... - More
As part of America’s Schools Program’s ongoing commitment to environmental education and awareness, they are teaming up with Sustainable Travel International (STI), to offer two trips in 2010 that exemplify responsible tourism in action. - More
The Travel Institute announced the release of a new Lifestyle Specialist course for travel agents that’s focused on sustainable travel and tourism. This course joins eight other Lifestyle Specialist courses offered by The Travel Institute each one allowing travel professionals to test and earn an industry recognized credential. - More
The Bentonville Convention & Visitors Bureau and EcoGreenHotel have teamed up to bring the local hotel community an educational look inside the Green Hospitality movement. EcoGreenHotel’s Jeff Kiec LEED AP will be presenting real world case studies. Bentonville is the worldwide headquarters of Wal-Mart a global corporate leader in the sustainabi... - More
Experian recently listed its 'Top 20 websites in the 'Travel' online industry for the month of December 2009, based on visits.' Among those sites - which include such well-known stops as Priceline.com and MapQuest-only three attempt to highlight green hotels - More
Created to support BC's tourism industry to incorporate more sustainable business practices, ETHOS is launching into 2010 with a new website and travel calculator, over a dozen new partnerships, tools and programs in its goal to position BC as one of the most sustainable tourism destinations in the world. - More
After finalizing a comprehensive, first-of-its-kind agreement, Sustainable Travel International (STI), a non-profit global leader in sustainable development and responsible tourism, announced today their collaboration with Ecolodges Indonesia (ELI), a pioneering, ecotourism provider operating in an emerging economy, with a focus on biodiversity ... - More
Bidding starts today for Sustainable Travel International's bi-annual Green Travel Auction. The online auction starts at 8 am EDT on October 15th and runs 24 hours a day until October 30th. Through the Green Travel Auction, STI brings travelers and responsible travel companies together to raise money for its educational programs and to promote s... - More
