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A Workable Vision of Minoan Greatness Reborn on Crete Island

2020-10-18 by Phil Butler

Galatas River Valley

I woke this morning with the afterglow of an unknown face burned into my cerebral cortex. Stirred from a lucid dream by the rare sound of barking by my Cretan Hound Mojito, I tried hard to recall the vivid imagery of dreamy fantasy. In the dream, a man dressed scantily in typical Minoan fashion stood […]

Tags: agriculture, agrotourism, Cretan olive oil, crete, Crete archaeology, Crete gastronomy, Crete Region, culinary tourism, EU, Galatas Palace, Galatas temple, Galatas village, George Rethemiotakis, Greece industries, Green tourism, green travel, Heraklion prefecture, Kostis Christakis, Minaon Civilization, Minas Liapakis, olive oil industry, olive oil standards, Stelios Kanakis, world olive oils

French and German Travelers More Eco-Conscious

2017-03-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

PARKROYAL Hotel on Pickering in Singapore

According to a recent survey by TUI Group one-in-ten European travelers book eco-friendly hotels. Some 3,000 holidaymakers were queried on their travel accommodation tendencies.

Tags: eco-friendly, eco-hotels, green travel, sustainability, travel, TUI

Serbia Adopts “EcoDots – Europe Green Travel”

2014-06-20 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Serbia has now become the first country in eastern Europe to adopt “EcoDots – Europe Green Travel”, an international green initiative aimed at connecting tourists and the hospitality industry. From hospitality sector professionals to local communities, the initiative promotes sustainable travel across Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Slovenia and Serbia.

Tags: environmentally friendly, green travel, Serbia tourism, Serbia travel, sustainable tourism, sustainable travel

World Legacy Awards Call for Entries Announced

2014-06-03 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Costas Christ

The World Legacy Awards Call for Entries was announced yesterday. In a collaboration in between National Geographic and ITB Berlin, the awards will will showcase the leading travel and tourism companies, organizations and destinations.

Tags: awards, Green awards, Green business, green hotels, green travel, ITB Berlin, National Geographic, sustainable tourism, World Legacy Awards

Eco-Friendly Gadgets to Take With You On Your Travels

2012-02-06 by Guest Author

iPhone greenery.

Seeing the world is undeniably one of the greatest pleasures life brings. It’s an eye-opening, life affirming experience that may well leave you with you your greatest memories ever. Yet a niggling feeling often comes with the territory – you know deep down that despite your best hippie-throwback like intentions, travelling just isn’t that eco-friendly.

Tags: conservation, eco devices, eco fun, eco travel, ecotravel, green, green tech, green travel, travel gadgets, travel tech, travel technology

Kuoni’s Ananea: Much More Than Eco Friendly, Unforgettable

2011-08-07 by Phil Butler

Kenya tree

Zurich based Kuoni Group announces their latest initiative, environmentally aware travel. The Switzerland travel company Alfred Kuoni began back in 1906, has grown to be a leader where innovation, and the term “best” suits guests. With branch operations in over 30 countries about the globe, Kuoni is known for their specialization, but the company probably should be more popular with the mainstream, here’s why.

Tags: Born Free, Born Free Foundation, Born Free the movie, eco travel, Elsa, green travel, interactive, Kenya, Kuona UK, Kuoni Travel, Press, PRWeb, safari, sustainable tourism, tour companies, travel news, Virginia McKenne, volunteer travel, world travel

Scandinavia’s Stena Line – First Wind Powered Ferry

2011-06-23 by Phil Butler

Stena Line employs wind turbine technology

Stena Line, one of the world’s largest ferry lines, has just initiated what may be game changing innovation. The Scandinavian transport and travel service announced their equipping the world’s first passenger ferry equipped with wind turbine technology.

Tags: environmental travel, ferries, Finland, green travel, ISO 14001, Netherlands, Nordic travel, Norway, passenger ferries, Robert Åkerlund, Scandinavia crusies, Scandinavia travel, Scandinavian travel, Scanidnavian cruises, Stena Line, Sweden, travel technology, turbines, wind turbines

Tourism for Tomorrow Rewards Sustainable Tourism

2011-05-24 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Alpine Pearls

At the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in Las Vegas, three Three destinations were selected as the world’s best when it comes to sustainable tourism. These highly coveted tourism awards represent some of this year’s most visible and important, and especially kicking off one of the world’s largest travel trade conferences.

Tags: agro travel, Alpine Pearls, enviro travel, environmental travel, green travel, Guludo Beach Lodge, Intrepid Travel, Singita Pamushana, sustainability, sustainable travel, Tourism for Tomorrow, travel awards, travel news, travel winners, Travelport

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