Middle East

Middle East “needs more protected areas”

Governments in the Middle East should be putting more effort into protecting their natural environments and creating more protected areas, an environmental organization says.

Natural Habitats Threatened

Middle East "needs more protected areas"

Governments in the Middle East should be putting more effort into protecting their natural environments and creating more protected areas, an environmental organization says.

Vigorous Discussion Expected At ETOA Conference

Does being "green" work for consumers?

Over the last few decades, concern for the environment has soared up the political and business agenda.

UK

Prince of Wales urges travel industry to “redouble efforts” to reduce damage on environment

In a video address to delegates at the ABTA Travel Convention in Gran Canaria, His Royal Highness said the industry is in a unique position to intervene and assist global projects to protect regions c

Growing Tourism Without Endangering The Environment

5th annual Green Day clean-ups organized at Victoria Hotels and Resorts

On World Tourism Day, 5 hotels of the French group Victoria Hotels and Resorts in Vietnam and Cambodia, held their annual Green Day event to show their commitment to environment protection and to send

Antarctic Tourism

Tourism in Antarctica threatening South Pole environment

Tourism in Antarctica has grown dramatically. In 1985, just a few thousand people visited the area but in the season 2007/2008 more than 40,000 did the same.

Green Pope

Pope says tourists must not harm the planet

ROME — Pope Benedict XVI has urged tourists to respect the environment and local cultures, touching again on a theme that has earned him a reputation as the "green pope."

Wolfgang’s East Africa tourism report

ENVIRONMENTALISTS FIND ALLIES IN NORWAY

Green Globe Benchmarked Company

Amsterdam aims to lead Europe’s MICE market in environmental responsibility

In its bid to is take a leadership position for environmental responsibility in Europe’s Meetings, Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) market, Amsterdam’s RAI has confirmed that is has s

Emirates Airline

Emirates Airline puts focus on the environment

Dubai’s Emirates Airlines on Monday unveiled a program called Emvironment, a series of new initiatives to further improve the environmental performance of its operations worldwide.

Diving World

Under the sea: Scuba excursions beneficial to coastal towns

To many scuba-certified cruise passengers, one of the best parts of the voyage is the chance to explore beneath the waves they've been crossing.

Environment

Executive Talk: Martin Porsgaard Nielsen

SAS Scandinavian Airlines has been for long an advocate of sustainable development in relation to the environment. A position that reflects Scandinavia society’s general relation to nature.

Community-Based Projects For Hawaii’s Natural Environment

Hawaii Tourism Authority requests proposals for natural resources program

HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency for tourism, is seeking to fund community-based projects that respect, enhance and perpetuate Hawaii’s natural environment and a

Environment Protection

For Rwanda gov’t, environment is top priority

KAMPALA, Uganda (eTN) - The parliament of Rwanda has now passed strengthened legislation, banning the import, use and production of all polythene bags inside Rwanda.

Government Credits Reputation For Pristine Environment

New Zealand tourism revenue hits record

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - The government credited New Zealand's reputation for having a pristine environment for the nearly 5 percent rise in tourism revenue for the year through March 2007 reaching a

Environmental Program Details Vision Of Mobility Tomorrow

Lufthansa targets new aims in environment and climate protection

Lufthansa spelled out ambitious goals in its strategic environmental program.

Environment

Thailand’s selected protection for Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai National Park

BANGKOK, Thailand (eTN) - In 2005, UNESCO put the Dong Phayayen-Khao Yai Forest Complex in the Nakhon Ratchasima into its World Heritage List. UNESCO’s decision relied on the fact that the Forest Complex is home to more than 800 species of fauna, including gibbons and 392 bird species, with some of the species being endangered species.

1st Euro-Mediterranean Meeting Of Ministers Responsible For Tourism

Tourism must not destroy Mediterranean environment: ministers

Tourism ministers agreed here Thursday on the need to curb the burgeoning spread of tourist hotels and other facilities that might one day damage the environment of the Mediterranean coast.

Environment & Royalty

Prince faces climate change dilemma over cruise

He says he is a green pioneer, and flaunts his environmental credentials. So why is Prince Charles leaving on a cruise that will do as much damage to the planet as 260 transatlantic flights?

Green tourism spotlight: Shangri-La Hotels

Efforts by Shangri-La Hotels have resulted to 6.7 kg Carbon Dioxide (CO²) saved for every available room night operated.