A Growing Role for Tourism in Sustainable Development
Think of environmentally friendly businesses, and you probably think of things like solar power, green building and recycling. But according to a report released last week by the U.N. Environment Programme (UNEP), one of the most promising green industries — at least when it comes to creating economic growth, reducing poverty, fueling job creation and .. read more
The LOHAS marketplace is fundamentally changing the structure of the American economy – and not the other way round
Who’s Changing Whom? The LOHAS marketplace is fundamentally changing the structure of the American economy—and not the other way around – By Eric Peterson Today’s LOHAS marketplace is the economic equivalent of a big, adolescent puppy, steadily growing and irrepressibly moving … somewhere. The head doesn’t always know what the tail is doing, and its .. read more
Growth of Eco-Tourism Raises Concerns
NEW YORK — The globe’s icy poles took center stage in Washington last week at the first joint meeting of those international bodies governing — or trying to govern — the ever-more fragile Arctic and Antarctic regions. According to the U.S. State Department, the joint conference brought together 400 diplomats and assorted regional managers from .. read more
Top 10 LUXURY Eco-Travel Destinations
Going to an exotic locale with breathtaking surroundings to relax and restore yourself doesn’t necessarily mean leaving behind a giant footprint. Luxury resorts, spas, and lodges around the world are being built according to strict environmental standards or renovating to improve energy-efficiency and water conservation. Even in the most far-flung places you can find accommodations .. read more
Top Five Destinations for Ecotourism
Are you an eco-adventurer? If your idea of a perfect trip is getting up close and personal with the natural world, you’ll want to check out one of these dream destinations for ecotourists. From lush jungles and colorful coral reefs to sprawling savannas and fabulous fjords, the five regions we’ve selected encompass some of the .. read more
Luxury Ecotourism Destinations
Luxury travel denotes well-appointed hotel suites, fine dining, and massages at an on-site full-service day spa. To the uninitiated, ecotourism conjures up images of pup tents, manual labor, and, if you’re lucky, hot water for your shower. Where the two meet are often exotic, remote or tropical locales. Fans of upscale vacations may feel the .. read more
