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Positive Footprints - Nepal

Positive Footprints - Nepal
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Cuc Phuong National Park

Cuc Phuong National Park
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Bulls Fighting at the Stone Forest
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Estonian Soomaa National Park recieved two sustainable tourism labels within last week

source - http://blog.soomaa.com/2009/10/17/estonian-soomaa-national-park-recieved-two-sustainable-tourism-labels-within-last-week/

Soomaa (the Land of Bogs) National Park in Estonia joined the PAN Parks network of European wilderness areas as it proved excellence in combining wilderness protection and sustainable tourism development. To get the PAN Parks certification the Estonian park was subject to independent international verification according to the PAN Parks Principles and Crit…

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Posted by Aivar Ruukel on October 17th, 2009 at 5:28am — No Comments (Add)

Windsong Resort - A Turks and Caicos Resort

Looking for a Turks and Caicos real estate investment, or a Caribbean beach escape? Then plan a vacation so you can discover the area's most stunning Grace Bay resort at Windsong in Providenciales. Situated in the Caribbean in the British West Indies, 575 miles southeast of Miami and south of the Bahamas, Windsong is a boutique resort prized for its location on prime Grace Bay beach real estate.

Windsong residents and vacationers enjoy an intima

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Posted by Bunny Keo on October 4th, 2009 at 11:43pm — No Comments (Add)

Bhutan adventure, Travel ,Tour,excursion and Tourism with Tashi Gongphel Tours

Bhutan adventure, Travel ,Tour,excursion and Tourism with Tashi Gongphel Tours arrange a wide range of tours and visits to suit different needs and interests, we provide tours on Culture, Treks, Textiles, Festivals, Flora & Fauna, Bird watching, Religious Tours, Biking and other adventures.

We will also design a farmhouse visit or home stay so that our guests can experience an authentic Bhutanese lifestyle firsthand. This is based on individual interes

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Posted by Dorji Phuntsho on September 12th, 2009 at 11:22pm — No Comments (Add)

Top Five Tourism of Destinations of North India

North India is one of the most visited parts of India. There are a number of tourism destinations in this part of country. Jaipur, Udaipur, Delhi, Agra and Kashmir are considered are top destinations of northern India with great tourism potential and a number of attractions of tourist interest. While in India people must visit these fascinating destinations of northern part of the country. Delhi, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur are known for heritage, m…

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Posted by mahi on August 11th, 2009 at 6:27am — No Comments (Add)

Himachal Pradesh Tour- Refreshing and Delightful Tour of Lifetime

Are you looking for a prefect holiday destination in India? Come to Himachal Pradesh the perfect tourism destination of India. It is the most beautiful state of India endowed with exceptional natural beauty. The state is decorated with scintillating natural beauty, snow capped mountains, blossoming gardens, cascading waterfalls, colonial buildings, fruits orchards, emerald meadows, whistling rivers, lovely landscape, etc. Infact the entire state…

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Posted by Terence Lewis on August 10th, 2009 at 5:38am — No Comments (Add)

SustainableTourism News Stories

New Models for Resort Development

The future of the resort will emphasize social and environmental responsibility. ... the "resort development model of the past is dead." ... The old method of stamping out traditional-style resorts will not work in the future. He presented a "Triple Bottom-Line Thinking," which weaves the need to make profit with a wider balance of social and environmental responsibilities for the local community.

Does living “green” at home really effect how people travel?

60% of respondents recycle paper products at home, but only 30% recycle them while at a hotel. And while 60% of respondents conserve water at home, less than 40% do so while at a hotel. 80% of respondents take measures to conserve energy at home, only 40% do so while at a hotel. “Individuals might feel more obliged to behave in an environmentally friendly manner in their local community as opposed to the tourist destination,”

Kirkpatrick pushes Sedona National Scenic Area

Some 4 million people a year visit Sedona, Arizona, a community of about 11,500 tucked away in Oak Creek Canyon. The City Council at one point identified the designation as its top priority for Kirkpatrick's Republican predecessor, Rick Renzi. The council most recently voted against taking a position, saying it would wait until after Kirkpatrick drafted legislation.

Rising population makes 2050 climate cut harder

Population is rarely discussed at the climate talks as many developing nations say it smacks of interference in development by imposing birth control. ... population growth in poor nations was often exaggerated as a factor in emissions. The world's population is set to rise to 9 billion by 2050 from about 6.8 billion now, meaning more demand for energy, water and food.

What Are Coral Reef Services Worth? $130,000 To $1.2 Million Per Hectare, Per Year

Based on analysis of more than 80 coral reef valuation studies, the worth of services per hectare of coral reef breaks down as follows: * Food, raw materials, ornamental resources: average $1,100 (up to $6,000); * Climate regulation, moderation of extreme events, waste treatment / water purification, biological control: average $26,000 (up to $35,000); * Cultural services (eg. recreation / tourism): average $88,700 (up to $1.1 million); * Maintenance of genetic diversity: average $13,500 (up to $57,000)

Australia needs national plan for rising seas

Australia is an island continent with 80 percent of its 21 million people living on the coast. Authorities are split on adopting a policy of retreat or defense against rising seas.

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