How much carbon do you put in the environment?
The Native Energy site is good because it is underwritten by a number of credible organizations and the money goes to fund renewable energy. The Sustainable Travel International also funds renewable energy and considers all greenhouse gases, not just carbon. They both have calculators so people can easily calculate their own offset cost...
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FAA: Airline safety management systems not quite ready for prime time
An international call for airlines to have safety management systems in place by January 2009 will probably not be met in the USA as the Federal Aviation Administration and other stakeholders attempt to perfect how the tools are used in practice. Click for full story...
At Five Year Celebration, Philadelphia Gay Tourism Caucus Announces Five New Goals
New efforts to promote region as a leading gay-friendly travel destination. Click for full story...
After Iceberg Sunk Cruise Ship, Antarctic Tourism Sinking
After bearing 5 hours in sub-zero temperatures, passengers and crew of the MS Explorer are now safe and sound. Environmentalists and the Antarctica tourism industry, however, are in distress.
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Skyservice Airlines cuts emissions with introduction of first
fuel efficient
Boeing B-757 in Canada
Skyservice Airlines is pleased to announce with the support of CIT Aerospace, the introduction into service of a Boeing B-757 aircraft equipped with Aviation Partners Boeing blended winglets.
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Myanmar crisis is main point in UN, Vietnam New York meeting
The United Nations secretary-general’s special adviser on Myanmar has met with with officials in Vietnam as part of his consultations with regional leaders on the situation in the Southeast Asian nation where government forces cracked down on peaceful protesters just a few months ago, it was announced yesterday.
UN spokesperson Michele Montas told reporters Ibrahim Gambari met with the Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, and delivered a letter from secretary-general Ban Ki-moon, seeking support for his good offices’ effort in the Myanmar process. Mr. Gambari also met with the country’s foreign minister. Click for full story...
Follow the crowd: 4 travel secrets of the herd
Despite what you've heard, conventional wisdom is often wrong. Click for full article...
Biz group backs medical tourism in Central Luzon
The Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PamCham) has reaffirmed its support to the promotion of medical tourism as a sunrise industry in Central Luzon. Click for full article...
Africa: Time We Had Youth-Oriented Tourism Packages
The youth travel market has grown over the years because of a rise in disposable incomes within the youths and a general appreciation of travel in terms of fulfilling their individual growth. Click for full article...
Thai mahouts ride tourist craze for elephants
Trudging the city streets with a hungry four-tonne elephant at your heels is not a job for everyone. Click for full article... |
