Sustainable Tourism News
Bahamas island pushes sustainable travel
Star Island, a private-island destination currently under development in the Bahamas will open its doors in late 2009, its mix of high-luxury and high-sustainability could be the talk of the travel industry.
Delta Hotels serves sustainable seafood
In an area well known for its bountiful and fresh seafood, Delta’s hotels in British Columbia are partnering with Ocean Wise, a Vancouver Aquarium conservation program that guides restaurants and their patrons in making environmentally friendly seafood choices.
Westin spearheads sustainable hoteling
Travel can turn even the most Prius-like consumer into a gas-guzzling SUV, according to a survey of frequent travellers commissioned by ELEMENT Hotels, a new Westin-inspired extended-stay brand from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
Dominica: A Role Model For Sustainable Tourism
Caribbean destination Dominica was featured as a role model for sustainable tourism development at the First International Conference on Environmental and Sustainable Development (CIEMADeS in Spanish), held at Hotel Renaissance Jaragua Hotel and Casino in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, August 10-12, 2005.