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Hacker claim by ResponsibleTravel just a marketing wheeze
Rather quirky attempt at publicity today from eco-travel site ResponsibleTravel.com after claiming it was hacked by a non-malicious user but decided to keep the content. An email to media and users...
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Deficit-hit and a green-inspired governments consider new technology over travel
One of the most venerable organizations in the Green Movement has published and interesting report on UK Government Travel. http://assets.wwf.org.uk/downloads/wwf_excess_baggage_exec.pdf The report...
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Airbus and the green aircraft of the future – possible, probably or just puff?
Airbus made a big deal at the recent Farnborough show as it presented concepts of a plane in 40 years time. So here’s a thought. Why not implement some of it now… More than three years ago Easyjet’s...
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Will dot-coms care about sustainability when they move in on adventure tours?
This week I am at the Adventure Travel World Summit taking place in Aviemore, Scotland. Around 600 delegates from 52 countries and not a single travel startup and only a few travel tech companies...
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ResponsibleTravel relaunches website, but better stuff behind the scenes
Relatively run-of-the-mill web relaunch story from ResponsibleTravel this week, except a closer look shows the company is doing some interesting things with its suppliers. One of the earlier...
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Is it responsible to distribute responsible tourism products?
It is Responsible Tourism Week – the organisers define it as an “unconference” mashup, exploring issues around responsible tourism and Web 2.0. Before all you airline/hotel types turn off, please read...
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ResponsibleTravel plots destination product and services platform
More developments in the fascinating online tours and activities sector with ResponsibleTravel launching a new service to give locals the ability to promote experiences and sell product. The move is...
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TLabs Showcase – Green Path Transfers
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring UK-based green travel-focused ground transport service Green Path Transfers. Who and what are you (including personnel and backgrounds)? Green Path...
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Rome2Rio wants travellers to consider their green options
Carbon offsetting was all the rage a few years back – at least in terms of PR and new initiatives – until the economy started biting and travel companies and consumers focused elsewhere. Not so for...
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Defining green — Hotels attempt standards on carbon impacts
You’ve heard of XML standards and standards for Electronic Miscellaneous Documents? Now the hotel industry is attempting to forge a standard for measuring the impact of carbon emissions. The...
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Hoteliers get help to go green with paperless initiatives
Silverbyte Systems, a specialist in hotel management software, is helping properties go green via a series of technology initiatives. The company has added green elements to its existing Optima...
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MovoMovo brings person-to-person trip car hire to Spain
TLabs Showcase on travel startups featuring Spain-based MovoMovo, a new person-to-person car sharing platform for visitors to tourist resorts in Spain. Who and what are you (including personnel and...
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