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European Plan    europeFH.jpg   By:   Jena Tesse Fox

Whether old or new, hotels across the Atlantic are adhering to green standards. View


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November 22, 2011 | News | By Jena Tesse Fox

Guests of the Sheraton Waikiki and The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort will be able to charge their electric cars on site. more >>


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October 31, 2011 | News | By Nicole Lowary

The new Shangri-La Gardens at the Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort offers an escape for guests with volcano-heated river pools and specialty... more >>


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October 27, 2011 | News | By Nicole Lowary

Tourism Australia opened a polling booth on an island in the Great Barrier Reef to encourage people to vote for the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru in... more >>


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October 11, 2011 | News | By Nicole Lowary

Dr. Vivian Kulaga, CEO of Colombia World Tours, has taken her personal struggle with food allergies and created personalized diet plans for clients... more >>


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October 7, 2011 | News

Jordan's eco-lodges, Borneo's botanical diversity, and the Philippines top the list. more >>


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September 29, 2011 | News

Tan Vinh discovers a surprising time to visit Hoh Rain Forest, part of Olympic National Park in Washington State: the fall. more >>



On Location

May 27, 2009 | Blog | By Joe Pike

Before we began covering the Yokoso! Japan Travel Mart in Yokohama, Japan, Travel Agent had the privilege of taking part in the Hokuriku & Chubu... more >>


On Location

March 25, 2009 | Blog | By Mark Rogers

At the Green Travel Summit, Guido Bauer, vice president global sales, Green Globe Intl. Inc., ponders the the threat of exhausting interest and... more >>


On Location

March 23, 2009 | Blog | By Mark Rogers

David Jerome, senior vice president, corporate social responsibility, InterContinental Hotels, believes the hotel industry is pushing against an open... more >>


On Location

March 23, 2009 | Blog | By Mark Rogers

Jamie Sweeting, vice president of environmental stewardship and global chief environmental office for Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd., outlines cruise... more >>


On Location

March 23, 2009 | Blog | By Mark Rogers

Randy Krumpeck, global sourcing manager of travel and meetings for Sun Microsystems, suggests companies use rail travel and hybrid cars more often. more >>


On Location

March 23, 2009 | Blog | By Mark Rogers

David Refkin, former director of sustainable development for Time Inc., speaks about how economy, environment and social responsibility affect... more >>



Hotel Chocolat, St. Lucia

July 26, 2011 | Article | By Joe Pike

With tourism numbers nearly back to pre-downturn levels, the resurgent region is buzzing with activity. Travel Agent has the latest news on... more >>


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July 1, 2011 | Article | By Meagan Drillinger

Going green can no longer be viewed as a perk from a hospitality standpoint. It has become increasingly apparent that green is gold and ought to be a... more >>


Green Globe

April 19, 2011 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox

Agents have a choice of different shades of green—from just maintaining an eco-friendly office to specializing in responsible tourism. more >>


Cartagena

February 14, 2011 | Article | By Joe Pike

If big-name hotels, cruise lines and airlines can’t afford to pass up Colombia, then agents can’t, too. more >>


Costa Rica

July 1, 2010 | Article | By Joe Pike

Travel Agent has the latest intel for specialists looking to cash in on the ecotourism craze and sell more of this popular getaway destination to... more >>


A&K Family Philanthropic Journey, Kenya

April 15, 2010 | Article | By Meagan Drillinger

Abercrombie & Kent gives traveling families ample opportunities to contribute to cultural and ecological conservation and humanitarian relief... more >>



Greening the Oceans    greencruiseFH.jpg   By:   Susan Young

While there is still room for improvement, today’s cruise ships are energy-efficient and more environmentally friendly than their counterparts of the past. View

Green Travel Articles

  • Our 4th Anniversary: Looking Back and What’s Ahead

    When we launched Go Green Travel Green four years ago today, our goal was to make sustainable travel and living accessible to everyone. We wrote about our travels to Argentina and Belize, the steps we were taking to reduce our environmental impact, and tips for making travel easier and cheaper. We shared tips about finding [...]

  • THAI Launches Biofuels Flight and First Biofuels Passenger Flight in Asia through Travel Green Initiative

    THAI Launches Biofuels Flight and First Biofuels Passenger Flight in Asia through Travel Green InitiativeThai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) is set to be the first airline in Asia to fly a commercial passenger flight using biofuels, to support the Company’s Travel Green initiative as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program.Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, P

  • Green Travel Writer wanted...

    Go Green Travel Green (GGTG) is a leading travel website dedicated to making sustainable travel accessible for everyone. We’re growing and looking for a stellar writer to contribute 4-8 blog posts per month. Each post will pertain to travel, environmentalism, and/or intersection between the two. Qualifications Excellent writing skills Ability to write in an engaging voice Experience writ [...]

  • Green Travel Resolutions – 10 Ways to Travel Responsibly in 2012

    Zoë Smith offers 10 suggestions for travelers resolving to travel more responsibly in 2012.

  • Write for Us: We’re Hiring

    Go Green Travel Green is growing and we’re thrilled to announce a job opening for a Travel Writer. If you’re an excellent writer with a travel for passion and environmentalism, we’d love to have you join our team. The job description is below and at http://gogreentravelgreen.com/jobs/. Travel Writer with Environmental Focus Deadline: 1/31/12 or until filled [...]