Tourism2030 - October2011-12-05T18:10:27Ztag:root.destinet.eu,2011-12-05:/demo-design/News/2008/10http://root.destinet.eu/demo-design/misc_/EnviroWindows/Site.gifECOTRANSTourism2030Ted Turner Announces First-Ever Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria at World Conservation Congresstag:root.destinet.eu,2012-02-28:/demo-design/News/2008/10/ted-turner-announces-first-ever-global2012-02-28T16:26:41Zmiruna badescuHerbert Hamele<p><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10" /><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10" /><link href="file:///C:%5CDOKUME%7E1%5Cherbert%5CLOKALE%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:HyphenationZone>21</w:HyphenationZone> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} p.MsoPlainText, li.MsoPlainText, div.MsoPlainText {margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Courier New"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:70.85pt 70.85pt 2.0cm 70.85pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><strong><font face="arial,helvetica,sans-serif" size="3"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Voluntary standards help travel suppliers around the world meet increasing consumer demand for products and services that will have positive effects on communities and the environment.</span></font></strong></p><p><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document" /><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 10" /><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 10" /><link href="file:///C:%5CDOKUME%7E1%5Cherbert%5CLOKALE%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtml1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml" rel="File-List" /><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:WordDocument> <w:View>Normal</w:View> <w:Zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:HyphenationZone>21</w:HyphenationZone> <w:Compatibility> <w:BreakWrappedTables/> <w:SnapToGridInCell/> <w:WrapTextWithPunct/> <w:UseAsianBreakRules/> </w:Compatibility> <w:BrowserLevel>MicrosoftInternetExplorer4</w:BrowserLevel> </w:WordDocument> </xml><![endif]--><style> <!-- /* Style Definitions */ p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0cm; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ansi-language:EN-US; mso-fareast-language:EN-US;} @page Section1 {size:612.0pt 792.0pt; margin:70.85pt 70.85pt 2.0cm 70.85pt; mso-header-margin:36.0pt; mso-footer-margin:36.0pt; mso-paper-source:0;} div.Section1 {page:Section1;} --> </style><!--[if gte mso 10]> <style> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Normale Tabelle"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0cm; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} </style> <![endif]--><strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'">October 6, 2008 (Barcelona, Spain)</span></strong><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'"> – United Nations Foundation Founder and Chairman Ted Turner joined the Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) today to announce the first-ever globally relevant sustainable tourism criteria at the IUCN World Conservation Congress. The new criteria – based on thousands of best practices culled from the existing standards currently in use around the world – were developed to offer a common framework to guide the emerging practice of sustainable tourism and to help businesses, consumers, governments, non-governmental organizations and education institutions to ensure that tourism helps, rather than harms, local communities and the environment. </span> </p>New report from Forum for the Future outlines survival strategies for the tourism industrytag:root.destinet.eu,2012-02-28:/demo-design/News/2008/10/new-report-forum-future-outlines-survival2012-02-28T16:26:41Zmiruna badescuVicky Murray<p> </p><p>Survival strategies for the tourism industry </p><p>A future where tourism benefits local economies and respects the environment is not only possible, it makes good business sense, reveals a report released today by sustainable development organisation <a href="http://communicationsaj.createsend1.com/t/1/l/sikq/tuitiyli/www.forumforthefuture.org">Forum For The Future</a>.</p><p>Investing in energy efficiency, implementing staff retention programmes and re-thinking waste are all ways in which resorts can become more profitable while benefitting local communities and the environment, according to Paradise Found.</p><p>The report also demonstrates how leading businesses in the tourist industry are taking action on climate change, cutting greenhouse gas emissions in expectation of tough regulations and making plans to adapt to the consequences of changing weather systems.</p><p>"The collapse of several airlines and tour operators shows that the industry needs to take long-term sustainability factors into account in its strategic planning," says Stephanie Draper, author of the report and Acting Director of the Forum's business programme.</p><p>"The industry has been blindsided by roller coaster fuel prices and the economic downturn. Issues like climate change and water are just around the corner. To be sustainable financially, as well as environmentally and socially, the industry needs a new approach.</p><p>"This report challenges the industry to see sustainability in tourism destinations as an opportunity, a chance to differentiate, innovate and save money. Paradise Found embodies our vision of a future where profitable tourist resorts benefit local people and exist in harmony with their environment."</p><p>Paradise Found demonstrates how investment in five key areas - the environment, people, community, infrastructure and finance - can enhance profitability and highlights best practice. It serves as a guide for tour operators, developers, hoteliers and other tourism providers involved in building new resorts or refurbishing existing buildings.</p><p>Whilst the report finds that there is no one tourism development that is yet truly sustainable, there are resorts that are leading the way in certain aspects of sustainability.</p><p>Soneva Fushi by Six Senses in the Maldives is one of a growing number of destinations which are already reaping the benefits of incorporating carbon management into their business. Since starting to manage its energy use in 2004 it has halved its carbon footprint. It plans to go carbon positive by 2010 by installing a solar power plant and offsetting emissions from guest flights, resort travel and operations by building wind turbines in India.</p><p>"The core purpose of Six Senses is to create innovative and enriching experiences in a sustainable environment. That's why we have invested heavily in a range of different renewable energy sources and energy efficiency measures to reduce the carbon </p><p>footprint of our resorts," said Juergen Seidel, Six Sense's Group Director of Property Maintenance, Engineering & Innovation.</p><p>"We live in an increasingly unpredictable world with massive fluctuations in the price of oil and other commodities. The measures we are currently adopting will help us weather these storms and reduce our costs by hundreds of thousands of dollars. These green characteristics also help to differentiate our group from competitors and provide our guests with truly enriching experiences."</p><p>Download a copy of the embargoed report here</p><p>For high resolution pictures to accompany articles, click here</p><p>For more information and to arrange interviews, please contact Fiona King, Communications Officer, Forum for the Future, at f.king@forumforthefuture.org and +44 (0)20 7324 3657</p><p>or David Mason, Head of Communications, Forum for the Future, at <a href="mailto:d.mason@forumforthefuture.org">d.mason@forumforthefuture.org</a> on +44 (0)20 7324 3631 and +44 (0)77 9907 2320</p><p>ENDS</p><p>NOTES TO EDITORS</p><p>Whilst the focus of ‘Paradise Found' is on tourist destinations, Forum for the Future acknowledges the environmental impacts of travelling to many of the destinations featured and recommends using the travel hierarchy (see below) when making holiday decisions:</p><p>Go local</p><p>GO overland</p><p>Go longer</p><p>Go direct</p><p>Offset</p><p>* Forum for the Future - the UK-based sustainable development charity - works in partnership with over 130 leading organisations in business and the public sector. Our vision is of business and communities thriving in a future that is environmentally sustainable and socially just. We believe that a sustainable future can be achieved, that it is the only way business and communities will prosper, but that we need bold action now to make it happen. We play our part by inspiring and challenging organisations with positive visions of a sustainable future; finding innovative, practical ways to help realise those visions; training leaders to bring about change; and sharing success through our communications. <a href="http://communicationsaj.createsend1.com/t/1/l/sikq/tuitiyli/www.forumforthefuture.org">http://communicationsaj.createsend1.com/t/1/l/sikq/tuitiyli/www.forumforthefuture.org</a> </p>Are you an eco traveller?tag:root.destinet.eu,2012-02-28:/demo-design/News/2008/10/are-you-eco-traveller2012-02-28T16:26:41Zmiruna badescuPaolo MeozziTransport remains a major and growing source of greenhouse gas emissions, which cause climate change. During the European Mobility Week between 16-22 September, more than a thousand cities across Europe will promote sustainable transport in urban areas and let their residents enjoy a car-free day. <a href="http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/are-you-an-eco-traveller" target="_blank">More.....</a>Rainforest Alliance: Certified Tourism Matters - News October 2008tag:root.destinet.eu,2012-02-28:/demo-design/News/2008/10/rainforest-alliance-certified-tourism-matters-2012-02-28T16:26:41Zmiruna badescuHerbert Hamele<ul><li><a href="http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/tourism/tourism_matters/1008.html#1">Global Premier: Sustainable Tourism Criteria</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/tourism/tourism_matters/1008.html#2">Network Members Prepare for New Opportunities and Challenges</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/tourism/tourism_matters/1008.html#3">Celebrating Sustainability on the Equator</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/tourism/tourism_matters/1008.html#4">Renowned Specialists Serve on the STSC Interim Board</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/tourism/tourism_matters/1008.html#5">Prestigious Publication Recognizes the Value of our Work</a></li><li><a href="http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/tourism/tourism_matters/1008.html#6">Entrepreneurs in Quintana Roo Set Their Sights on Certification</a></li></ul>