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		<title>Recognizing Innovative Leadership in Sustainable Tourism</title>
		<link>http://travelanthropist.com/2010/07/recognizing-innovative-leadership-in-sustainable-tourism.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:14:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[As part of its 20th anniversary commemorating its founding, The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) has launched the annual Innovation Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Awards to recognize innovative leadership of individuals and organizations who promote sustainable tourism that results in tangible benefits to communities and conservation. TIES is the world's oldest and largest association dedicated to promoting ecotourism.]]></description>
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		<title>New Study Shows Travelers More Socially Conscious</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 13 May 2010 14:13:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new study coming out of Europe revealed a shift in consumer consciousness that is changing travel! People want their travel to be meaningful, feel good and have some impact in the world -- not just for escapism or indulgences. So it's no surprise that travel philanthropy and voluntourism are booming.]]></description>
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		<title>Six Green Resorts You&#8217;ll Feel Good Staying</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:10:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever wonder if a hotel is truly green or just "green-washing"? Certifications and eco-awards are good indicators, but you''ll need to dig deeper to truly get a sense of their eco-commitments.  Travel Market Report gives us six resorts that exemplify some of the best "green" practices.]]></description>
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		<title>Voluntourism with Free Nights at Maldives Soneva Resorts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:38:42 +0000</pubDate>
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Looking for a trip by the azure blue sea, white sandy beaches or relax by a lagoon looking out to the vast, crystal clear ocean AND you want to spend some time giving back to the local community during this idyllic tropical vacation?
The Six Senses collection of luxury hotels and resorts has made sustainability and giving back to the community a priority, without compromising the experience and   expectations of guests. They want more people to join their efforts. We&#8217;ve featured Six Senses&#8217; Soneva Fushi last year as one ...]]></description>
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		<title>Green or Sustainable Tourism Certification Not Effective?</title>
		<link>http://travelanthropist.com/2010/02/green-or-sustainable-tourism-certification-not-effective.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:05:53 +0000</pubDate>
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There has been considerable excitement (and press) about green travel certification initiatives. Everyone agrees that sustainable practices in tourism is important and good. But plenty of questions still need to be answered about global sustainability criteria, application and monitoring standards. Meanwhile, everyday more green travel products are being offered to travelers. Often, travelers buy travel offerings based on &#8220;good faith&#8221; because they have no way to evaluate providers&#8217; green initiatives. 
There has been efforts to develop a Global Sustainable Tourism Criteria, but Professor Harold Goodwin of the International Center for ...]]></description>
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