Tag: environmental impacts
World unites to fight against cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro
Adam Ihucha - eTN Tanzania- June 11, 2019 18:25Thousands of people across the globe have come together protesting against the potential building of a controversial cable car on Mount Kilimanjaro, a World’s Heritage Site. In March 2019 Tanzania’s ... Read More
Airbus selects seven finalist teams to shape the future of aerospace
Chief Assignment Editor- April 23, 2019 20:49Airbus experts have selected seven teams for the 2019 final of world-class competition Fly Your Ideas which invites students from around the world to innovate in key areas for the ... Read More
Marriott International and Dur Hospitality open new Riyadh hotel properties
editor- March 29, 2019 03:00Marriott International and Dur Hospitality today announced the opening of Riyadh Marriott Hotel Diplomatic Quarter and Marriott Executive Apartments Riyadh, Diplomatic Quarter in Saudi Arabia. The complex is located 30 ... Read More
FAA changes environmental review of Charlotte-Douglas International Airport runway
Chief Assignment Editor- February 27, 2019 18:05The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to convert the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed new runway and other projects at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport (CLT) to an Environmental ... Read More
Travel industry: Managing sustainable tourism growth in Europe
Chief Assignment Editor- February 8, 2019 18:30Delegates at the Conference on Managing Sustainable Tourism Growth in Europe, organized this week by the European Travel Commission (ETC), were faced with an urgent call to achieve a balance ... Read More
Hôtel Martinez: Art Deco combined with sustainable luxury
editor- January 9, 2019 20:35Green Globe recently recertified the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes in acknowledgement of its ongoing commitment to sustainable management and operations. Read More
The Dylan revives the Gijsbreght van Aemstel: Longest theatre tradition in the world
editor- December 20, 2018 02:10Green Globe member, The Dylan Amsterdam, is a luxury boutique hotel located within an historic building in The Netherlands. Read More
Going green is the only way at Ladera Resort
editor- December 19, 2018 21:26Green Globe certified Ladera Resort which continues to plant its own fruit trees and herbs that provide fresh ingredients for its food and beverage outlets. Read More
Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort recycles over 4k plastic bottles a day
editor- December 13, 2018 14:38Green Globe recently recertified the Barceló Bávaro Grand Resort in the Dominican Republic awarding the property an outstanding compliance score of 91%. Read More
Scandic Hotels phases out bottled water
editor- March 24, 2008 12:10BERLIN (eTN) - In a move to become more environment-friendly, one of Europe’s largest hotel operators, Scandic, has announced it is phasing out bottled water. With 141 hotels in operation ... Read More