Monthly Archives: May 2011

How green is green?

“The only truly green product is the one you don’t use. So it’s a journey and when we have made real product improvements — we should let our customers know.” Director of Worldwide Health & Safety   GreenSpotBlog.com– I came … Continue reading

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Natron- THE FACTS

Lake Natron, Flamingos and the Proposed Soda Ash Factory An overview… By Marc Baker In early April, the Daily News reported that the government wishes to fast track the plans for a soda ash factory at Lake Natron (http://dailynews.co.tz/home/?n=18633&cat=home).  Given … Continue reading

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it’s Africa Day

Africa Day, an initiative of the African Union, falls on the 25th May each year.  A weeklong series of events with African music, dance, film, history, educational activities, sport and art and will take place between May 21st and May … Continue reading

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GSTC Criteria Consultation Process

GSTC Criteria Consultation Process – Call to participate Since January 2011, the GSTC International Standard Setting Working Group, led by Herve Houdre, has been working on revising the GSTC Criteria for hotels and tour operators. The comments and suggestions that … Continue reading

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Traveler’s Philanthropy Conference

The Third International Travelers’ Philanthropy Conference is jointly organized by the Center for Responsible Travel (CREST) and the Monteverde Institute, with the support of the Advisory Committee.  The conference will open in San Jose on Wednesday, July 20th and then continue, … Continue reading

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Seminar at Karibu Fair 2011

Seminar on the Friday 3rd June 2011 at the Kimemo Holdings at 3.30 pm to 5pm. The seminar will provide presentations and a discussion forum on the development of an organization that will provide guidelines and accreditation for responsible tourism … Continue reading

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