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Innovation Award Features Best Practice Examples of Sustainable Tourism Projects


August 12, 2010 - The first annual Innovation Leadership in Sustainable Tourism Award was launched this year by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) to recognize individuals and organizations who have demonstrated leadership in innovative actions that effectively promote sustainable tourism and bring tangible benefits to communities and conservation. The Innovation Award aims to honor ecotourism and sustainable tourism pioneers for their contributions, best practices, and most of all leadership in innovative actions supporting sustainable tourism. more...

 

Biodiversity and Our Lives: Celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference


July 20, 2010 - The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) is pleased to collaborate with the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) to host the following three events during the upcoming Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC): Global Perspective Workshop “Biodiversity and Our Lives” on Wednesday, September 8th; Award Ceremony for the 2010 Indigenous Tourism and Biodiversity Website (ITBW) Award on Friday, September 10th, and ITBW Web 2.0 Workshop on Saturday, September 11th. more...

 

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July 20, 2010: Biodiversity and Our Lives: Celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity at the Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference

July 13, 2010: Innovation Award - Best Practice Examples in Sustainable Tourism Innovation Wanted

July 7, 2010: Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference Features Gap Adventures Founder as a Keynote Speaker

June 21, 2010: The International Ecotourism Society Appoints New Advisory Board of Global Leaders

June 15, 2010: Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference Features Voluntourism Activities for the First Time

April 15, 2010: GPS-Based App "Green Travel Choice" Makes CO2 Reduction Simple for Responsible Travelers

March 15, 2010: New Course on Global Sustainable Ecotourism Development

Feburuary 2, 2010: Opportunity to Present at Leading Tourism Industry Conference on Sustainability

August 25, 2009: TIES Joins the ATTA's 2009 Adventure Travel World Summit to Co-Lead Sustainable Tourism Trade Forums

August 13, 2009: Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Conference 2010 Focuses on Triple Bottom Line Sustainability in Travel & Tourism

April 7, 2009: The International Ecotourism Society Unveils New Website ~ Explore 360° of Ecotourism at Ecotourism.org

March 9, 2009: ecoDestinations Features UK’s Best Responsible Travel Experiences

January 29, 2009: Travel the World and Help Protect Your Favorite Destinations! TIES unvailes a new initiative, ecoDestinations

November 12, 2008: The International Ecotourism Society’s 2009 Conference To Be Held in "America's Most Sustainable City"

September 25, 2008: World Renowned Explorer and Anthropologist Wade Davis to Keynote the ESTC 2008

April 24, 2008: TIES’ Gala to Feature Guest Presentation by Alexandra Cousteau

April 21, 2008: Global Knowldge & Local Experiences ~ Your Travel Choice Makes a Difference

February 28, 2008: Traveling with Climate in Mind – business as usual or staying at home?

February 22, 2008: Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism Project in El Salvador Strengthens National and International Collaboration

December 19, 2007: Leaders in Sustainable Tourism to meet in Vancouver, British Columbia, October 2008

December 16, 2007: UCFC - Innovative International Program for Ecotourism Students

December 11, 2007: TIES and FUNDEMAS Join Forces to Strengthen Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism in El Salvador

October 1, 2007: North American Ecotourism Conference 2007 - A Success!

September 10, 2007: Travel and Climate a Significant Area of Discussion in Ecotourism Conference

August 15, 2007: TIES Announces the Oslo Statement on Ecotourism

April 27, 2007: State of Global Ecotourism to be Assessed at the Global Ecotourism Conference 2007

February 20, 2007: Counterpart International to Co-host the Global Ecotourism Conference 2007

March 31, 2006: Fabulous Eco-Holidays Revive your Spirit - Online Green Travel Auction Marks Earth Day

November 8, 2005: National Ecotourism Declaration Calls on U.S. to Promote Responsible Travel

August 29, 2005: First Ever Conference on Ecotourism in the U.S. Seeks to Transform Tourism Industry

January 3, 2005: The International Ecotourism Society Sends Condolences and Urges Efforts to Help with Economic Recovery

September 1, 2004: The Fast-Growing Cruise Industry Meets Rising Tide of Calls for Reform

May 4, 2004: A Celebration of Ecotourism Excellence ~ Where in the World is Great Ecotourism?

 




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