Sunday was the 37th annual Earth Day and perhaps the biggest since the inaugural Earth Day as scientists agree that global warming is largely a man-made problem. People turned out across the globe to offer some man-made solutions, including multi-national corporations like Dell, which partnered with the EPA and the National Recycling Coalition to encourage consumers and businesses to recycle unwanted computer equipment. – NBC Nightly News
Friday, April 27, 2007
Dell and Earth Day
Subject: Earth day
Sunday was the 37th annual Earth Day and perhaps the biggest since the inaugural Earth Day as scientists agree that global warming is largely a man-made problem. People turned out across the globe to offer some man-made solutions, including multi-national corporations like Dell, which partnered with the EPA and the National Recycling Coalition to encourage consumers and businesses to recycle unwanted computer equipment. – NBC Nightly News ,
Sunday was the 37th annual Earth Day and perhaps the biggest since the inaugural Earth Day as scientists agree that global warming is largely a man-made problem. People turned out across the globe to offer some man-made solutions, including multi-national corporations like Dell, which partnered with the EPA and the National Recycling Coalition to encourage consumers and businesses to recycle unwanted computer equipment. – NBC Nightly News
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
AlterNet: EnviroHealth: Ecotourism: Responsible Travel or Marketing Sham?
As part of my research on the topic I recently came across an interesting AlterNet article ("Ecotourism: Responsible Travel or Marketing Sham?") with some interesting attitudes to Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism - particularly the fact that the tourism industry in general has jumped on the bandwagon and is labelling everything new as 'Ecotouristic' in a bid to get tourists to sign up - it seems in many cases, not much is different except maybe the marketing.
Clearly as standards start to form and become pervasive, tourism operators & resorts will have to sign up to some form of certification process that allows tourists to identify the true beauty's and separate them from the fake ones.
Future Topic: Certification & Sustainable Tourism
Clearly as standards start to form and become pervasive, tourism operators & resorts will have to sign up to some form of certification process that allows tourists to identify the true beauty's and separate them from the fake ones.
Future Topic: Certification & Sustainable Tourism
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
AlterNet: EnviroHealth: Ecotourism: Responsible Travel or Marketing Sham?
As part of my research on the topic I recently came across an interesting AlterNet article ("Ecotourism: Responsible Travel or Marketing Sham?") with some interesting attitudes to Ecotourism and Sustainable Tourism - particularly the fact that the tourism industry in general has jumped on the bandwagon and is labelling everything new as 'Ecotouristic' in a bid to get tourists to sign up - it seems in many cases, not much is different except maybe the marketing.
Clearly as standards start to form and become pervasive, tourism operators & resorts will have to sign up to some form of certification process that allows tourists to identify the true beauty's and separate them from the fake ones.
Future Topic: Certification & Sustainable Tourism
Clearly as standards start to form and become pervasive, tourism operators & resorts will have to sign up to some form of certification process that allows tourists to identify the true beauty's and separate them from the fake ones.
Future Topic: Certification & Sustainable Tourism
Sunday, April 22, 2007
What is Sustainable Tourism?
This is probably one of the best definitions I have found to date - that and WIKIPEDIA's definition
Its informative. Travelers not only learn about the destination, they learn how to help sustain its character while deepening their own travel experiences. Residents learn that the ordinary and familiar may be of interest and value to outsiders.
It supports integrity of place. Destination-savvy travelers seek out businesses that emphasize the character of the locale in terms of architecture, cuisine, heritage, aesthetics, and ecology. Tourism revenues in turn raise local perceived value of those assets.
It benefits residents. Travel businesses do their best to employ and train local people, buy local supplies, and use local services.
It conserves resources. Environmentally aware travelers favor businesses that minimize pollution, waste, energy consumption, water usage, landscaping chemicals, and unnecessary nighttime lighting.
It respects local culture and tradition. Foreign visitors learn about and observe local etiquette, including using at least a few courtesy words in the local language. Residents learn how to deal with foreign expectations that may differ from their own.
It does not abuse its product. Stakeholders anticipate development pressures and apply limits and management techniques to prevent the "loved to death" syndrome. Businesses cooperate to sustain natural habitats, heritage sites, scenic appeal, and local culture.
It strives for quality, not quantity. Communities measure tourism success not by sheer numbers of visitors, but by length of stay, money spent, and quality of experience.
It means great trips. Satisfied, excited visitors bring new knowledge home and send friends off to experience the same thing - which provides continuing business for the destination.
Simply put, the idea is that you can travel, give time and money, learn and teach and take back memories and new relationships.
More info...
Its informative. Travelers not only learn about the destination, they learn how to help sustain its character while deepening their own travel experiences. Residents learn that the ordinary and familiar may be of interest and value to outsiders.
It supports integrity of place. Destination-savvy travelers seek out businesses that emphasize the character of the locale in terms of architecture, cuisine, heritage, aesthetics, and ecology. Tourism revenues in turn raise local perceived value of those assets.
It benefits residents. Travel businesses do their best to employ and train local people, buy local supplies, and use local services.
It conserves resources. Environmentally aware travelers favor businesses that minimize pollution, waste, energy consumption, water usage, landscaping chemicals, and unnecessary nighttime lighting.
It respects local culture and tradition. Foreign visitors learn about and observe local etiquette, including using at least a few courtesy words in the local language. Residents learn how to deal with foreign expectations that may differ from their own.
It does not abuse its product. Stakeholders anticipate development pressures and apply limits and management techniques to prevent the "loved to death" syndrome. Businesses cooperate to sustain natural habitats, heritage sites, scenic appeal, and local culture.
It strives for quality, not quantity. Communities measure tourism success not by sheer numbers of visitors, but by length of stay, money spent, and quality of experience.
It means great trips. Satisfied, excited visitors bring new knowledge home and send friends off to experience the same thing - which provides continuing business for the destination.
Simply put, the idea is that you can travel, give time and money, learn and teach and take back memories and new relationships.
More info...
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Saturday, April 21, 2007
Why I care...
I've been toying with the idea for some time that life as a corporate "know-body" really is not where my passion lies. While I've been successful in corporate terms (mid 6-figure earnings, big title, window'd office blah blah) I've been less successful in ensuring what I do during the day completely fulfils me. The notion that the rat-race I've been running ends only when I fall over dead and I've not really lived jsut doesn't do it for me anymore.
I am passionate about relationships, people and close friends; about teaching; about nature and the environment and about making things better than they are - whether simply self improvement or "Saving the World" - no worries, this is not about that cliche but more about me changing my life and aligning my day-to-day actions with my core ideals.
That means re-establishing my relationship with Money (I run it not it me), my relationship with My True Love and my relationship with myself... more later ...
I am passionate about relationships, people and close friends; about teaching; about nature and the environment and about making things better than they are - whether simply self improvement or "Saving the World" - no worries, this is not about that cliche but more about me changing my life and aligning my day-to-day actions with my core ideals.
That means re-establishing my relationship with Money (I run it not it me), my relationship with My True Love and my relationship with myself... more later ...
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