Trout Point Lodge hoping to entice Nature Air to Nova Scotia

Costa Rican-based airline specializes in carbon-neutral geotourism market Geotourism, which sustains or enhances a place’s geographic character, may help southwestern Nova Scotia soar with nature-loving air travellers. "I think it’s a plausible concept," Vaughn Perret, co-owner of...

03/30/2010

Sri Lanka second among 20 best

Sri Lanka was placed second in the National Geographic's world's 20 best. In a list that encompasses some of the most exotic and exclusive getaway locations including Bali and Manhattan, Sri Lanka takes top ranks. This follows suit of the recent spate of positive reviews that Sri Lanka has...

03/27/2010

Regional industry leaders speak to future of Tahoe economy, environment

Lake Tahoe has arrived at a crossroads at environmental protection and economic growth Thesis, antithesis and synthesis. The recent history of Tahoe features an initial period of expansive developmental growth, followed by a period marked by aggressive shrinking of the local economy. The...

03/25/2010

Celebrated experts to present tactical methods for developing sustainable tourism programs

11th Annual Caribbean Conference The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) is securing an all-star team of presenters for this year’s Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, otherwise known as Sustainable Tourism Conference (STC). Heading the list of esteemed speakers is...

03/25/2010

SEE Turtles Conservation Pricing Shows Travelers How Their Dollars Are Making a Difference

SEE Turtles has initiated a unique pricing model that helps travelers clearly assess the economic impact of their conservation tourism dollars on environmental sustainability and responsible community development. Conservation tourism has surged in popularity as travelers continue to seek...

03/23/2010

Forests as tourism gains ground

Art Harwood, executive director of the Redwood Forest Foundation, was a key presenter at a Geotourism Conference at the Scotia Hotel in Scotia on March 11. Harwood described the community planning process underway to plan for recreation and education in RFFI's Usal Redwood Forest, a...

03/23/2010

Showcasing Auburn’s treasures

Geotourism shines light on area’s uniqueness National Geographic wants to hear what residents think makes Auburn unique, authentic and worth visiting. The magazine is organizing a series of geotourism community surveys and accepting nominations for places of historical, cultural or...

03/21/2010

Explore Sierra online then get out there

Before we go on a trip, we like to know something about the place: Where to stay and where to dine, for a quick lunch or leisurely dinner? Or where's the best place to grab a cup of organically grown coffee? And what's to see and do while we're there? If we have friends in the area, we can ask...

03/20/2010

Enjoy a cruise on the Top 10 scenic drives in the Rockies

Looking for a driving destination for your vacation this summer? B.C. and the U.S. states to the south provide some of the most beautiful drives imaginable. The Top 10 Scenic Drives in the Northern Rockies (www.drivethetop10.com), which includes drives in the U.S. and Canada, has set out to...

03/19/2010