February 10, 2012

Pro Temp Seeks Protection for Eco-Tourism
http://allafrica.com/stories/201202030702.html
The President Pro-tempore of the Liberian Senate, Gbezhongar Findley, has vowed to protect wetlands and eco-tourism in Liberia. He made the declaration Thursday in Marshal City, Margibi County, during the celebration of World Wetlands Day, ...


Eco-tourism still brown in Thailand
http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/278456/eco-tourism-still-brown-in-thailand
The growth of eco-tourism in Thailand is still limited to a small number of green operators and few concerns about protecting nature, says the Thai Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Association (TEATA). Tourism operators and local tourists pay little ...


Eco-Tourism Growing on Kodiak Island
http://www.kmxt.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3524&Itemid=2
Around the world eco-tourism is an increasingly popular niche market in the travel industry. A well-heeled traveler can limit their carbon footprint while seeking out unique experiences in some of the world's most exotic and remote locations.


Environment Ministry to create supervision body
http://www.portalangop.co.ao/motix/en_us/noticias/ambiente/2012/1/6/Environment-Ministry-create-supervision-body,0c73ad9b-13bb-4f98-960f-91575d995552.html
?This will be implemented under the policies and government programmes aiming at improving control and management actions in the conservation areas, mainly in the national parks, where ecotourism needs to be promoted?, said the minister.


Devin will turno into the first certify ecotourism destination in Bulgaria
http://www.visitbulgaria.net/en/devin/news/20120209/devin_eco_destination.html
Devin spa and wellness resort in Bulgaria will turn into the first certify ecotourism destination in Bulgaria. Three of the top spa and balneo hotels in the resort - Ismena, Persenk and Devin together with the municipality signed the Charter for ...


Ecotourism trips, from urban to out there
http://itineraries.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/11/10120402-ecotourism-trips-from-urban-to-out-there
Mashpi Lodge in Ecuador is powered by its own hydroelectric plant and set amid a 2800-acre private cloud forest. By Stirling Kelso, Food & Wine The escapes here promise everything from sea turtle photo ops in Bora Bora to a Green Concierge in Santa ...


Maguindanao Launches 1st Sagayan Festival
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/350841/maguindanao-launches-1st-sagayan-festival
By ALI G. MACABALANG BULUAN, Maguindanao, Philippines ? Thousands of colorfully dressed people would converge here Friday to launch the 1st Sagayan Festival, showcasing Maguindanao's rich cultural traditions and other ecotourism potentials long dwarfed ...


EARTHCARE and the Sustainable EcoTourism Committee celebrate World Wetlands Day
http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/local/EARTHCARE_and_the_Sustainable_EcoTourism_Committee_celebrate_World_Wetlands_Day20086.shtml
EARTHCARE and the Sustainable/EcoTourism Committee in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism has information on wetlands and their importance available at the Post Office in Freeport, Grand Bahama on February 2 nd . For the kids there will be Flip ...