Green News
Wyndham’s Wynnie the Wallaby Introduces Friends to South Pacific Green Initiative
Thursday, 11 April 2013EU holds off on carbon tax
Friday, 22 March 2013Tax will not be imposed on airline flights until April 2014.
Sky Tower switches off for Earth Hour
Wednesday, 20 March 2013For the fourth year in a row Auckland’s Sky Tower will lead the world in switching off its lights in support of Earth Hour this Saturday.
Hotels participating in Earth Hour to take environmental action beyond the hour
Wednesday, 20 March 2013Carbon taxing accomm industry
Tuesday, 19 March 2013Government carbon tax making businesses less profitable.
Ethical adventures the world over
Friday, 4 January 2013Top ten ethical destinations 2013 revealed in survey.
Tourism Fraser Coast applauds “green theme” of World Tourism Day
Thursday, 27 September 2012Tourism Fraser Coast General Manager Pip Close has applauded the “green theme” of this year’s World Tourism Day saying environmental responsibility was critical in attracting modern visitors and protecting the destination for future generations.
Planeterra unveils Int'l Voluntourism Guidelines
Wednesday, 26 September 2012Streamlining standards in the sector, G Adventures' non-profit organisation, Planeterra Foundation has launched the first ever International Voluntourism Guidelines.
Hilton Worldwide Announces 2011 LightStay™ Sustainability Results
Monday, 24 September 2012Hilton Worldwide announced the 2011 results of LightStay, the company’s proprietary sustainability measurement system.
Global first for sustainable event management
Friday, 7 September 2012Training in Sustainable Event Management is now available for the first time to events students in Australia through an educational institute.
Australia’s Competitors Taking Ecotourism Seriously
Friday, 31 August 2012Ecotourism is being taken very seriously by our Asia-Pacific neighbours.
Europcar New Zealand gets dirty to stay green
Thursday, 30 August 2012Europcar New Zealand has announced a partnership with the Sustainable Business Network by joining the Carbon4Good tree-planting program, a dedicated native New Zealand tree-planting program to reduce carbon emissions.
Rainforestation hand-raises new koala joey
Friday, 24 August 2012Wildlife keepers at Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda are hand-raising a tiny koala joey after its mother stopped lactating.
Semara supporting a sustainable Bali
Wednesday, 25 July 2012Through beaches, bags, bottles, the blood bank and more, Semara Resorts Group is showing its commitment to keeping Bali’s environment and local families healthy and happy.













































