TOPIC: GREEN TRAVEL (23)
The International Ecotourism Society (TIES)
http://www.ecotourism.orgTIES is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting ecotourism. Founded in 1990, TIES has been in the forefront of the development of ecotourism, providing guidelines and standards, training, technical assistance, research and publications. TIES' global network of ecotourism professionals and travelers is leading the efforts to make tourism a viable tool for conservation, protection of bio-cultural diversity, and sustainable community development.
Nature Valley Trail View
http://naturevalleytrailview.comNature Valley is expanding its commitment to preserving the national parks through Nature Valley Trail View – a new digital platform that encourages outdoor exploration and education. Nature Valley Trail View offers 300-plus miles of immersive national parks content, through panoramic views and interactive guides to three of America’s most iconic national parks. A blend of boots-on-the-ground fieldwork and future-forward digital technology, Nature Valley Trail View offers views of trails at Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains and Yellowstone National Parks.
Green Traveler Guides
http://greentravelerguides.comWelcome to GTG, an award-winning green travel website and e-guide publisher. We invite you to follow us to the world’s very best eco-friendly travel—best eating, sleeping, seeing & doing. Trust us, we don’t guide you anywhere we haven’t been.
Inkaterra
http://www.inkaterra.comFor over 30 years, Inkaterra has pioneered and promoted sustainable tourism in Peru.
GoEco
http://www.goeco.orgGoEco is a humanitarian and ecological volunteering organization that exists to encourage ecological and volunteer tourism as a platform for sustainable development. GoEco provides access for volunteers to numerous worldwide humanitarian and ecological initiatives by enabling travellers to experience unique and more rewarding tourism. Volunteers are given the opportunity to give back to foreign communities, serving as good-will ambassadors for their own country. GoEco also brings volunteers from all over the world to Israel to partake in ecological and community based projects in both the Arab and Jewish sectors, creating an understanding of the unique cultural and natural diversity of the region while promoting social responsibility between the different ethnic groups in Israel. GoEco is also involved in conducting research into ecological tourism as a tool for sustainable tourism development.
GOOD Travel
http://good-travel.orgGOOD Travel inspires travelers and tourism businesses to transform one of the world’s largest industries into a force for GOOD. We believe in giving back to the places we visit, connecting with the communities we meet, and learning from the journey. We're currently focused on two key projects: An online GOOD business directory and GOOD Travel tours.
Eco Trails Kerala
http://www.ecotourskerala.comEco Trails Kerala is an Independent Travel Service Provider functioning as a part of Tharavadu Heritage Home at Kumarakom, providing personalised assistance & services to Tourists for making their Itinerary & Tour plan in Kerala. We also provide Budget Holiday Tour packages by connecting Houseboat Cruise & alternative places to stay in Kumarakom & Alleppey Backwater areas in Kerala India.
Gaia Conscious Travel
http://www.gaia-travel.comGaia Conscious Travel is an online travel agency offering an original selection of travel Experiences worldwide. More than sustainable or responsible, our trips are Conscious. What does that mean? That means you really travel consciously and it also means your trip will support your growing consciousness too.
Tripping
https://www.tripping.comTripping has the largest selection of vacation rentals and short term rentals on the planet. We give you access to the best local homes and neighborhoods around the world. We also have a thriving community of travelers who use Tripping to enjoy free homestays and cultural exchange. Ready to step off the tourist path? Tripping will help you experience the world like a local.
Independent Traveler.com
http://www.independenttraveler.comIndependentTraveler.com is an interactive traveler's exchange and comprehensive online travel guide for a community of travelers who enjoy the fun of planning their own trips and the adventure of independent travel.
Naturetrek
http://www.naturetrek.co.ukNaturetrek operates the largest selection of professionally organised, expert-led wildlife holidays and tours in the world. We’ve been organising specialist wildlife tours for 25 years.
Green Hotels Association
http://greenhotels.com"Green" Hotels Association's® purpose is to bring together hotels interested in environmental issues. From adding "Drinking water served on request only" to the menu to installing new HVAC systems, and with every measure in between, "Green" Hotels Association® encourages, promotes and supports the "greening" of the lodging industry.
Meaningful Trip
http://www.meaningfultrip.comMeaningful travel is experiential, socially-responsible travel allowing travelers to make a difference and give back. Tours address and lend financial support to global development issues (women’s empowerment, youth, education, health, poverty-alleviation and social justice) in the countries we operate. Sometimes meaningful travel may include volunteer travel; however, the majority of times it does not.
Blue Sky Wildlife
http://www.blueskywildlife.comBlue Sky Wildlife is a new collection of established and award winning tour operators and companies offering unique ecotourism and wildlife experiences from around the world. Blue Sky Wildlife is committed to sustainable ecotourism and to conservation. Blue Sky Wildlife is also recognised as a Birdlife Species Champion supporting the Birdlife International Preventing Extinctions programme.
Responsibletravel.com
http://www.responsibletravel.comWe're committed to spreading the word about responsible travel, because we know that it makes a real difference to local people and the environment. Not only that, you can be sure that your own experience will be all the more enjoyable for it!
