World Green Tourism

30/06/2012

An eco lodge in the cloud forests of Ecuador

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/jun/29/cloud-forest-ecuador-eco-lodge

A new biodiversity reserve in the Mindo cloud forests of Ecuador is home to spectacular flora and fauna – and a cool, minimalist eco lodge, says Aaron Millar

28/06/2012

http://atlantablackstar.com/2012/06/25/cultural-tourism-in-cards-for-barbados/

14/06/2012

10 of the best cheap eats in Penang

Yes, Penang does have the best street food in Asia

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/jun/14/top-10-street-food-george-town-penang

George Town in Penang, Malaysia, has the best street food in Asia, argues John Brunton. As the city gears up for the George Town Festival, which starts this Friday, he picks 10 stand-out places where you can eat fantastically well, and cheaply

03/06/2012

Dar al Hossoun: a real riad in Morocco

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/may/25/dar-al-hossoun-riad-taroudant-morocco

A hotel with stunning gardens in the sleepy, ancient town of Taroudant in southern Morocco is a riad in the true sense of the word, says Gavin McOwan

03/06/2012

About Sharjah: Natures bounty

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/inside.asp?section=infocus&xfile=/data/infocus/2012/June/infocus_June1.xml

Emirate on an ambitious ecotourism project to promote mangroves at Al Qurm in Kalba

28/05/2012

With Sir Bu Nair Festival, Sharjah Eyes Slice Of Global Ecotourism Market| News Dubai Press Releases

http://www.dubaicityinfo.com/cityguide/press_news_13319.aspx

With Sir Bu Nair Festival, Sharjah Eyes Slice Of Global Ecotourism Market| News Dubai Press Releases Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, UAE, Emirates | Events, Exhibitions, Activities & Happenings

16/05/2012

15 of the world's best eco lodges

How many of these eco lodges have you been to? Where would you like to go? There are two in my region (the Middle East), but the only one I've been to is the Mudhouse in Sril Lanka. It's fantastic. Let us know if you have any feedback on the others

http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/escape/worlds-best-ecolodges-170768

With Earth Hour upon us you can flick the lights off for an hour, then plan your next vacation at one of these super-green retreats

15/05/2012

Khor Kalba, a village rebuilt from sands of time - The National

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/heritage/khor-kalba-a-village-rebuilt-from-sands-of-time

Khor Kalba village, once home to a tribe of seamen and their families, is being brought back from history in a project under the patronage of the Ruler of Sharjah, and under the watchful, loving eyes of the village elder.

14/05/2012

Eco-tourism project takes off

More on the Sharjah project that looks very exciting

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/nation/inside.asp?xfile=/data/nationgeneral/2012/May/nationgeneral_May193.xml§ion=nationgeneral

His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, released on Friday 18 gazelles of the endangered species, Damani, in the Al Hafiya natural reserve in Kalba.

14/05/2012

ICTP welcomes Yemen as destination member

Yemen has so much potential for green tourism. One day we hope

http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/ictp-welcomes-yemen-as-destination-member/

The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that the Ministry of Tourism in Yemen has become its third destination member in the Middle East, joining Oman and Palestine.

10/05/2012

Wales gets tough over green travel

Wales to take a lead on Green Travel. A great country to see by bike (when its not raining).

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2012/may/09/wales-gets-tough-green-travel

White paper proposes making it compulsory for local authorities to provide safe and integrated routes for walking and cycling

02/05/2012

gulftoday.ae | Sharjah’s big leap in eco-tourism

I saw this project yesterday at ATM, go and have a look if you are there, its tucked around the back of the Sharjah stand
http://gulftoday.ae/portal/fee55a28-b6ce-4bf9-bcdb-8d28a5689e00.aspx

SHARJAH: The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), in collaboration with the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah, has announced the launch of an eco-tourism project, which will be implemented in Kalba City in the Emirate of Sharjah. The announcement was made...

26/04/2012

Green Prophet

In less than 4 minutes, this gorgeous and deeply intelligent Kuwaiti marine ecologist explains why the Gulf is in such bad shape and how to fix it. http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/04/gentle-kuwaiti-marine-activism-video/

24/04/2012

: Global Code of Ethics for Tourism : UAE National Council for Tourism & Antiquities

Pleased to see that Dubai’s DTCM are distributing the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism produced by the UAE NCTA and UNWTO. Online copy http://www.uaetourism.ae/en/articles/?id=67

Global Code of Ethics for Tourism

24/04/2012

Green Prophet

Tired of diapers? Check out baby's first bed pan - an Uzbeki cradle! http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/04/uzbeki-babies-diapers/

23/04/2012

Freewheeling With Wild Jordan

http://www.greenprophet.com/2012/04/freewheeling-with-wild-jordan/

Middle East Environment news will save the Middle East.

14/04/2012

Flaming dune: an epic 10-day tour of Oman

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/apr/13/oman-desert-driving-adventure-holiday

Grand canyons, ancient castles and wild-camping in the desert ... Explorer Kari Herbert enjoys a thrilling taste of Arabia on a new grand tour of Oman's beautiful landscapes

11/04/2012

Lessons on sustainable tourism to be learnt from Germany - Muscat Daily|Oman Newspaper

http://www.muscatdaily.com/Archive/Oman/Lessons-on-sustainable-tourism-to-be-learnt-from-Germany

Lessons on sustainable tourism to be learnt from Germany

07/04/2012

Walking on the wild side

http://www.nowlebanon.com/NewsArticleDetails.aspx?ID=384214

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05/04/2012

Camels 'can help clean up unwanted mangroves' - The National

Is there nothing camels can't do?

http://www.thenational.ae/news/uae-news/environment/camels-can-help-clean-up-unwanted-mangroves

Camels may be introduced at Ras Al Khor Wildlife Reserve to control vegetation overgrowth.

03/04/2012

THIMAR Farm in Palestinian Territory Grows Food and Dignity

THIMAR Farm in Palestinian Territory Grows Food and Dignity

Middle East Environment news will save the Middle East.

03/04/2012

Follow your ears to find a great kebab in Istanbul

Just because I'm hungry

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/blog/2012/apr/02/istanbul-eats-kebab-sound-blog

If you want to find a really tasty kebab in Istanbul, just follow the sound of the zirh blade, say the bloggers from Istanbul Eats

29/03/2012

Gear up for summer the ethical way – in pictures

Also from the Guardian, and where else would have this story with such lovely photographs, the ethical bikini

http://www.guardian.co.uk/fashion/gallery/2012/mar/28/ethical-summer-fashion-womens

There's nothing like a bout of surprisingly good weather to knock your wardrobe sideways, is there? Here are a few ethical ideas for warm weather style

29/03/2012

Carbon map infographic: a new way to see the earth move

Great carbon map this

http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/interactive/2012/mar/29/carbon-map-infographic-world

How can you map the world to show global datasets in an immediately compelling and clear way? Check out the carbon map and see the world move before your eyes

29/03/2012

Dubai's latest dining destination The Farm is a little bit different - The National

http://www.thenational.ae/lifestyle/food/dubais-latest-dining-destination-the-farm-is-a-little-bit-different?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=Daily%2BNewsletter%2B29-03-2012

With its on-site bakery and focus on sustainable produce, The Farm is a welcome addition to Dubai's cafe scene.

28/03/2012

Drought reaches parts of Yorkshire – and river levels still falling

Droughts in Yorkshire? There really is something wrong with the world
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/28/drought-reaches-yorkshire-levels-falling

More areas of the country are now in drought following another dry month that has hit rivers and groundwater supplies, the Environment Agency has said

26/03/2012

Jordan places a bet on eco-tourism - NorthJersey.com

Nice piece on eco-tourism in Jordan here, from the US

http://www.northjersey.com/travel/144128155_Jordan_places_a_bet_on_eco-tourism.html

Standing atop a slope of black rubble, the folds of a red-and-white-checked kaffiyeh shading his chestnut eyes from the high Jordanian sun, ec...

25/03/2012

Time travel in ancient Antioch, Turkey

Warning! This article on Antioch will make you very hungry

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2012/mar/23/antioch-turkey-culture-food

Saint Paul preached there and Anthony and Cleopatra partied. In the ancient city of Antioch, near the border with Syria, Kevin Gould found a taste of Turkey with an Arabic accent

25/03/2012

Take pleasure in the shallow end with out top 10 snorkelling spots

Take pleasure in the shallow end with out top 10 snorkelling spots

These destinations combine spectacular underwater realms and promising onshore explorations.

25/03/2012

Salalah Tourism Festival from June 21 | Oman Observer

For those who want an excuse to visit Salalah, a region in the south of Oman that should be better known

http://main.omanobserver.om/node/88174

Special forum to promote Omani children’s talents— Array of cultural, fun activities for all age groups — SALALAH — Shaikh Salim bin Oufait al Shanfari, Head of Dhofar Municipality and Head of the Organizing Committee for Salalah Tourism Festival, said that this year's festival will start early on J...

22/03/2012

Dubai dolphins campaign for better celebrities « The Pan-Arabia Enquirer

Not a true story, unfortunatly

http://www.panarabiaenquirer.com/wordpress/?p=945

After degrading series of Z-list celebrity visitors, including UK reality TV star Mark Wright, the residents of Dolphin Bay at Atlantis issue ultimatum.

13/03/2012

Oman Tribune - the edge of knowledge

On the eco trail
The Dana biosphere reserve is the most diverse protected spot in Jordan, writes Henry Wismayer

http://www.omantribune.com/index.php?page=leisure_details&id=6726&heading=Cinema

Find links to Oman newspapers and news media. Discover the most extensive Oman newspaper and news media guide on the internet.

12/03/2012

Solar power firms in Mojave desert feel glare of tribes and environmentalists

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/mar/11/solar-power-mojave-desert-tribes

Presence of horned toads and desert tortoises are holding up production at multimillion-dollar sites in California

05/03/2012

Fostering Eco-Tourism And Protecting Biodiversity In Wadi Wurayah - Dubai City Guide

http://www.dubaicityguide.com/site/news/meenews-details.asp?newsid=15106

Fostering Eco-Tourism And Protecting Biodiversity In Wadi Wurayah, News, Dubai City Guide

29/02/2012

Dubai hotels benefit from DTCMs Green Tourism initiatives

http://www.khaleejtimes.com/displayarticle.asp?xfile=data/environment/2012/February/environment_February26.xml§ion=environment

DUBAI -- A slew of Green Tourism initiatives and awareness programmes about environmentally sustainable tourism launched by the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has been helping the hotels and hotel apartments in the Arabian Gulf regions tourism hub in reducing the consumpt…