MoreThanUrls - About Travel and Holidays » ECO-Travel http://morethanurls.com Travel-News. Resources and Trends for Holiday Destinations, Timeshare, Hotels, Luxury Resorts, Flights... Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:46:51 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Andalucía commited to rural and nature tourism at FITUR 2010 http://morethanurls.com/andalucia-commited-to-rural-and-nature-tourism-at-fitur-2010/ http://morethanurls.com/andalucia-commited-to-rural-and-nature-tourism-at-fitur-2010/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 15:36:18 +0000 admin http://morethanurls.com/?p=329 Andalucia (autonomous community of Spain, divided into eight provinces) will be attending this year’s edition of the International Tourist Trade Fair, FITUR,  on its own exclusive 6000 m2 stand.

Andalucia will be presenting its proposals for 2010, aimed at harnessing tourism activity throughout the whole region and creating products to meet the new emerging travel demands. With this in mind it has created the Andalucía Lab, a tourism intelligence laboratory through which the community aspires to become an international reference on innovation matters.

The strongest commitment by Andalucia is in the rural and nature segment, a key product for attracting travellers all year round to certain areas such as the spectacular Cazorla, Segura and las Villas Natural Park, one of the inland destinations with the greatest traditions in the entire region.

Continuing along the same lines of strengthening inland tourism, a sector which represents 20% of the total tourists visiting the Andalucá, initiatives such as the Guadalquivir Turístico project have been launched with the intention of establishing the river as a unifying element and converting it into a great tourist and leisure route.

To structure the mineral-medicinal water resources of 15 Andalusian municipalities and to meet the growing health and beauty tourism demand, projects such as the Andalusian Thermal Villas Sustainable Tourism Initiative are being introduced.

It is intended through this initiative that these cities, towns and villages spread out over the eight Andalusian provinces (Huelva, Seville, Cádiz, Córdoba, Málaga, Jaén, Granada and Almería) recover their individual character, as well as their appeal and prestige as unique destinations.

Via FITURNEWS

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]]> http://morethanurls.com/andalucia-commited-to-rural-and-nature-tourism-at-fitur-2010/feed/ 0 The International Tourism Trade fair FITUR goes green http://morethanurls.com/the-international-tourism-trade-fair-fitur-goes-green/ http://morethanurls.com/the-international-tourism-trade-fair-fitur-goes-green/#comments Tue, 19 Jan 2010 14:21:12 +0000 admin http://morethanurls.com/?p=325 The new monographic section at the Trade Fair will include solutions designed to improve the energy efficiency of the hotel sector

The 30th edition of the International Tourism Trade Fair (FITUR) is taking place in Madrid, Spain between 20 and 24 January 2010 and will pay specific attention to the topic of sustainability in the hotel industry.

The Trade Fair, organised by IFEMA, has created, jointly with the World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) and the Madrid Tourist Board, the monographic section FITUR GREEN, which will include proposals designed to promote rational energy use in the hotel sector.

This initiative falls under the auspices of the European Hotel Energy Solutions project, which was conceived to respond to the growing phenomenon of climate change and its impact on tourism.

Its aims include encouraging the application of renewable energy sources in accommodation for tourists in the European Union Hotel Energy Solutions is organised by the United Nations Environment Programme, the International Hotel & Restaurant Association; the European Renewable Energy Council and the French Environment and Energy Management Agency. Furthermore, the UNWTO is the executing bureau for the project.

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]]> http://morethanurls.com/the-international-tourism-trade-fair-fitur-goes-green/feed/ 0 Eco-Labelled Urban Design Hotel http://morethanurls.com/eco-labelled-urban-design-hotel/ http://morethanurls.com/eco-labelled-urban-design-hotel/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:14:34 +0000 admin http://morethanurls.com/?p=216 The Nordic Light Hotel in Stockholm proves that it is possible to be an urban design hotel and an eco-labelled one at the same time.

This hotel was created with the guiding principle that thoughtful design can minimise the ecological footprint on the environment and even contribute towards improving it. In 2007, the hotel was awarded the official Nordic Ecolabel, otherwise known as “The Swan”.

To receive this label, a hotel must meet numerous requirements – such as reducing the hotel’s energy consumption and using renewable energy sources.

Nordic Light takes its environmental responsibility seriously throughout the hotel: Fair trade coffee and organic food is served in the restaurant and the housekeeping team uses chemical-free cleaning products. The 175 guest rooms are outfitted with Nordic Ecolabelled beds, which are manufactured from recycled metal and wood from environmentally approved forests.

What’s more, Nordic Light Hotel started a project this year together with the Malmö Design Group to invent a stylish bin for the hotel rooms made of waste from the hotel. Showing its strong local roots, the hotel also promotes upcoming local artists who present changing art installations in the lobby.

The combination of art, culture and conscientious design has made the Nordic Light Hotel a happening spot for both locals and out-of-town guests.

Via: Nordic Light Hotel

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Like a tree that has fallen in the forest, the resort combines old substance with fresh growth, generating new internal life and a commitment to renewal. Architect Matteo Thun has created an eco-luxury mountain hideaway where awareness co-exists with aesthetics, and everything revolves around nature and landscape.

The principle of “organic architecture” is expressed in elements such as a grass-covered roof and the use of natural larch wood throughout. Wood is also key for the biomass heating system, which is not only clean burning but also gives local farmers a second income and ensures that the forests are cultivated.

The water that flows throughout the hotel – whether for drinking or swimming – is fed from a natural spring. Clean lines and spacious ambience characterise the resort’s 35 rooms and 6 suites, each boasting spectacular mountain views.

For relaxation, guests can head to the mountain spa with an indoor pool, a whirlpool which extends into the open air, a sauna, steam room and the “Paradise Garden.” Vigilius Mountain Resort has received several awards for its green architecture and was Italy’s first hotel to be classified “Climate House, category A”.

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