MoreThanUrls - About Travel and Holidays » eco-friendly 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 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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As summer holidays come to an end, it’s high time for budget savvy travelers to plan their British adventure. The low season brings about great savings on flights and hotel accommodations, plus BritRail is now offering 20% off popular Passes. What’s more, the autumn and winter months present a more laid back atmosphere, where visitors can experience a destination’s true colours by blending in with the locals and avoiding crowds of tourists.

Discover the convenience and flexibility that only a BritRail Pass can provide, by hopping on and off the trains at your leisure throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Choose a BritRail Flexi Pass or a BritRail Consecutive Pass depending on whether you wish to travel for consecutive or non consecutive days within the pass’s validity. 

Added benefits can also be enjoyed by travelers in First Class, with larger seats, picture windows, more leg room, free extras and the advantage of avoiding any rush hour crowds. With a number of unforgettable scenic routes, and over 2500 destinations, just imagine the view through your window!

And if your focus falls on England, then a BritRail England Pass will surely satisfy an itinerary loaded with cities and attractions to enjoy. Venturing beyond London is a must with exciting hot spots like Liverpool and picturesque port towns like Brighton, and if you have the time to linger in your favorite cities then don’t worry about sticking to a schedule because a Flexi Pass will allow you to travel for a select number of days within 2 months. For those who prefer to be on the move, a Consecutive Pass will best suit your itinerary with validities from 3 days up to 1 month. Europeans can also select 2 day passes, perfect for weekend jaunts. There truly is a BritRail Pass to suit everyone’s travel style!

Save 20% on the above mentioned BritRail Passes purchased between September 1st 2009 and February 15th 2010 for travel between November 1st 2009 and February 28th 2010 by calling BritRail today at 1 866 BRITRAIL (North America) or by visiting www.BritRail.com. Remember to buy before taking flight as BritRail Passes cannot be purchased in Britain.

Via. BritRail.com/Press

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A ticket for an airline express plus a one-trip or two-trip ticket in the capital metro.

LLC Aeroexpress and SUE Moscow Metro jointly present  unique new tariffs for their customers called Metro-1 and Metro-2, which enable a passenger to buy an airline express ticket and a ticket for one or two trips in the capital metro…

Via: aeroexpress.ru

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]]> http://morethanurls.com/new-metro-tariff-for-airline-passengers-arriving-in-moscow/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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Today eco-hotels tend to be even more modern than their non-“green” peers.

Design Hotels™ presents four member hotels offering eco-luxurious experiences at their best. Travellers are invited to head to Nordic Light Hotel, one of Stockholm’s hippest hangouts, hide out in a traffic-free alpine zone at the vigilius mountain resort in South Tyrol or escape to a private villa in the Indian Ocean at Alila Villas Uluwatu in Bali or at Alila Villas Hadahaa in the southern Maldives.

No matter which they choose, guests can enjoy their holidays in guiltless bliss knowing that their ecological footprint is kept to a minimum.

Discover in: designhotels.com

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CNN) In Germany and its European neighbors Austria and Switzerland, a long weekend in a converted barn – sleeping on a bed of freshly raked hay – is fast becoming the ‘staycation’ of choice.

Heuhotels (‘heu’ is German for hay) offer exactly what their name suggests. For as little as eight euros ($11) a night backpackers, couples, families and, in the case of one “hay hotel” in central Germany – ‘groups of up to 60′ – can rest their heads in a way nature intended. They are popular among lovers seeking romps in the hay, say hotel staff.

With private bedrooms and the option for “real” beds, the ‘Zum Alten Marstall’ is at the “luxury” end of the market. It also takes advantage of its position at the foot of the 11th century Castle Guttenberg…

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The last thing you should waste in Switzerland is time. This sounds simple, doesn’t it? And with the Swiss Pass from Rail Europe, it is. No matter where you go in Switzerland, never wait in line at ticket counters or fumble for money when you have one pass that provides unlimited travel on the Swiss Travel System including trains, buses and boats. Use them all to journey between the Alps, St. Moritz, or any part of Switzerland without worrying about transfers, conversion rates, or practicality.

And all that stress-free travel provides the opportunity to take advantage of the more than 400 museums the Swiss Pass will get you into for free. There’s no smarter way to see more of…..

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