http://earthcheck.orgumbracoEarthCheck is the world’s first tourism specific benchmarking and certification programme.enhttp://earthcheck.org/news/marina-bay-sands-welcomes,-sir-richard-branson.aspxWed, 15 May 2013 04:41:34 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/marina-bay-sands-welcomes,-sir-richard-branson.aspxSingapore’s Sands Expo and Convention Centre recently welcomed the Founder and Chairman of the Virgin Group and the Carbon War Room, Sir Richard Branson, for the inaugural Creating Climate Wealth (CCW) Workshops Summit.http://earthcheck.org/news/langham-place,-mongkok,-hong-kong-receives-earthcheck-certificate.aspxMon, 13 May 2013 02:09:18 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/langham-place,-mongkok,-hong-kong-receives-earthcheck-certificate.aspxGreen-chic lifestyle hotel, Langham Place, Mongkok, Hong Kong has once again been recognised by EarthCheck, the world’s leading certifier of travel and tourism organisations, for its commitment to environmental sustainability practices. The hotel joins industry leaders from over 65 countries in being awarded EarthCheck’s Silver Certified status. To gain this, hotels have to report their environmental footprint to independent auditors and adhere to internationally recognised standards of Best Practice. http://earthcheck.org/news/icc-jeju-awarded-earthcheck-silver-certification.aspxThu, 09 May 2013 04:19:57 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/icc-jeju-awarded-earthcheck-silver-certification.aspxJeju International Convention Centre (ICC) has been awarded EarthCheck’s Silver certification status for its high-level of environmental performance. http://earthcheck.org/news/langham-place,-fifth-avenue,-opens-in-new-york.aspxWed, 08 May 2013 02:20:03 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/langham-place,-fifth-avenue,-opens-in-new-york.aspxOn May 7, 2013, Langham Place, Fifth Avenue officially joined the New York City luxury hotel landscape when EarthCheck partner Langham Hospitality, took over the management of The Setai Fifth Avenue, located at 400 Fifth Avenue. http://earthcheck.org/news/shangri-la-asia-limited-issues-second-sustainability-report.aspxThu, 02 May 2013 03:31:54 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/shangri-la-asia-limited-issues-second-sustainability-report.aspxShangri-La Asia Ltd.’s 2012 Sustainability Report shows the company is making headway across its corporate social responsibility (CSR) focus areas. Achieving sustainable operations is a major goal for Shangri-La International Hotel Management Ltd., which manages 78 hotels and will open 36 more over the next three years, including 23 hotels in mainland China.http://earthcheck.org/news/amsterdam-manor-celebrates-its-platinum-sustainability-award.aspxWed, 01 May 2013 03:17:51 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/amsterdam-manor-celebrates-its-platinum-sustainability-award.aspxAmsterdam Manor Beach Resort is Aruba’s first property to achieve EarthCheck’s highest accolade of Platinum Certification for its 10 year commitment to implementing world-class sustainability initiatives. In recognition of Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort’s outstanding achievement, Jurgen van Schaijk, Managing Director of the resort, was presented with a Platinum Plaque at an awards ceremony held at the property in Aruba.http://earthcheck.org/news/intercontinental-hong-kong-launches-“breathing-hong-kong”-video-contest.aspxMon, 29 Apr 2013 01:06:02 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/intercontinental-hong-kong-launches-“breathing-hong-kong”-video-contest.aspxInterContinental Hong Kong is internationally acclaimed for its panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. However there are more and more days each year when the spectacular view is covered in haze, due in great part, to the high air pollution levels.http://earthcheck.org/news/alila-hotels-resorts-to-double-portfolio-over-next-two-years.aspxFri, 19 Apr 2013 04:38:14 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/alila-hotels-resorts-to-double-portfolio-over-next-two-years.aspxLeading boutique Asian hotelier Alila Hotels & Resorts will more than double its portfolio of boutique hotels and resorts by 2015, with ambitious plans to add up to 10 new properties in the next two years.http://earthcheck.org/news/green-grotto-caves-receives-environmental-platinum-award.aspxThu, 18 Apr 2013 04:39:55 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/green-grotto-caves-receives-environmental-platinum-award.aspxGreen Grotto Caves is Jamaica’s first tourism attraction to achieve EarthCheck’s highest accolade of Platinum Certification. Platinum Certification recognises 10 years of continuous reporting under the EarthCheck Benchmarking and Certification Program. In recognition of Green Grotto Caves’ outstanding sustainability achievement, Fabia Lamm, manager of the attraction, was presented with a platinum plaque at an awards ceremony held today at the Attraction in Discovery Bay, St. Ann.http://earthcheck.org/news/positioning-queensland-as-a-world-leader-in-ecotourism.aspxWed, 17 Apr 2013 01:35:54 GMThttp://earthcheck.org/news/positioning-queensland-as-a-world-leader-in-ecotourism.aspxEarthCheck a global leader in sustainable tourism, has welcomed the announcement that the Minister for National Parks, Recreation, Sport and Racing will be seeking the support of the Parliament to make changes to the Nature Conservation Act, and launching of the Draft Queensland Ecotourism Plan (2013-2020), placing Queensland at the forefront of global ecotourism.