July 28, 2010
There was a great article on MSNBC.com the other day on greenwashing. In it the writer talks about the implications the oil spill in the Gulf has had on companies who have promoted themselves as ‘Green’. The article looks at the transition BP took going from British Petroleum to BP and using the pitch of…July 27, 2010
There has been lots of news recently with the work towards potentially establishing a national tourism certification program in Canada. In a more recent post I linked through to the work that ETHOS is doing in British Columbia, on piloting a certification program that may be rolled out across the country in the future. To…July 19, 2010
Today is Canada’s Parks day an opportunity to get out and celebrate our great Canadian Parks. This year also happens to be the 125th anniversary for Parks Canada. In recognition of the day, Parks Canada has introduced a new Parks Canada Discovery Pass. As part of today’s Parks Day celebrations, the Honourable Jim Prentice, Minister of…July 13, 2010
ETHOS plays a pivotal role on CSTAC, the Canadian Sustainable Tourism Advisory Council initially created by the Canadian Tourism Industry Association of Canada. ETHOS and British Columbia were chosen to lead the development of the Canadian Based National Sustainable Tourism Certification Program in collaboration with Green Tourism UK Ltd. Over 100 operators from across British…July 12, 2010
Reach further with your marketing and promotional materials! There is a great opportunity for small tourism operators in the Atlantic Region to translate their promotional/web/marketing materials into one of Canada’s two official languages through a translation assistance program. This program will provide financial assistance up to 75% of the total costs for the service. Don’t…July 7, 2010
Sustainable Tourism 2010 A few months ago GMIST had the privilege to work with the Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve Association on some initiatives around the UNESCO Biosphere in Southwest Nova Scotia. The Southwest Nova Biosphere Reserve is a UNESCO designated, internationally recognized and unique region of natural and cultural heritage. The reserve comprises lands in…July 2, 2010
No Bossy Adults Allowed! “You can help if you want but if you are bossy you can’t join.” That was what I was told by these three little girls, from the Save the Earth Club, (pictured above) last week while I was in Rocky Harbour, NL. I was blown away with the insight these three young…June 30, 2010
The Government of Canada Invests in Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and Parks Canada, is making a significant investment in the Gros Morne Institute for Sustainable Tourism (GMIST) to help the leading-edge experiential tourism institute enhance the content and delivery of its curriculum. The…June 7, 2010
“LIVE! WITH REGIS AND KELLY” TRAVELS TO PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND LIVE! with Regis and Kelly is headed to Prince Edward Island in Canada and will be taping a total of four shows on July 12-13 (airing July 12-15, 2010), at Confederation Landing Park on the historic Charlottetown waterfront. Read more.June 3, 2010
In the most recent National Geographic Greendex study a large proportion of Canadians self identified as feeling cynical from all the “greenwashing” that was happening across the country. These exaggerated environmental claims from businesses are actually causing a level of cynicism within people that has led them to become less environmentally conscious according to the…