Archive for 2009

• Experiential Travel

  Thursday, August 27th, 2009

  Been there, done that! That sentiment amongst travelers is becoming increasingly common. Of course this is not to say that people don’t want to see the big attractions or the famous places of the world. That certainly still exists, but there is a growing market for people who are looking for more of an “experiential [...]

  
  

• Who are ecotourists?

  Thursday, August 20th, 2009

  So you are making your business more environmentally friendly, implementing sustainability measures, and/or have a ecotourism product. But before you market it, you need to know more about the consumers that are interested in these types of products. Today, we will attempt to give you a little more information about ecotourists. It most first be [...]

  
  

• Energy Efficiency – Save Big Naturally

  Friday, July 24th, 2009

  How does a 1000% return on investment with a payback period of five weeks sound? Too good to be true? Not at all, this is a true example of what can be achieved through energy efficiency improvements. Yes, eco-friendly options may sound like a luxury, but it can save your business big money. The truth [...]

  
  

• Build your “Green Earth Community” by going to a picnic!

  Friday, July 24th, 2009

  Green Drinks’ Picnic Tuesday, July 28th 6 PM – 9 PM Jericho Park (Vancouver) Eastern pond picnic area ABOUT GREEN DRINKS INTERNATIONAL Every month people who work in the environmental field meet up at informal sessions known as Green Drinks. At such events, invariably there is a lively mixture of people from non-government organizations (NGOs), [...]

  
  

• Ecotourism, it’s not just for hippies

  Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

  I’ll admit it, I didn’t realize the depth and breadth of eco & sustainable tourism. But from attending the Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference (put on by The International Ecotourism Society) in Vancouver last year this was one of key realizations I had. To put it in more direct terms, eco & sustainable tourism isn’t [...]

  
  

• MapleLine goes online to go green

  Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009

  MapleLine Magazine puts out an awesome full-colour glossy print publication (with news serving Sooke and beyond to the Greater Victoria area). But as we expand, we will not print more pages, we are spreading onto our website at www.maplelinemagazine.com and our blog! Also, our Fall 2009 issue (now in production – deadline June 30 for [...]

  
  

• Robson Bight Salvage

  Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

  The term “Mission Accomplished” has achieved such a tawdry reputation in recent times that one has to be hesitant about using it. However, occasionally it is appropriate, and well deserved. We are happy to report that such is the case for the Robson Bight salvage operation. By 3pm today, the tanker truck laden with 10,000 [...]

  
  

• How will YOU make a difference today?

  Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

  Tourism Vancouver Island wants to know how you are celebrating Earth Day!  Did you ride your bike to work or school this morning or plan to this week?  Did you buy fresh fruits or vegtables from a local farm or market  or plan to eat an organic meal tonight?  Did you bring in your own coffee [...]