The 2008 ABTA Convention (ABTA is the Association of British Travel Agents) took place in October in Las Palmas on Gran Canaria - the first time ABTA had gathered on the island.
A major theme of the convention was the issue of innovation in tourism. But environmental concerns have taken center stage in world politics and business development with greater frequency over the past few years. Much of the discussion, both formally and informally, centered on eco tourism and sustainable tourism. This was especially true in light of a special address by Prince Charles.
The travel industry and ABTA in particular have been addressing issues like sustainable tourism for some time. In 2007 ABTA launched a program that directly challenged the industry called ‘Reduce My Footprint’.
The program encourages both businesses and individuals to determine their carbon footprints. The goal is to increase consumer awareness and lessen the impact of travel and tourism on destinations.
A special video address by Prince Charles was featured at this year’s convention. Prince Charles reinforced the need for eco tourism and the continuing development of sustainable tourism. The Prince is no stranger to issues involving the environment. He has long championed governmental and individual efforts in pursuit of […]
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The October 6, 2008 Nursing Spectrum Magazine has a great fear inducing headline. It reads: “Cancer Risk On The Night Shift” with a white cup filled with coffee directly below the headline. The coffee looks cold, which certainly would be true to life for those who have to answer a call light the moment they pour that long awaited steaming cup.The headline is followed by these words: “Experts say it’s too early to panic.”Cancer risk; Panic; not exactly positive images for the grave yard shift worker.The words grave yard shift derive from two separate sources.The first references the 19th century problem of burying people who were still alive, but in a deep coma, perhaps. A bell was placed in the coffin to enable the waking supposed corpse to notify the grave yard attendants of their new-found life. Those attendants worked the grave yard at night, thus earning a title we still enjoy to this day.The other story references the eery quiet that often settles over the world between 3-am. This quiet may be likened to the hush of the grave yard at night. Not to mention the feeling that creeps over the people who must stay awake during these hours: […]
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Colon cleansing brings big profits for some companies - and with good reason. Colon cleansing works!It is normal for people to report weight loss, more energy, clearer and healthier skin, and many people even regain lost health. This is not only in recent years. These benefits have been reported by those who cleanse for thousands of years.You can start getting the benefits of a natural colon cleanse without laxatives right at home. Here are some easy steps you can take to get started.Eat a natural colon cleansing diet. This means putting all junk foods and most processed foods aside for now. I know none of us likes to be restricted, but it is okay to practice discipline in our lives sometimes. So, for now, don’t eat fried foods, fast foods, fatty and sugary snacks, white breads, cakes, pies and candies. In fact, for the next 3 weeks, try not eating out at restaurants and fast food joints. Instead, start taking charge of your own food.Focus on eating healthy, wholesome and even organic foods when possible. Organic foods may seem like they cost more, but most of us can make up […]
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