By Erik Folgate on 11/23/2009 3:27 PM
If you haven’t already heard, Green Travel Hub hosts a chat event every Wednesday at 2pm EST. called “Green Chat”. It is hosted on Twitter, and we follow the hash tag: #greenchat. The best way to follow our green chat is by becoming a member of our Twub, which is basically an application that organizes hash tag conversations for you. We actually won’t be having a green chat this week because of... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 11/16/2009 4:58 PM
Boston is rich in historical tradition, and it’s a sports fanatic’s dream. Bostonians are also very environmentally conscious, and many hotels in the Boston area have stepped up to the plate to provide hotels with a strong green initiative. Here are our top 5 based on our green score rating system.
Seaport Hotel and Seaport World
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By Erik Folgate on 11/2/2009 10:58 AM
Social Media Hub
At RezHub.com, we understand that you lead a busy life, and as green conscious consumers, we know that you hate when companies waste tons of paper on direct mail, flyers, and other marketing mediums that waste paper. That is one of the reasons we are committed to using social media to spread the news about RezHub, because it is a very efficient and eco-friendly way to send updates to our loyal customers. We also know how confusing it can be to keep up with all of the different social networking websites and the different profiles of many different companies, so we have developed a one-stop social media hub for all of our social networking presences on Twitter and Facebook. Here is a screen shot of our social media hub:
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By Erik Folgate on 10/30/2009 2:31 PMSki season is coming up, and many of you are getting ready to hit the slopes. Why not pick a resort that is environmentally responsible? You’ll feel better about choosing a ski resort that tries to protect the environment, which is the same environment that gives you the ability to go skiing and snowboarding! Here are 5 great ski resorts with a great, green initiative.
Park City Resort, Utah
photo credit: Flickr
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By Erik Folgate on 10/20/2009 9:57 AM
Portland, Oregon is a beautiful city and its natural beauty is why it has become one of the fastest growing and most popular cities in the Northwest. The people of Portland strive to do everything they can to preserve their environment, and here are some hotels that are contributing to that effort.
Doubletree Hotel Portland
The Doubletree Hotel in Portland was given a 4 out of 5 green score by RezHub.com for their commitment to green initiatives. The Doubletree Hotel is located across the street from Lloyd... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 10/8/2009 1:21 PM
We are always looking for hotels with a strong green initiative, and Alto Hotel fits the bill. They have totally transformed the way they do business by initiatives that promote sustainability and reusability. We were so impressed by the steps they took to improve their hotel with their environmentally friendly improvements, that we awarded them a 4 out of 5 green score rating based on this green score points system. Here are a few improvements they have... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 10/5/2009 11:32 AMThe Galapagos Islands
credits: Scott Abelman
These islands are just off the shore of Ecuador, and Charles Darwin made these islands famous when he did much of his scientific research on these islands. The Galapagos National Park and the Galapagos Conservancy websites will give you a good idea of what... Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/25/2009 12:34 PMSometimes it’s hard to find all of the best articles to read when there is so much great content on blogs and travel websites. At RezHub.com, we are always trying to make your life easier, so here are some of our favorite articles of the week!
Book reuse program starts at destination hotels and resorts: Destination Hotels & Resorts, popular for their eco-minded mentality toward hospitality, has just launched a new company-wide campaign called “Read & Reuse” – designed by the brand’s “Green Teams” to address the thousands of pounds of books travelers leave at hotels and resorts each year by collecting books to be donated to local libraries, schools and non-profits Top Green Cities in the World: What are the top green cities in the... Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/23/2009 10:00 AM
credit: blueid_bbw via Flickr
The Keys and Key West, Florida are a hidden gem off the southern tip of Florida. Many travelers think of Daytona Beach, Destin, Orlando, and South Beach in Miami when they think of traveling to Florida. The Keys are a chain of small islands off the southern tip of Florida. I recently visited Marathon Key, and I had not been to the Keys in 10 years. It reminded me of what... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 9/3/2009 1:50 PM
In today’s post we’ll be combining two things that we love: saving money and traveling green. Recently, we highlighted a study that revealed that most Americans are not ready to pay the extra money for traveling green. Well, we believe that the premise of this study is a little skewed, because there are plenty of ways to save money while still traveling more green. Many travelers have this notion that traveling green means visiting eco-friendly locations. While this is one element of traveling green, it’s certainly not the breadth of what traveling green entails. Traveling green means doing everything you can while you travel to keep your carbon and waste footprint as light as possible. Here are... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 8/28/2009 2:05 PM
Recently, the July edition of Travel Horizons co-authored by the U.S. Travel Association and the YPartnership, came out with a study stating that Amercian travelers are more aware of sustainable travel, but they are remain unwilling to pay more for it. As a travel booking company that focuses on helping travelers make their travels more environmentally friendly, we were intrigued by this new study and what it meant. Familiarity with green travel terms and awareness of what “green travel” means have increased... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 8/26/2009 2:54 PM
Alaska, some like to call it "God's Country" because of photos like this. This was taken by a photographer on Flickr from the deck of a BC ferry very early in the morning.
Visit this 4 green star rated hotel, the Anchorage Sheraton Resort and Spa to maximize your green travel experience!
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By Erik Folgate on 8/26/2009 2:08 PM eco friendly, originally uploaded by sreenisreedharan.
There are two separate definitions of green travel. One definition includes visiting an eco-friendly destination, but the other definition includes making your everyday travel more green and environmentally friendly by reducing, reusing, and recycling resources while traveling. The latter definition is what RezHub.com and Green Travel Hub are most concerned with. We want to make the process of traveling green easier and more automated, so you can spend more time planning your trip and what you'll be doing on the trip.
Reduce
Here are some examples of reducing your impact on the environment... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 8/20/2009 11:25 AM
Simply amazing! My mother-in-law visited the Amalfi Coast, and her photos made me jealous. Post a comment if you've been here to make everyone else more jealous!
Got a travel photo you want to share with us? Email me efolgate(at)rezhub(dot)com
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By Erik Folgate on 8/18/2009 3:04 PM
San Francisco, California is a beautiful city, and it has many green hotels for your green travel needs. This is a beautiful photo of the Golden Gate bridget with a little bit of downtown to the left and the mountains to the right.
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By Erik Folgate on 8/12/2009 1:13 PM
Yesterday, GM announced that their Chevy Volt will get an estimated 230 mpg in the city. Many skeptics who question whether it’s truly 230 miles per gallon looked into how the rating was being judged. Engadget was told that the EPA has released “a new methodology for determining a draft fuel economy standard for extended-range EVs like the Volt,”. This means that the normal standard for rating fuel economy has been changed, and maybe that was warranted given that the Chevy Volt would be the first semi-electric car produced for the masses.
How Could It Possibly Get 230 MPG?
CNN has an article with an example that helps us understand the methodology behind rating the car’s fuel economy. The Chevy Volt and a standard hybrid car are different in the sense that the Volt will strictly use... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 8/3/2009 12:50 PM
Our Dream Green 2008 giveaway was a huge success, so we decided to offer another great giveaway thanks to our partners, Pacific Beach Hotel and Hertz rental car!
The Giveaway
This year, Green Travel Hub by Rezhub.com is giving away a FREE 4 night’s stay at the Pacific Beach Hotel plus a $350 car rental voucher from Hertz to rent a green rental car. Airfare not included. The contest will last from August... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 7/28/2009 2:11 PMDo you want to be the ultimate green traveler? You may be renting a hybrid or staying at a green hotel, but does the stuff you travel with help you feel good about your travel? We found some interesting green travel gadgets at a reasonable price, and they have a practical use!
USB Rechargeable Batteries
Instead of carrying around a clunky battery charger pack, buy these USB rechargeable batteries that plug into the USB port of your computer to recharge. They last for 500 charge cycles, and they function like regular AA batteries. Use them to power your portable DVD player or portable alarm clock.
Water Powered Alarm Clock
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By Erik Folgate on 7/22/2009 9:22 AM
Because of the massive carbon emissions of a single commercial jet, many travelers with a green initiative believe that flying is the worst way to travel. Airlines know this, and many of them have begun to make the effort to make their flights and operations more environmentally friendly
British Airways: An article was recently written by The Metro, asking if tourism will ever be green, and they interviewed a spokesperson for British Airways. His response was this, "Yes. We are determined that aviation should neutralize and then reduce its emissions. Aircraft are becoming greener all the time and a great deal of research... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 2/2/2009 8:47 PMI just finished reading an article on Terracurve.com titled Being skeptical: The big online players step up to green travel, sort of. Interestingly enough, it looks as though Expedia, Travelocity, and Hotwire have all launched their own green travel programs. The author discusses the fact that Travelocity and Expedia are reportedly releasing “green travel” booking tools - and how they measure up to conscious-travelers’ demands. In the end it's revealed that “that the “big boys’” efforts come across as half-hearted attempts to reel in customers with the promise of something that is far from complete.” ...Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/19/2009 8:46 PMCheck out several ways the Inauguration is going green, and our past article about green lodging options in Washington, DC.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/9/2009 12:15 AMIt's always been the mission of our website to show people that Green Travel does not have to mean going to extremes. The Dream Green Giveaway to the Hacienda Tres Rios in the Riviera Maya, Mexico was created to illustrate just that. The contest ended in October and the winning family just returned from their trip. Check out the pictures and see what the family had to say about the hotel!Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/2/2009 8:14 PMGoing green is easier than ever in 2009. There are so many simple ways to make a positive impact on the planet, we should all make a resolution to make 2009 our greenest year ever.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/23/2008 6:40 PMCheck out the winning video and all entries from our Video Ad Contest!Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/12/2008 9:56 PMOur Ad Contest Ends Dec. 15th, Enter Now!Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/10/2008 3:45 PMContinental Airlines announced Monday that they are planning the first biofuel-powered demonstration flight of a U.S. commercial airliner, which will be conducted in Houston on Jan. 7, 2009. The flight will be powered by a special fuel blend derived from both algae and jatropha plants. These sustainable, second-generation fuel sources are a much more viable solution than the more common agriculturally based biofuels - like corn and soy based ethanols.
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By Erik Folgate on 12/3/2008 5:08 PMThe Wilson family's story about how they turned their summer green!
Article by - Jeff WilsonWhen the Wilson family’s need to travel butted heads with high-gas prices and climate change, they feared the worst: that their annual summer travels would finally have to come to an end. After all, who can justify the CO2 emissions, let alone the expense, from hitting the American Road towing a camper the way we did in the good old days? Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/26/2008 4:27 PMWhether you're traveling down the street or across the country this Thanksgiving these simple steps will help make your travel a little bit greener.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 11/13/2008 8:00 PMI'm going on vacation! And rest assured, it will be a green one. From my hotel stay to my activities to my flight I'll be keeping my carbon footprint as tiny as possible while I travel through the Yucatan Peninsula. Since my blogs are normally full of green travel tips, I thought I'd spend some time showing how simple it really is to plan and take a green vacation. While traveling will likely never be good for the environment, we all have the ability to lighten our load on the planet on any trip we take.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/23/2008 8:09 PMCoral reefs are not only some of the most beautiful places on the planet, they’re also an extremely important and extremely threatened ecosystem. Scientists have discovered that the sunscreen we are using to protect ourselves from the sun is actually helping to destroy coral reefs.
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By Erik Folgate on 10/20/2008 6:30 PMWe just started tweeting on Twitter. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/17/2008 6:11 PMEver wonder how much it's going to cost for gas to get you from point A to point B. Whether you're taking a long road trip, or just gallivanting around town this website will give you a pretty accurate estimate of what the actual cost will be.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 10/15/2008 5:11 PMWe've launched our first annual short film and video contest. Find out how YOU can win fame...fortune...and a free vacation!Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/25/2008 2:02 PMFlorida has an excellent new recycling goal, and the DEP needs your help to get the plan rolling.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/16/2008 6:13 PMWe're giving away ANOTHER Dream Green Vacation. It's an all inclusive trip for 4 to the Hacienda Tres Rios in Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. Check out the details and Enter Now!Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 9/3/2008 1:36 PMVirgin Atlantic teams up with British clothing company, Worn Again, to develop a trendy new way to give old aircraft seat covers (and bicycle tires, tents and seat belts) a new life.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 8/20/2008 3:13 PMThe launch of their new and improved rental car booking engine connects customers quickly and easily to fuel-efficient and eco-friendly rental car options.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 8/18/2008 1:05 PMFolks travel from near and far each summer to gather with families and feast on pot-luck. Check out some excellent tips on how to green up your next family reunion.
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By Erik Folgate on 8/7/2008 3:32 PMA research team has located a reported 125,000 gorillas in an African Zone. If the numbers are confirmed, this will more than double the estimated number of gorillas in the entire world. Let's just hope that the publicity does not also bring hunters to the area.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 8/6/2008 5:08 PMI'm going to be contributing a green city travel feature to Organic Lifestyle Magazine on a monthly basis. Check out their August edition and my Chicago city feature!Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 8/1/2008 1:36 PMSeattle has long been known as “The Emerald City,” a nickname that accurately describes their lush and green landscape. Their cool summers and mild winters play a big role in keeping the city green, and keeping travelers visiting year round. In recent years however, the Emerald City's “greeness” has taken on a slightly different meaning as they've taken on a mission to shrink their carbon footprint and become one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the country.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 7/28/2008 6:26 PMAt first glance, sharing a room with ten other sleepers may seem like the epitome of low-budget, college-aged-backpacker-chic. Sure, it may be. But beyond that, hosteling can be a greener alternative to staying at a hotel, and it can also be a fun way to meet people from around the world.
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By Erik Folgate on 7/11/2008 5:51 PMWhat many travelers don't know about Chicago is that they're going green. Their Mayor, Richard Daley, has actually made it his mission to make them the greenest city in the country. Even the hotels in Chicago are taking part in the green up, and RezHub.com has put together a Top 5 list of the Greenest Hotels in Chicago. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 6/26/2008 6:28 PMTravelers who are looking to green up their travels will have no problem doing so in DC. The city that is home to so many of this country's historical sights and leaders, is also leading the way to a cleaner and greener future. DC is even home to some of the greenest hotels in the country. Check out some city information and our top 10 list of Green Hotels in DC. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 6/18/2008 2:42 PMWhile it can sometimes be intimidating to journey outside the comfortably numb of one's own country (especially when you have dietary restrictions) traveling abroad as a family is fulfilling on so many levels… With some preparation, finding foods that you feel good about giving your family will be a snap…
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By Erik Folgate on 6/9/2008 7:13 PMThe Associated Press reported today that Larry Klayman, a Miami lawyer is suing the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) for the escalating cost of oil. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 5/29/2008 4:50 PMWe set up a booth at the Green Earth Expo here in Orlando, and we got an amazing response! Check out some pictures of the event and our thank you to the attendees of the show.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 5/8/2008 4:06 PMSorting hotel search results by Price, Hotel Name, or Distance from a Landmark are familiar tools to almost any traveler, but RezHub.com is now providing a sort feature with a conscience: Sort by Green Score. Customers using the RezHub.com hotel search are now able to view hotels in order of the way they care for the environment.
The RezHub Green Score and Sort by Green features are Patent Pending.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 4/30/2008 1:55 PMRezHub is looking to hire a Web Developer! If you're interested, read this blog for details.Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 4/24/2008 1:03 PMFirst, it was Wisconsin that forged ahead with a wholehearted green tourism effort, now Virginia has joined in the fun.
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