By Erik Folgate on 2/24/2010 1:56 PM
Today on Green Chat, we’ll be talking about how to compost your food and recycle food efficiently. We’re in the business of helping you find green alternatives to travel and make your everyday travel more environmentally friendly, but being green is a lifestyle. We understand many of our customers that look for green travel are also looking for more ways to make their entire lifestyle more sustainable and eco-friendly. What we eat, what we don’t eat, and how we dispose of it directly affects our... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 2/18/2010 1:43 PM
Yesterday, we had a great green chat on Twitter talking about green alternatives for home improvements and home improvements that make your home more sustainable. If you still haven’t joined us on green chat, you can do that by visiting our Twubs page which aggregates all conversations on Twitter with the #greenchat hash tag.
Here is the transcript for yesterday’s green chat, just in case you missed it: February 17th, 2010 green chat transcript
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By Erik Folgate on 2/11/2010 4:12 PMThe hotel industry is finally starting to catch up with the increasing consumer demand for sustainable, eco-friendly hotel accommodations. We want to know that our travel is greener, because we choose hotels with green amenities. At RezHub.com, one of our missions is to make travel more affordable to you and make it easier to find green hotels around the world. But now the question is, which hotel properties are legitimately environmentally friendly? A few elite green hotel certification programs have sprouted up, and we recommend them as credible and legitimate sources for certifying hotel properties to be green and sustainable. Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 2/4/2010 1:06 PMThere are many different articles and lists floating around about ways to make your travel more green, and we are in the business of doing everything that we can to help you engage in eco-friendly travel. So, we compiled a master list of tips for green travel. Feel free to bookmark and share this article for future reference. Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 2/1/2010 3:59 PMGreat deals on Caribbean destinationsRead More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/29/2010 1:44 PM
This past Wednesday we talked about the movie “Food Inc.” by Robert Kenner on our weekly Green Chat that happens every Wednesday on Twitter at 2pm eastern standard time. We had a great discussion about the movie. I watched it last week for the first time, and I must say that it was a huge eye opener for me in terms of how little consumers think or care about how animals are raised for consumption and the manufacturing process that occurs. As consumers, we must stick up for ourselves and fight... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 1/22/2010 10:52 AM There is still plenty of time to get your ski vacation in before the end of winter. It has been a snowy winter so far, and ski conditions have been overall good. We know you like great deals, so here are a few ski resorts with deals for under $100 per night!
The Westgate Park City Spa and Resort - $89/night
 The Westgate Park City Spa and Resort is a luxury winter resort situated... Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 1/20/2010 11:49 AMWe have recently rated Hotel Felix in Chicago based on our green score rating system, and found out that they are a VERY green hotel. Their commitment to running an eco-friendly hotel and doing business in a highly sustainable, green building is outstanding. Chicago is one of the busiest cities in the world and millions of travelers on business and leisure come to visit Chicago every year. It’s time for the hospitality industry in Chicago to start stepping up their green hotel amenities, and Hotel Felix is leading the way. We had the chance to get in contact with the great people at Hotel Felix and audit their green amenities based on our green branch scoring system.
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By Erik Folgate on 1/12/2010 4:35 PMHave you ever booked a hotel thinking it was right next to all of the attractions and landmarks you wanted to visit on your vacation? Then, you actually get to your destination and realize that the hotel is 30 minutes away from everything you wanted to do. RezHub’s Landmark hotel search solves this common problem. It’s one of my favorite features about the website, because price is important only relative to the location if you are visiting for leisure. You may be willing to pay extra for a hotel that’s closer to a particular landmark, stadium, historical site, or amusement park.
To search by landmark, here’s what you’ll need to do:
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By Erik Folgate on 1/8/2010 1:18 PM
If you haven’t heard yet, we moderate a Twitter chat every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm under the hashtag #greenchat. We talk about various different green living and green travel topics relevant to current events and what you want to talk about.
What’s the Best Way To Follow the Chat?
Go to our page on Twubs.com Sign in with your Twitter ID Become a Member of our Twub Start participating in the conversation. Twubs has a text box that... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 12/31/2009 1:47 PM
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By Erik Folgate on 12/18/2009 4:43 PM
Christmas is only one week away, and even if you don’t celebrate the religious significance of the holiday, you can always celebrate the season of giving. Christmas brings out something inside of us that wants to give, not only to our friends and family, but people struggling in our community. I ran across an article about a woman from New Jersey who helped the Hyatt hotel in downtown Morristown, New Jersey recycle their used linens to give out to the homeless. ... Read More »
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By Erik Folgate on 12/15/2009 12:40 PMBeing green or going green is a hot trend in many different industries lately, because our awareness of how our action are affecting the environment has been heightened over the past decade. Marketers know that consumers want to be more green, so they have picked up on the trend that some consumers will be more motivated to purchase a product or patronize a business with solid green practices. However, a good thing can easily turn into a bad thing when used by someone with the wrong intentions.
What is Green Washing?
Greenwashing is the practice of making an unsubstantiated or misleading claim about the environmental benefits of a product, service, technology or company practice.
How To Avoid Green Washing
Be Transparent: Don’t hide anything from the consumer. Tell them exactly why you consider the product or service to be green. List all ingredients and explain the manufacturing process. Every company that claims to be green or sell green... Read More » |
By Erik Folgate on 12/11/2009 2:16 PMFor the past three days, we have been making new friends and learning about green lodging at the 2nd Annual Green Lodging and Hospitality Conference in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Centre Hotel. The event was put on by the TREEO program of the University of Florida.
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By Erik Folgate on 12/1/2009 10:54 AMEvery year in December the energy usage in the United States spikes because we light up the skies with outdoor lighting and lawn ornaments as a symbol of the upcoming holiday season. Kids love decorations, and let’s face it, adults love them too. There’s nothing more fun than driving around the neighborhood to check out everyone’s decorations. But with today’s technology, there are so many ways we can save energy and make our decorations more sustainable.
Here is a great video that aired on the Early Show a few days ago about going green with Christmas decorations.
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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 » |
