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IDB America December 2003 Roger Hamilton |
A green seal of approval Why international standards for quality certification will benefit ecotourists, private firms, and the environment. |
IDB America May 2004 Roger Hamilton |
Need a Hotel? A Tour Guide? Spanish Classes? Tiny businesses in Guatemala join forces to win tourist dollars. |
IDB America February 2002 |
Satisfaction guaranteed? In their search for adventure, ecotourists should not be surprised when the guide shows up late, the bed is lumpy, or the toilet doesn't flush. Still, even the bravest travelers want some assurance that they will get what they are paying for... |
IDB America April 2005 |
IDB Supports Sustainable Tourism in Honduras The Inter-American Development Bank approved a US$35 million soft loan to Honduras for a national sustainable tourism program designed to promote an industry with strong potential for boosting hard currency inflows, economic growth and employment. |
IDB America June 2007 Alexandra Russell-Bitting |
"Guatemala: Past and Future" Mayan traditions meet computer technology in art exhibit at the IDB Cultural Center. |
IDB America June 2005 Shirley Emerick |
New Waves of Tourism Hit the Beach A program in northeastern Brazil stimulates private investment and creates jobs in a region that was once ignored. |
IDB America January 2005 Roger Hamilton |
The Trail Less Traveled Getting tourist dollars into the pockets of local people is part of the strategy to protect nature on the Galapagos. Boosting local tourism can help to ensure the long-term protection of the islands. |
IDB America July 2005 Roger Hamilton |
Modern enigmas in the land of the ancient Mayas Can Guatemala expand economic opportunities while protecting its natural and cultural heritage? |
IDB America August 2005 Roger Hamilton |
A Tale of Two Invasions All over Latin America, many parks are protected in name only. Local people will respect an archeological park only if they benefit from it. |
IDB America August 2005 Roger Hamilton |
And This Stone Goes Where? Architects are finally getting respect at an ancient Mayan temple site. |
Entrepreneur August 2008 James Park |
Certifiably Green Strut your business's eco-friendly stuff with the help of these 10 programs. |
Outside August 2003 Dan Buettner |
Groundbreaker A plan to save Guatemala's Mayan cities with a park and a posh eco-lodge has enviros and locals boiling |
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2013 Jennifer Norbut |
Tourist Attraction Certified Commercial Investment Members' local market knowledge adds value in well-traveled markets. |
The Motley Fool February 14, 2011 Zeeshan Siddique |
A Quiet Resurgence of the American Hotel Industry Is this the beginning of something new? |
IDB America November 2007 Daniel Drosdoff |
Virtuous Lobbyists In Guatemala, local "facilitator groups" remove obstacles blocking business development and infrastructure projects. |
The Motley Fool December 29, 2011 Rebecca Lipman |
Hotel Stocks: Tourism Industry Predicts Record Spending for 2011 Here are seven stocks that could benefit from increased tourism: Marriott International... Starwood Hotels... Hyatt Hotels... Wyndham... Expedia... Choice Hotels... Gaylord... |
Smithsonian July 2007 Maggie Frank |
Snapshot: Tikal Tikai National Park in Guatemala is one of the largest Mayan cities ever built, and one of Guatemala's top tourist attractions. Take a virtual slide show tour here. |
IDB America February 2002 Roger Hamilton |
Tourism's green frontier How to protect nature and make a profit... |
Foundation News & Commentary Sep/Oct 2005 Jane C. Nober |
Legal Brief - Encouraging Tourism for Economic Development Is it charitable or not? Here's some guidance from the author of Economic Development: A Legal Guide for Grantmakers. |
IDB America October 2005 Roger Hamilton |
Can Parks Get the Protection They Need? In Guatemala's northern department of Peten, a government agency and a conservation group join forces to tackle a daunting task in the Laguna del Tigre National Park. |
IDB America Roger Hamilton |
A new recipe for tourism enterprises Bolivia's private sector will take the lead where the famous Chalalan ecotourism project paved the way. |
Job Journal April 25, 2004 Rich Heintz |
Tourists and Tourism Make a Comeback Hotels, eateries and tour operators all have reason to smile. Also, links to hospitality and tourism employment websites. |
Job Journal April 10, 2005 Julia Hollister |
Hospitality Industry Welcomes Newcomers Employment in the hospitality industry surges once again. "One of the things the hospitality industry offers is employment on every level," says Laurie Armstrong, with the San Francisco Convention and Visitors Bureau. |
IDB America December 2004 Daniel Drosdoff |
Service with a Smile How a training institute in Trinidad is giving the local tourism industry a competitive edge. |
IDB America July 2005 |
Man in the middle Peten's governor says voters must provide continuity for policies designed to bring prosperity and environmental sustainability to Guatemala's largest department. |
Search Engine Watch August 6, 2009 Justilien Gaspard |
Link Marketing for Travel and Tourism Businesses Good link building is just good marketing. That especially applies to the travel and tourism industry. The trick is targeting the right sites. |