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 | Emerging Research: Modeling Green Destination Practice and Testing Markets
Event professionals have begun to develop policies and practices that conserve resources and reduce waste. Planners are considering environmental aspects of prospective destinations and cities are responding by developing strategies that cater to this market. In order to better understand the viability of green event management, this study examined two perspectives in the delivery of green events: 1) Expectations and satisfaction of event planners (the demand side) and 2) Strategies employed by destinations to provide green event services (the supply side). Analysis of three event destination cities reveals specific strategies that create a green image that can be substantiated by real environmental practices. Although these practices are important and rated good or very good by planners, they are not considered to be critical destination selection factors by event planners. Study results are used to identify priority opportunities for convention and visitor bureaus to become more competitive and sustainable. |
| Green Globe Certified Case Studies: Green Grotto Caves
Situated on 25.9 hectares of Jamaica's North Coast, are the Green Grotto Caves the first attraction and caves in the world to be GREEN GLOBE 21 Certified. The Green Grotto Caves are among Jamaica's most prominent natural attractions. They are of international repute and have been visited since the 18th century. The attraction prides itself on educating visitors about the sensitive eco-system found within and around the caves and provides a one-hour tour through a maze of exquisite dripstone formations. In addition to being GREEN GLOBE 21 Certified, Green Grotto Caves received the Environmental Ambassador Award (Attractions Sector) in 2004 and Miss Fabia Lamm, Manager of the Green Grotto Caves, has been the recipient of the Environmental Champion of the Year Trophy in 2003 and 2004. |
| Lochiel Park: Case Study of a Green Village - South Australia
Lochiel Park is a 106 dwelling green village residential development, approximately eight kilometers north-east of the Adelaide CBD, South Australia. It was master planned based on sustainability principles which included addressing climate change impacts and establishing credentials for claiming carbon neutrality. All houses will be serviced by Solar PV cells, recycled water systems, gas boosted solar hot water systems, a minimum 7.5 star thermal performance rating, with a target of reducing potable water supply by 78%, greenhouses gases by 74% and energy use by 66%, compared to the 2004 SA average. The estate will be monitored over a 9 year period and will include intensive monitoring of resource consumption in a number of households on residents' behaviors. The project demonstrates sustainable practices, principles and approaches with a goal of transforming the development industry's ability to cope with the impacts of climate change and reduce greenhouse emissions. |
| Sustainable Tourism Case Studies
This is a presentation of sustainable tourism case studies, including sustainable certification programs and industry segments destinations, hotels, and restaurants. Also included are general green tips for the office and the home. |
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