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Easy to be green: luxury meets sustainability at Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge

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Nurturing a symbiotic relationship with the natural environment and local community, Dominican Republic’s Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge shows how the best of creature comforts and sustainable hospitality practices go hand-in-hand. Located in the Dominican Republic‘s unspoiled southwestern Barahuco Mountains, the 12-cabaña Casa Bonita Tropical Lodge offers green luxury with ease for the eco-conscious traveler.Situated on … Read more

The European luxury sector – a model for sustainable growth. Study

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European Commission Vice-President Antonio Tajani announces a political action plan to ensure the competitiveness of  the sector   The European luxury sector is a key driver for European jobs and competitiveness revealed a study by Frontier Economics. The study was commissioned by European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance (ECCIA), the European Cultural and Creative Industries Alliance, composed of … Read more

Wealth Of UK ultra high net worth individuals tops US$ 1.3 Trillion

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As a favoured safe haven for wealth in the midst of the Eurozone storm, the United Kingdom is a focal point for many at present. Wealth-X, the global ultra high net worth individuals (UHNW) development solution, has released a report on the ultra high net worth (UHNW) population in the United Kingdom. Wealth-X estimates that there … Read more

Urban sustainability: world’s megacities demonstrate progress in greenhouse gas reductions

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Cities are making great progress in reducing greenhouse gases Mayors of the World’s Largest Cities Demonstrate Progress in Greenhouse Gas Reductions and Launch Two New Initiatives C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) Cities have the potential to reduce their annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by over a billion tonnes by 2030, from business as usual. This … Read more

Urban sustainability: Cities on the front line of climate change

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The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) unveils in partnership with CNN an extensive infographic on climate impacts and actions in global cities. The dynamic, multi-media feature spotlights the cities of Lagos, Melbourne, Paris, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo and showcases data from the recently published Measurement for Management CDP Cities 2012 Global Report. Rich … Read more

2012 Summer Olympics – the greenest Games in history

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Green Olympics in 2012 Sustainable Development in the Olympics: Report from Jones Lang LaSalle The 2012 Summer Olympics in London this July will be the greenest Games in history, expanding on the legacy of sustainable development that has expanded in past Olympics. London partnered with World Wildlife Fund and BioRegional to create “One Planet Olympics,” … Read more