Marcus L. Endicott
Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:58:29 -0800
Nicholas, Good day from the South Island of New Zealand. I've been traveling here some months surveying tourism infrastructure.
Just off the top of my head, your question brings to mind the Green Map System http://www.greenmap.org/ ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Map ). Additionally, landscape architects ( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Landscape_architecture ) are involved with sustainable design of recreational facilities. Perhaps other members of green-travel ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/green-travel/ ) will have more answers. Cheers, - Marcus Endicott www.mendicott.com ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Nicholas Arsenault <nicholas.aqua...@gmail.com> To: mendi...@yahoo.com Sent: Tue, November 24, 2009 12:13:21 PM Subject: insight into sustainable site tourism Hello Mr. Endicot - It seems as though you are the world's leader in green travel networking. I imagine that you've been around this world a few times and have seen some interesting things. I am hoping that you have a moment to direct me or provide me with some insight into my question. I am interested in some information regarding tourism. I understand that there is a large industry involved with the idea of 'sustainable tourism'. From my understanding "sustainable tourism" is multi-faceted, but it's main premise is a low impact type of tourism, both environmentally and socially or culturally. My interests lie in a type of tourism or tours to sustainable sites (green buildings, green business', innovative energy technologies, innovative green industrial practices, green wastewater treatment plants, etc...). Rather than a low impact vacation, I am wondering if there exists an industry that showcases low impact infrastructure or design within a certain city or country. You get to know the area your visiting by touring the sustainable sites and green innovations. I hope that you could provide me with some insight or direction in these regards. Thank you for your time, Nicholas Arsenault -- Nicholas Arsenault nicholas.aqua...@gmail.com Aqua-Tex Scientific Consulting Ltd. 3690 Shelbourne Street, Suite 201 Victoria, BC, Canada V8P 4H2 Phone (250) 598 0266 Fax (250) 598 0263 www.aqua-tex.ca