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Travelers Philanthropy Free Discussion Board Now Active

CREST and Travelers' Philanthropy announce the launch of our discussion board devoted to issues surrounding international sustainable development, philanthropy, and responsible travel. Current topics: 1) Philanthropy Dos and Don'ts, 2) HIV / AIDS awareness and the travel industry's responsibility. To read both topics and share your thoughts, click here. Registration takes only a moment, and no information you provide will be shared or used outside the system.


Costa Rica's Eduardo Villafranca Named 2008 Businessman of the Year

CREST and Travelers' Philanthropy congratulate Eduardo Villafranca, CEO of Grupo Islita, one of Travelers' Philathropy's tour operator partners. Mr. Villafranca has been named 2008 Businessman of the year by El Financiero, Costa Rica's premier business journal. To read the full article, click here.

 

Punta Islita's community efforts

Punta IslitaSponsored by: Punta Islita Hotel & Spa - www.hotelpuntaislita.com

Punta Islita ArtSince 1994, Punta Islita hotel and Spa has been offering its guests a high standard of luxury in an environmentally and socially responsible way. The five star beachfront hotel is committed to low-impact, environmentally friendly practices, and maintains active links to local community development efforts and cultural revival projects.

The hotel has helped establish a public library, a composting station and a recycling program in local towns and villages, as well as highlighting local art and culture in visible ways that strengthen the community's enthusiasm for sustainable tourism in their backyards.

Punta Islita ArtAll these measures are included within the We Care Responsible Tourism Model, pioneered by Punta Islita.

At present, Punta Islita is collecting contributions from donors to buy art supplies, textbooks, and other educational materials for the local community, as part of their committment to improving local education.

To contribute to Punta Islita's community efforts, click here:

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