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Nominations are open until July 3 for the Ecotourism Spotlight Award. Government websites that educate visitors about ecotourism and responsible travel options are eligible to win bragging rights. Nominees include Quito Visitors' Bureau, Responsible Tourism Guide to the Mekong, Ecotourism Laos and Failte Ireland. Complete details are online the Planeta Wiki.

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hey world - Interested in learning about conservation, tourism or ecotourism? Want to share your story? Here are tips on using Web 2.0 channels including Delicious, Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube.

responsible tourism - The global conference is scheduled for October and the current webinar series is generating a lot of great ideas! We are gathering tips about responsible travel photography and fair trade in travel writing.

competition - Oaxaca Market Project

world environment day - For World Environment Day Planeta.com announced the winner of this year's Colibri Ecotourism Award: Oaxaca's very own champion cyclist, Pedro Martinez! You're invited to share photos of eco travel in the World Environment Day Photography Group.

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Responsible Travel Handbook
- This 2006 anthology focuses on responsible tourism around the globe and was prepared by the editors of Transitions Abroad magazine. Free download as PDF (2 megs)

Communication in Sustainable Tourism (PDF)

Mexico is at a critical point in its green revolution

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Since 1994 Planeta.com has created incentives for communication, opportunities for conversation and a reward for participation among those seeking genuine ecotourism and responsible travel. Our site offers something for everyone who shares a vision of eco-friendly, people-friendly and place-friendly travel.