Eco-Travel Business Model For Success in Tough Times – Agritourism Works in Good Times and Bad

January 6, 2009 · Posted in Eco Conscious Consumer, Eco Friendly Business, Green Business Ideas · Comments Off 

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2008
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Farm owners and local citizens involved in boosting the success of their own local and regional economy and local farms may want to take agritourism very seriously.

Agritourism is a branch of eco-tourism. Interestingly, when done right, it flourishes when funds for travel are up, as well as when funds for travel are very low (explained more below).

It’s obvious why local farms would want to attract world travelers to their farms. Why not allow the revenue that would have gone to a petro-guzzling chain resort instead be offered for a stay in an extra farmhouse bedroom? Why not take some of the otherwise cruise ship tourist trap-destined travel bucks by hosting a regionally branded harvest festival or garden tour for the travelers who harbor nearby and want to come onto land for authentic attractions? Read more

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The Benefits of Green Tourism to the Travel Industry

December 17, 2008 · Posted in Green Business 101, Green Business Basics, Starting a Green Business · Comments Off 

IPatong traffic at night
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It seems like everyone is It  going green these days. The travel and tourism industry is no different. I’m sure you’ve noticed this trend in advertising and travel industry marketing. As crazy as it may sound, these are two areas where you may not think about green living, but enough people are becoming more aware of its implications to make going green with travel SEO a growing trend.

In other business niches, the idea of going green means big profits, which is another reason why so many hotels are embracing the notion of green travel marketing.

Unfortunately, there are a small number of people out there who don’t believe in global warming and the only reason that companies are going green with their online tourism marketing campaign is to get more money. Read more

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