Transportation: impacts, solutions and alternatives

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 – 1:00 PM EST

Webinar Outline: Whether it is cars, trains, cruises or air travel, the travel and tourism sector is intrinsically linked to transportation. And the reduction of pollution, noise and most importantly, greenhouse gases (GHG) is of great concern to the private and public sector.
According to the UNEP Climate Change and Tourism Report (2007), 75% of all carbon emissions linked to a trip is generated by transport (air 40%, car 32%, other 3%). So how can the travel and tourism industry be sustainable if the largest percentage of its environmental footprint is fossil fuel-powered transportation?
This webinar will provide insights into the challenges and opportunities being embraced by car, air and marine companies to provide the greenest possible mode of transportation.

Webinar Audience: This webinar is suitable for travel professionals in leisure and corporate travel that are involved in contracting, planning and selling transportation services.

Webinar Outcomes:

Understand the environmental impacts of the various forms of transportation, with an emphasis on the fastest growing sector, air travel
What are the initiatives currently underway by car rental companies, cruises and airlines to improve efficiencies, develop renewable fuels and develop and build the next generation of technological innovation
Learn to plan the most environmentally friendly itinerary for your clients, including carbon footprint offset options and alternative forms of transport like biking and hiking

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