November 30, 2010
PDX Wins Zagat’s Heart
Portland is well known for its obsession with coffee, love of bikes, and a growing experimental culinary scene. In addition to food and exercise, Portland has won accolades for its international airport, and yesterday it added one more feather to its hat. Read more »
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November 22, 2010
Green Your Travels
Carbon emissions can come from a variety of sources and helping to reduce these emissions is all of our responsibility in order to preserve and protect Mother Earth. While committing weekends to planting trees in your local forest is an ideal way to offset your carbon footprint, it does not always fit into a busy schedule. Below are a few ways that you can green your travels. Read more »
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June 1, 2010
Flying the Good Flight: Part 9
May 26, 2010
We visited the Chinese car maker BYD. They are rapidly becoming a leader in electric vehicle technology and production. They are also the fastest growing auto brand in China. BYD began as a maker of cell phone batteries and has expanded into cars (including electric vehicles), solar panels and related technology, smart energy, net energy homes and most recently, electric buses. The Port first visited BYD about 3 years ago and was visited by BYD at about that same time.
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March 1, 2010
From Art Galleries to Chicken and Rice, International Tourism Boosts Local Industry
What a destination! Over the past 3 years that I have worked with Travel Portland, I never cease to be amazed by this city’s pride and commitment to the high quality tourist experience for domestic and international visitors. The success of the tourism industry is largely dependent on the success of the city’s transportation systems. Portland is fortunate to have multiple access points from train and bus to light rail, and, of course, the airport. Read more »
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November 11, 2009
Green Vacations are Amsterdam’s New Fashion Craze
Love traveling, but feel guilty about increasing your carbon footprint? Relax. It’s easy to relieve your emissions woes with a sustainable vacation in Amsterdam. In a city where bicycles outnumber people, it’s not difficult to find sustainability practiced in the Dutch transportation system, restaurants, outdoor spaces, and nightclubs. With the myriad eco-friendly activities available throughout Holland, you can set aside your impact concerns and enjoy a fashionably green vacation.