In the News… recent stories in the media about Green Concierge Travel

11.09 – Sustainable Times, Dane Buy Local Member Profile Green Concierge Travel. This profile of Green Concierge Travel highlighted the company’s roots and business philosophy including supporting local businesses. Green Concierge Travel uses locally owned businesses as much as possible to fill operational needs and seeks out locally owned businesses and service providers for clients at their destinations.

9.08 Wisconsin Woman, Planning a Green Wedding, Page 54-57, September 2008.

9.08 Agent @ Home Magazine article on niche marketing. "Keen on Green"

7.08 The Sunday Wisconsin Journal (7/27/08) covered local green travel businesses in an article titled "Going on an Ecotrip".

6.08 The Weather Channel included an interview with Green Concierge Travel as part of a short program - Smart Science: Eco Travel (second story in program)

2.08 Outpost Exchange Magazine. Organic honey (moons) Conscious couples can chose from eco-lodging to volunteer opportunities. By SHANNON SLOAN-SPICE, February 2008, pg. 24.

10.6.07 Capital Times - Roads traveled: State's now a green giant in ecotourism

9.07 In Business Magazine - Madison Article on "Green Travelers?"

9.13.07 USA Today - Wisconsin's sights are set on Earth-friendly tourism

6.07 In Business Magazine -Start Ups, Page 22, In Business Magazine, June 2007

6.07 Organic Spa Magazine interviews Green Concierge Travel for Summer 2007 issue

4.19.07 Milwaukee's Shepherd Express The Greening of Wisconsin Eco-friendly tours attract curious visitor

3.2.07 Capital Times Ecotourism: State debates how best to get into growing market

Ecotravel News

5.10 - Agritourism (Agritourismo!). Whether its picking apples or berries, waking up to the sound of cattle or the smell of coffee, enjoying a local breakfast or tasting wine with a picnic lunch, welcome to agritourism in Wisconsin. It’s where visitor and farmer, historian or host come together to interact and enjoy the rural landscape and life. Madison Originals Magazine May 2010 Volume 22

3.10 – Green Travel Roundtable, Travel Agent Magazine. The roundtable was hosted by Michael Browne the Managing Editor of Travel Agent Magazine. Green Concierge Travel participated along with one other travel consultant and four major hotel representatives.

2.10 - Music Festivals – Great Traditions. Plan your summer days and weekends. Green Concierge Travel reviews a range of music festivals that can be found in Wisconsin. Madison Originals Magazine February 2010 Volume 21 pages 30 - 33.

11.09 Alternative Breaks - Thinking about doing something different for spring break? This article presents some ideas and resources for planning a rewarding spring break. Madison Originals Magazine November 2009 Volume 19 pages 34-35.

8.09 Green Business Travel - You can take a business trip and reduce your environmental footprint. Learn what to look for

5.09 National Train Day. Liz Wessel, owner of Green Concierge Travel, submitted a Letter to the Editor of the Wisconsin State Journal. The letter was printed on National Train Day Saturday May 9th, page A8. The letter supports investment in a regional intercity rail system that would bring long term jobs and economic development to Wisconsin and the Midwest. You can download a copy of the letter at Green Concierge Travel, Media Kit.

5.09 Experiencing the Land and Its People: Indigenous Tourism, Madison Originals Magazine 2009 Vol. 18. Liz Wessel, owner of Green Concierge Travel, talks about some of the unique indigenous tourism experiences in Wisconsin and North America. From Wisconsin, the article features Waswagoning Village, Aztalan and the beautiful mysterious effigy mounds found across the state. To see a copy of the magazine, visit Madison Originals Magazine’s web site, pages 32 – 33 of May 2009 Vol. 18.

4.09 Goin’ Green, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, April 5th, 2009 Travel Section. Green Concierge Travel was one of five experts on interviewed by Nancy Herrick on commonly asked questions about sustainable travel. The interview covers what green or sustainable travel means, carbon offsets, does green travel cost more and the impact of the current economic climate on travel decision. http://www.jsonline.com/features/travel/42433942.html

3.09 Green Travel Roundtable, Travel Agent Magazine. The roundtable was hosted by Michael Browne the Managing Editor of Travel Agent Magazine. Green Concierge Travel participated along with two other travel consulting companies and four major hotel corporations and the California Academy of Sciences. You can listen to the discussion on Travel Agent Central or download the Green Travel Roundtable Transcript from the web site.

Most interesting was hearing from the major hotel companies – Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, Starwood/Elements Hotels, Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Wyndham Worldwide about how each of them were changing operations and hotel design to offer a greener product. Look for more in an upcoming piece on green business travel in the Green Concierge Travel Journal Fall 2009.

2.09 Green Honeymoons. You can wear your heart on your sleeve when you take a green honeymoon. In this article in Madison Originals, Green Concierge Travel looks at two destinations in Wisconsin - Canoe Bay and the Washington Island Hotel, Restaurant and Culinary School. To see a copy of the magazine, visit Madison Originals Magazine's web site, pages 34 – 35 of February 2009 Vol. 17.”