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.

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. You can download a copy of the letter at Green Concierge Travel, Media Kit.

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. http://www.jsonline.com/features/travel/42433942.html

3.09 Green Travel Roundtable, 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.

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

12.11 WGN Chicago Bill Moller Show. Bill talked with Liz Wessel, owner of Green Concierge Travel. Why would a traveler choose to travel green? Learn about some of Chicago's green travel assets. Thanks Bill! Listen here

11.11 Leigh Mills from Madison NBC Channel 15 interviewed Liz Wessel, owner of Green Concierge Travel, on what it means to travel green. We talked about transportation, accommodations and activities at your destination.

11.11 Bring Out the Child in Everyone. As we head into the indoor season, Wisconsin offers a variety of Children's Museums across the state. This article covers three of them – Milwaukee, Madison and Eagle River's Northwoods Children's Museum. Designed to entertain all ages, the museums provide engaging hands on activities that will keep you and yours busy. Madison Originals Magazine August 2011 Volume 28 pages 42 – 43.

8.11 Treasure Hunts in a GPS World Treasure hunting in a GPS world means geo caching. Using a hand held GPS device, hunters seek caches containing log books and “treasure”. You can geocache across the globe so if you enjoy the hunt or have children who do, consider bringing your GPS on your next trip. Happy hunting! This has become a worldwide activity. Madison Originals Magazine August 2011 Volume 27 pages 38 – 39.

5.11 Picnics A focus on the marriage of food and travel, Picnics looks at the opportunity to explore culture and landscapes through a picnic experience. From state parks to concerts on the capitol square, picnicking becomes an essential part of the summer experience. Madison Originals Magazine May 2011 Volume 26 pages 34 – 35.

4.11 Selling Green Green Concierge Travel owner, Liz Wessel, answers questions about selling green travel. Transparency is a key element both in selecting vendors but in the client – agent relationship. Selling Green, April 19, 2011, Jena Tesse Fox Travel Agent

2.11 Fun in the Wind Fun in the Wind explores sports and recreational activities that rely on the wind. From kites to sailing and ice boating to wind surfing, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Madison Originals February 2011 Volume 25 pages 34 – 35.

11.10 Silent Sports Silent Sports recreational opportunities continue to grow in states like Wisconsin. Traditionally these have included cross country skiing and biking. What are silent sports? People powered sports or recreational activities. Madison Originals Magazine November 2010 Volume 24 pages 32 – 33.

8.10 Green Spas – More than Skin Deep In this article for Madison Originals, Green Concierge Travel looks at ways that a spa can be green beyond the products that it uses in treatments. Madison Originals Magazine Aug 2010 Vol 23 pages 36 – 37.

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

4.10 Green Travel Roundtable, Travel Agent Magazine. For the second year in a row, 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. For the second year in a row, Travel Agent hosted a Green Roundtable in which representatives of leading hotels and travel agents shared their thoughts on all things green.

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.