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Tourisme vert à Montréal

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11. The competition<br />

Toronto<br />

• Toronto’s Green Tourism Association has been called a pioneer in applying the principles of ecotourism<br />

and sustainable tourism in the city since 1996.<br />

• Three visitor tools have been developed:<br />

– The Other Map of Toronto<br />

– The Other Guide to Toronto: Opening the door to green tourism<br />

– A website: www.greentourism.ca<br />

Portland<br />

• For over 30 years, sustainable development has been integrated in the city’s operations and activities.<br />

• A complete section on green tourism accessible from the home page.<br />

• Largest urban forest in the United States.<br />

• In the past 20 years, bike lanes and bike parking have increased by 400%.<br />

• Home to the world’s most sustainable vineyards.<br />

• Focus on local food production.<br />

Source:<br />

- Anna Gibson, Rachel Dodds, Marion Joppe and Brian Jamieson, “Ecotourism in the city Toronto’s Green Tourism Association,”<br />

International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management, 15.6 (2003): 324–327.<br />

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