Green Globe International, Inc. and Green Certifications, Inc. Announce Expansion of Dual Certification Program in
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MURRIETA, CA, Jan 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
Green Globe International, Inc. (OTCBB: GGLB), the worldwide owner of the
Green Globe brand, and Green Certifications, Inc. have announced the
expansion of the dual certification program targeted to the tourism and
hospitality industries. Green Globe International and Green
Certifications previously announced the launch of sales and marketing
efforts for dual Green Globe/Green Hotel Certification for hotels, and
resorts in North, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Europe.
Green Globe and Green Certifications will now expand their strategic
alliance to deliver dual certifications for additional businesses and
attractions in the tourism industry. The certifications identify
compliance with internationally accepted green, sustainability standards
to tourism businesses.
"While we will continue to pursue hotel and resort properties for Green
Globe/Green Hotel Certification, there are a variety of additional
businesses which desire a certification program that delivers two
prestigious international green brands, and we have initiated marketing
efforts toward these businesses," commented Guido Bauer, CEO of Green
Certifications, Inc. "We look forward to announcing the first of these
clients in the very near future."
Bradley Cox, chief operating officer of Green Globe International, Inc.,
stated, "Our focus will continue to be the use of the Green Globe brand in
a variety of applications where the stringent standards of the program are
met. The brand's long history in the travel and tourism industry makes
this expansion of our co-branding effort with Green Certifications a very
natural progression."
For more information of Green Globe/Green Certifications programs, please
call +1-310-984-6807 or visit www.greencertifications.com.
The Green Globe brand and program trace their roots back to the United
Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992, where 182 Heads of State
endorsed the Agenda 21 principles of Sustainable Development.
Green Globe International, an affiliate member of the United Nations World
Tourism Organization (UNWTO), has endorsed the efforts of the United
Nations Foundation, Rainforest Alliance, the United Nations Environment
Programme (UNEP) and the UNWTO in launching the Global Sustainable Tourism
Criteria (GSTC).
Green Globe International (www.greenglobeint.com) encourages all
shareholders and others interested in following the progress of the
company to subscribe to receive email alerts whenever new information is
made public. To subscribe, please visit
http://www.greenglobeint.com/stayconnected/email/.
About Green Hotel Certification
Green Hotel Certification is a leading third party certification based on
internationally accepted documentation. The seal is an independent
recognition of sustainability efforts. Environmental and cultural levels
as well as Corporate Social Responsibilities are benchmarked against the
highest worldwide principles. Its object is to introduce and strengthen
sustainability and social practices at all levels of management in the
hospitality industry. The Green Hotel Certification seal also provides a
distinguished promotional tool to reach a growing environmentally-aware
global consumer market. Green Hotel Certification offers a completely
paperless certification process which guarantees an efficient process.
Through this system, properties are updated on a constant basis to ensure
highest international standards. Its dedicated auditors work on-site,
performing evaluation, implementation, solution-finding and training
throughout. More information on Green Hotel Certification can be found at
www.greenhotelcertification.com.
About Green Globe International, Inc.
Green Globe International, Inc. is the majority owner of Green Globe,
Ltd., a British company that owns the Green Globe brand, the premier
international brand for sustainable travel, tourism and related green
businesses. Green Globe's worldwide network extends across nearly 50
countries. Green Globe International has been admitted as an affiliate
member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization. The World Travel
& Tourism Council (WTTC), the business leaders' forum for the travel and
tourism industry, is a 5% common stock owner of Green Globe International.
For more information on Green Globe International, please visit
www.greenglobeint.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to the
results of operations and business of Green Globe International, Inc.,
which involves risks and uncertainties. The Company's actual future
results could materially differ from those discussed. The Company intends
that such statements about the Company's future expectations, including
future revenues and earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be
subject to the "Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
Contact:
For Green Globe International, Inc.
A. Beyer
Tel: +1 951 677 8073
Email Contact
www.greenglobeint.com
For Green Hotel Certification
Guido Bauer
Tel: +1-310-929-7460
Email Contact
www.greenhotelcertification.com
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