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Georgetown Texas

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Georgetown is located 30 miles from Austin on the northeastern edge of Texas Hill Country. Portions of the town are located on either side of the Balcones Escarpment, a fault line characterized by black, fertile soils of the Black land Prairie, with the west side consisting of hilly, limestone karst formations.
The North and Middle Forks of the San Gabriel River run through the city, providing over 30 miles of hike and bike trails, parks and recreation for residents and visitors.

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Chesapeake Bay and the Eastern Shore

Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the contiguous United States and a very important feature for the ecology and economy of the Middle Atlantic Region More than 150 major rivers and streams flow into the bay’s 64,299-square-mile – 166,534 km2 covering parts of six states

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Coastal Lake and River Travel

Historic Cultural and Culinary Traditions along America’s Waterways There are many points of interest in the United States; we have selected anchor locations from which you can best base your travel movements, mindful that you are likely to visit three to four places in a compressed time, typically 7 to 10 days, and experience multiple… Continue reading Coastal Lake and River Travel

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Knowledge Tourism

Destination Management Services The Knowledge Tourism concept brings together local customs, values and traditions with expertise in a variety of disciplines to learn, experience and expand knowledge of the territory in a holistic program that addresses simultaneously: Community histories that take-into-account the shaping of economic development projects, especially in those towns that are experiencing a… Continue reading Knowledge Tourism

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Power Purchase Agreements

A Power Purchase Agreement PPA is a legal contract between an electricity generator and a power purchaser. Contractual terms may last anywhere between 5 and 20 years, during which time the power purchaser buys energy, and sometimes also capacity and services, from the electricity generator. Such agreements play a key role in the financing of independently owned… Continue reading Power Purchase Agreements

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Environment Friendly Travel Itineraries

Family Friendly Vacation Destinations Study and Training Tours Experience Local capabilities in destination management, tourism services and environment related projects that focus on water conservation, transportation and energy efficiency across the United States. a network of small town main streets and historic districts Museums Theaters and other Historic Buildings located on Main Street and in Historic… Continue reading Environment Friendly Travel Itineraries

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Tourism in the Knowledge Economy

The Rediscovery of Small Town Main Streets and Historic Districts with Sustainable Socio-Economic Policies

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Business Resources for Tourism Energy Water and Transit Projects

Tema works with you and your community to develop and implement training programs to:  Start new businesses; Help existing businesses adopt state of the art sustainability practices;  Prepare students for the jobs market;  Assist local governments and nonprofits meet environmental standards;  Develop and implement sustainable tourism capabilities;  Create or upgrade your museum’s sustainability plans. Training Management Solutions and Markets for your Products… Continue reading Business Resources for Tourism Energy Water and Transit Projects

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Tourism Environment and Community

energy efficiency water conservation business travel and family vacations The Importance to a community of environmental issues and practices like energy efficiency and water conservation cannot be underestimated, especially if tourism is a contributor to the local economy. Locally Managed Travel Services Highly Educated Travelers family and group vacationers select destinations primarily on-the-basis of cultural,… Continue reading Tourism Environment and Community

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Geography Community and Climate Change

Thesis Increased urbanization and mass migrations over the last century are key to understanding human factors in climate change; these are best understood by a careful reading of history and geography in your community. Regions of the Earth that are successfully addressing environmental problems should assist other communities, regardless of their location, set an example and… Continue reading Geography Community and Climate Change