The South African National Parks (SANParks) recognised deserving conservationists at their 9th annual Kudu Awards ceremony held at CSIR Convention Centre in Pretoria last week.

“The unhealthiness of the world today is in direct proportion to our inability to see it as a whole,” said Dr. John Parker, quoting Peter Senge. He was the main speaker at the Green Times’ 100th Issue Celebration last week at the pioneer of green hotels, the Vineyard in Newlands.

There are a few essential tips that hotel guests can implement in order to reduce their carbon footprint and to become as eco-friendly as possible when travelling.

A truly South African experience of the senses awaits discerning art-lovers and buyers on the 5th of September 2013.

On Earth Day one of Cape Town’s greenest hotels gathered together staff, guests and friends to clear alien vegetation in the Silvermine Valley in the Table Mountain National Park during their 45th Adopt-a-Spot initiative.

With over 200 years of history within its walls, this deluxe 207 roomed hotel is situated in six acres of beautiful indigenous gardens on the banks of the Liesbeek River. Located in the lush leafy suburb of Newlands, the Vineyard Hotel & Spa is within easy walking distance of the up-market Cavendish Shopping Centre.

The Vineyard Hotel & Spa has made a commitment to "living green" and has implemented environmental and social responsible decision making to ensure that sustainable development principles are incorporated throughout the Hotel.