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Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM (PT)
San Diego, CA
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It's the buzz word of the day, but what exactly is sustainable tourism? On Saturday, Spetember 13, former Lonely Planet editor and author Greg Benchwick will speak about how we, as travelers, can go green at Hostelling International USA, San Diego Council's Annual Meeting and Party. The party will take place at the University Christian Church in Hillcrest from 3:30 to 6:00 pm. Tickets are $20.00 for Hostelling International members and $30 for non-members. Admission price includes dinner, live and silent auctions, raffle prizes, and a meet-and-greet with the keynote speaker Greg Benchwick. Reservations are required, and early registration is highly recommended- the event is expected to fill up quickly. Prior to the party, HI-San Diego's Annual Meeting will be held at 3:00 pm. to elect the Board of Directors, honor volunteers, and highlight outstanding members of the hostelling community. The meeting portion of the event is free and open to the public until 3:30 pm. As a writer, photographer, and travel expert, Mr. Benchwick served on Lonely Planet's Sustainable Tourism committee, and has penned articles for Fodor's, Newsweek, The Washington Post, and several travel websites. Mr. Benchwick now owns and operates MonJo Media www.monjomedia.com and Sound Traveler www.soundtraveler.com.
For over 40 years, Hostelling International USA, San Diego (HI-San Diego), a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, has helped the San Diego community develop a deeper appreciation of countries and cultures different from their own. HI-San Diego fosters experiences that forever change the way people regard each other and the world. Our mission is "to help all, especially the young, gain a greater understanding of the world and its people through hostelling."
Hostelling is educational travel. HI-San Diego advocates global awareness with two welcoming, comfortable and affordable hostels to over 15,000 people annually. With a full kitchen and comfortable common areas available to guests, hostels are designed to provide a forum for intercultural dialogue. Community members are invited into the hostels through volunteering and through community service projects.
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