In response to press advertisements (another novelty) as well as through the UN's own website, 237 applications were received from 55 countries.

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The website is accepting applications from hotels to qualify for a "GreenLeader" or "GreenPartner" label on the TripAdvisor site based on their sustainable practices.

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Many ISPs have begun exploring the possibility of offering "managed services" - effectively giving an exemption from traffic management to website and online applications that are willing to pay for it.

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