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		<title>The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding unusual adventure + unprecedented style in the American Southwest: The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain offers an amazing array of unusual desert adventures set amongst Arizona's rich cultural and natural histories.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nestled in the high Sonoran Desert is an invigorating playground where the adventurous can explore the lush desert along the Tortolitas Mountains and majestic Saguaro forest. Opened December 18, 2009, the 850-acre Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain features a 250-room hotel, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, destination spa and luxury homes at The Residences at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.</p>
<p>The resort also features adventure programming and world class hiking, and is home to the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championships each spring in its striking canyon setting. Serving breakfast and dinner daily, the resort&#8217;s Core Kitchen and Wine Bar introduces the True American Cuisine of Chef Joel Harrington, with coast-to-coast American favorites presented in a brilliantly-flavorful Sonoran desert context. A stunning restaurant with contemporary design inspired by the vibrant colors of the earth, CORE features six dining venues and an American menu focused on regional sustainable cuisine and local growers. The citrus grove directly adjoining CORE offers the freshest of Arizona oranges, Minneola tangelos and red grapefruit.</p>
<p>At The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, guests can experience the best of the high Sonoran Desert, the Wild West, Native American culture and history, Southwest flora and fauna, and a mystical sense of place, all at the same time, all in the same trip. Add to that the ability to venture into surrounding canyons for hiking, canyoneering, birding, geo-caching, orienteering, rock climbing, desert skills practice and archeological touring, and guests have access to an adventure menu that is unprecedented among contemporary Southwest resorts.</p>
<p>Another claim to fame of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain&#8217;s Adventure Program is its ability to provide experiences not usually available to the public, and to provide a sense not only of place but of natural and cultural stewardship. The looming rock formations surrounding the resort are scribed with ancient petroglyphs &#8212; historic rock art etched by &#8220;the ones from before&#8221; and now protectively watched over by resort staff. Early in the design process, the resort&#8217;s construction plans were also significantly adjusted to preserve several key natural features which dot the surrounding landscape and which will remain untouched for the long term.</p>
<h3>Hiking</h3>
<p>The Tortolita Mountain Park borders The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain to the north, offering offers 3,000 scenic and undisturbed acres and 20 miles of charted hiking surrounded by desert landscapes and wildlife. Steep, rugged canyons, gentle terrain such as Wild Burro Wash, and winding trails of various levels beckon hikers and walkers throughout the year.</p>
<h3>Bicycling</h3>
<p>The Tucson area has been ranked by Bicycling Magazine as one of the top cycling places in the U.S., with more than 500 miles of bike routes linking 128 nearby city parks. Adding to these riches, the adjoining Coronado National Forest hosts mountain biking and rock climbing as well as skiing the 9,100-foot Mount Lemmon. All are located within minutes of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain.</p>
<h3>Desert Ecology</h3>
<p>Holding a tarantula, inching up-close-and-personal to a giant snake, trying to outrun a wily roadrunner or learning the secrets of medicinal desert plants are among the many guided desert experiences which the new Ritz-Carlton makes available to its guests, including the younger set. Many fascinating animals call this desert home, including amphibians and reptiles, the iconic Gambel&#8217;s Quail, desert cardinals, small mammals, javelina, bobcats, the cactus-roosting Gila Woodpecker, the world&#8217;s smallest owls, deer, and the &#8220;songster of the desert&#8221; &#8211; the coyote.</p>
<p>While The Ritz-Carlton itself is situated in on a lush desert floor teeming with wildlife, a short drive up nearby Mount Lemmon also takes travelers through seven different eco-systems from a desert environment to Ponderosa Pine forests typical of Canada.</p>
<h3>Astronomy Capital of the World</h3>
<p>Southern Arizona enjoys the clearest skies in the U.S.&#8211;about 350 nights of viewing a year &#8211; and it is not surprisingly home to the world&#8217;s most-respected observatories. Resort guests can view the heavens from telescopes as a member of a small observing program or as individuals &#8211; joined one-on-one by an experienced astronomer (the current Mars Landing Mission is directed for NASA by the nearby University of Arizona).</p>
<h3>Desert Jeep Tours</h3>
<p>Open-air four-wheel-drive vehicles ferry resort guests into the Tortolita Preserve to learn about Saguaro, Barrel and Cholla Cacti, about desert &#8220;critters&#8221;, and about legendary cowboy cattle rancher Eugene &#8220;Cush&#8221; Cayton, the original homesteader who settled Dove Mountain in 1926. They also learn how the early settlers burned cactus to feed themselves and their cattle, and about similar desert survival skills which have been honed by the indigenous Native American and later ranch cultures.</p>
<h3>White Stallion Ranch Adventures</h3>
<p>The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain enjoys a rare partnership with Tucson&#8217;s acclaimed White Stallion Ranch, offering special access to trail rides, breakfast rides, team cattle penning, mountain rides, afternoons at the Ranch, work activities at the Ranch, family rides, upscale wine rides and even ranch hand rodeo each Saturday night. While these activities are usually only open to travelers staying at the ranch itself, White Stallion officially welcomes guests of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain for exclusive, à la carte adventures in a true, third-generation working ranch environment.</p>
<h3>Environmental Education</h3>
<p>Children&#8217;s eco-adventures focus on the remarkable natural discoveries to be experienced in the terrain immediately surrounding The Ritz-Carlton. Incorporating a sense of play and natural learning, these kid-friendly educational sessions allow young guests to explore and learn about the plants, animals and history which make the Sonoran Desert so fascinating. Young participants will learn about the life cycle of the Saguaro cactus, visit a thousand-year-old Hohokam Native American occupation site, and see bountiful desert wildlife, some of it unique and rare. Guides will even bring along a critter or two, providing some true hands-on learning about the area&#8217;s real-life inhabitants.</p>
<h3>Water Adventures</h3>
<p>With multiple swimming pools, the resort offers a chance to relax outdoors beneath ancient Hohokam petroglyphs on the boulders above. For the more daring, kids of all ages can ride a 230-foot water slide with a four-story elevation change from a rock ledge down into the cooling waters of the pool below. It is the longest water slide in the area.</p>
<h3>Adventure Spa</h3>
<p>The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain encourages guests to experience the beauty of the Sonoran desert through its eco-holistic spa treatments and signature Desert Moon Alignment. Desert Moon Alignment encompasses three distinct bodywork experiences inspired by lunar energies and performed under a starlit desert sky, on specific nights selected from the lunar calendar. The spa also offers Mountain Yoga and Mountain Pilates, preceded by a gentle personal hike, all in a serene mountain setting.</p>
<h3>World-Class Golf</h3>
<p>Resort guests who prefer more manicured adventures need go no farther than The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain. With his first Tucson golf course in 25 years, Jack Nicklaus took advantage of the resort&#8217;s high Sonoran Desert setting to integrate strategy, variety and fair shot values into his new Signature Golf Course at Dove Mountain, designing and blending 27 holes among the tall saguaros that stand along the surrounding Tortolitas. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Dove Mountain was unveiled to a global audience during the 2009 World Golf Championships &#8211; Accenture Match Play Championship.</p>
<p>National Geographic recently named Tucson one of the &#8220;50 Best Places to Live: The Next Generation Adventure Towns.&#8221; The outdoor adventure focus of The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain has been designed to complement this recent area rating, with plans for the coming months to include the unveiling of a complete group teambuilding adventure school, archeological exploration program, night hikes and rides, guided fun runs, and adventure summer school for younger guests.</p>
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		<title>the Strand</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2010/01/31/the-strand/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 03:09:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A member of the Green Hotel Association, the Strand Hotel features 177 guest rooms on 20 floors. at 33 W. 37th St. The hotel’s environmental program includes “green and eco-friendly hospitality” practices including use of natural bath amenities and extensive in-house recycling programs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What’s expected to be a big draw is the four-seasons rooftop lounge Top of the Strand which has a retractable glass ceiling and walls. This private lounge was designed by Lydia Marks, a set designer for Sex and the City the movie. Top of the Strand is open to hotel guests and the public and offers a full-service bar.</p>
<p>Modern, fresh, and spacious, the hotel’s rooms offer Manhattan skyline views of the Empire State Building and other landmarks through floor-to-ceiling windows. Guestrooms feature dark mahogany furnishings, colorful fabrics, European tiles and granite counter tops with custom wood cabinetry. Personalized services and in-room amenities include room service, mini bars, slippers and bathrobes, bamboo cotton linens, HDLCD TVs, iPod docking stations and free WiFi.</p>
<p>Additional hotel amenities include a cardio fitness room, massage and spa treatments, meeting and conference floor, a business center and a reading lounge with library. In winter 2010, the Strand Hotel will open a restaurant with year-round greenhouse dining and sidewalk cafe seating.</p>
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		<title>Proximity Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2010/01/07/proximity-hotel-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:36:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Built to use 40% less energy and 30% less water than a comparable hotel, the AAA Four Diamond, locally-owned Proximity Hotel in Greensboro, North Carolina, offers a glimpse of the future while celebrating the past.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Proximity Hotel’s green sustainable design and construction follows the guidelines of the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System,™ the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.</p>
<p>Both Proximity Hotel and Print Works Bistro attained the USGBC’s highest rating, LEED Platinum. Proximity features ultra efficient materials and the latest in building technology such as North America&#8217;s first installation of the regenerative drive for Otis&#8217; Gen2 elevator, which reduces net energy usage by capturing the system’s energy and feeds it back into the building’s internal electrical grid. In addition, 100 solar panels on the roof generate energy to heat water.</p>
<p>Sustainable practices, custom-designed furnishings, commissioned art and innovative design await guests in every corner of the 147-room luxury hotel and its adjacent restaurant, Print Works Bistro.</p>
<p>While many of the 70+ energy and health enhancements are not outwardly visible to guests, folks are sure to notice the oversized windows providing abundant natural light and great amounts of fresh air in their <a href="http://www.proximityhotel.com/rooms.htm">guestroom</a>.</p>
<p>“How can you tell if the hot water for your shower was heated by yesterday’s sunlight or with natural gas?” says Dennis Quaintance, Chief Design Officer and President of Quaintance-Weaver, the owner of Proximity. “We made sure none of our sustainable practices caused one iota of sacrifice in comfort for our guests.”</p>
<p>Guests also enjoy flavorful food, custom-designed furniture and original artwork in each room. As guests enter the hotel, they encounter interesting architecture and décor including a “floating” front desk made of a striking 12-foot steel cantilever sculpture, a 28-foot long mohair sofa, an interior balcony overlooking the Social Lobby and 22-foot high windows overlooking the Bluebell Garden.</p>
<p>The hotel features 7,000 square feet of private event space, a spacious fitness studio, outdoor swimming pool, and a “guest living room” on each floor. Proximity’s oversized guest rooms and suites have 50 square-foot windows, custom furnishings, high definition television, Magi beds and signature bathrooms.</p>
<p>Proximity’s restaurant, Print Works Bistro, uses fresh, local food in creating both traditional and modern versions of classic European bistro dishes. With three walls of windows overlooking the gardens in the dining room, no seat is far from any one of the 52 seven-foot tall operable windows. In addition to an extensive wine list, Print Works offers a smoke-free bar and plenty of outdoor terrace dining by the restored stream. Sustainable practices there include sensor-controlled ventilation for the kitchen, geothermal energy for the restaurant’s refrigeration equipment and tabletops made of reclaimed walnut.</p>
<p>Built and operated by Quaintance-Weaver Restaurants and Hotels, the Proximity is just a stone’s throw away from its sister businesses, Lucky 32 Southern Bistro, Green Valley Grill and the Four Diamond O.Henry Hotel in Greensboro. Like the O.Henry, Proximity is &#8220;in and of&#8221; her community, evidenced by such things as using local architectural influences and local artisans. The hotel and restaurant are named after the Proximity Manufacturing Cotton Mill (1896) and Proximity Print Works Mill (1912), which are central to Greensboro’s rich textile history.</p>
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		<title>The Ambrose Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2010/01/07/the-ambrose-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:11:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ambrose is committed to protecting the environment and preserving precious natural resources by promoting a “green” lifestyle that ensures its environmental impact on the world around us is minimal and as positive as possible.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Ambrose has integrated various methods of green living into our daily lives and encourage our guests and team members to do the same. We reduce, reuse and recycle. We compost. We continue to search for the most environmentally friendly alternatives in production and clean our guest rooms with the most ecologically – responsible products on the market. We support our neighbors and local merchants and do our best to promote the good work they are doing throughout the community.</p>
<p>By blending upscale tranquility with affordable luxury and low impact living practices, we offer our guests a touch of truly holistic hospitality.</p>
<p>In the summer of 2008, The Ambrose was the first hotel in the nation to receive the United States Green Building Council’s LEED Silver Certification.</p>
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		<title>The Orchard Garden Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2010/01/07/the-orchard-garden-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:01:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Orchard Garden Hotel is California’s first generation of truly ‘green’ hotels – the only hotel built to the nationally accepted standards for green buildings developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) – in order to earn a coveted “Leadership in Energy &#038; Environmental Design” (LEED®) certification.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Relax and rejuvenate at the Orchard Garden Hotel, San Francisco’s innovative ‘green’ boutique hotel. Nestled in the heart of San Francisco, Orchard Garden Hotel is California’s first generation of true eco-friendly hotels &#8211; built to the national standards for ‘green’ buildings developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.</p>
<p>Our eco-friendly hotel getaway offers an oasis of ‘green’-inspired hospitality for business and pleasure travelers in the beautiful City by the Bay.</p>
<p><strong>San Francisco’s Downtown Retreat<br />
</strong> Nestled in one of San Francisco’s most exciting neighborhoods, Orchard Garden Hotel is a short stroll from Union Square shops and theatres. Our superb hotel is a few blocks away from the Financial District, Moscone Center, San Francisco Cable Cars, San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Asian Art Museum and Chinatown. The art, culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment of San Francisco are just beyond our doors.</p>
<p><strong>San Francisco Lifestyle Hotel</strong><br />
Our dedication to sustaining the environment is only surpassed by our hospitality. The hotel’s experienced team assists with your every need &#8211; from valet parking, to our concierge, to our complimentary morning town car service to the Financial District  at 7:15am and 8:30am. Our 100% non-smoking hotel offers everything you need for unwinding and working, such as WiFi, meeting space, a business center, a rooftop terrace and art works by local artists. Enjoy graceful luxury, state-of-the-art design in an intimate, residential atmosphere.</p>
<p><strong>Eco Stylish Rooms In San Francisco<br />
</strong> Stylish, eco-friendly guestrooms are decorated in soothing colors and fabrics with natural wood tones. Enjoy San Francisco’s first key card energy control system, wireless high-speed Internet, high-definition LCD television with DVD/CD entertainment center and surround sound, iPod docking station, coffee/tea maker, honor bar, safe, dual-line cordless telephones and organic bath products.</p>
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		<title>Seaport Boston Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2010/01/07/seaport-bostonhotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:41:09 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Seaport Hotel encourages guests, team members and vendors to embrace and practice an environmentally-sensitive lifestyle - demonstrating how it is possible to coexist in a delicate balance with the natural world while providing world-class service in a luxurious setting.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Seaport Hotel is dedicated to increasing sustainability and conservation throughout all aspects of the organization.</p>
<p><strong>Green Key Rated</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong> Seaport received a 4 out of 5 rating from the Green Key/AAA Eco-Rating Program. Seaport is proud to be one of 3 U.S. hotels to participate in the U.S. pilot program.</p>
<p><strong>Cleaning Green at the Seaport Hotel</strong><br />
Seaport uses cleaning fluids produced by an Electrolyzed water system. This system combines tap water with a saline mix that has both a positive and a negative electrical charge to create a powerful and natural cleaning agent. Cleaning green is a top priority for the Seaport Hotel.</p>
<p><strong>Ozone Laundry System </strong><br />
Seaport recently installed the Ozone System which uses high voltage electricity to split oxygen atoms (O2) into a highly unstable grouping of 3 oxygen atoms called “ozone gas”. This man-made chemical transformation happens in nature, and helps our environmentally friendly hotel by reducing the amount of detergent needed for laundry.</p>
<p><strong>Seaport Yearly Recycle Rate of 44 Percent, 201 Tons of Material </strong><br />
In partnership with Capital Paper, a division of Mass Hauling, the Seaport Hotel recycles white paper, newspaper, plastic, glass, aluminum, and cardboard. Guests are encouraged to use our in-room recycling program.</p>
<p><strong>Renewable Energy Credits </strong><br />
In 2009, Seaport purchased enough renewable energy credits to offset the electricity used to power all 426 of our guest rooms, 13 guest floors and operation of our 4 guest elevators for the entire year.</p>
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		<title>ITC Royal Gardenia Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2010/01/02/itc-royal-gardenia-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jan 2010 04:06:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ITC Hotel Royal Gardenia, located in the city of Bengaluru, India, was been awarded the largest LEED Platinum certification in the world by combining style with sustainable sensibility.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The hotel&#8217;s parent company, ITC, is a leader in sustainability &#8211; the only company in the world to be carbon positive, water positive and solid waste recycling positive.</p>
<p>Built on the ethos of “responsible luxury,” the hotel has adopted contemporary green practices that harness the element of nature in an inspired setting to deliver unique guest experiences, successfully blending contemporary design and international green practices.</p>
<p>The ITC Royal Gardenia is a perfect example of finding common rhythm between manmade and natural environments, blending both luxury and responsibility in harmony.</p>
<p>The hotel embraces a series of sustainable measures and practices to ensure that elements of nature are  effectively harnessed at every level inside the luxury hotel.</p>
<p>The hotel has utilized innovation, cutting edge technology and design integration to earn new benchmarks in energy efficiency, water efficiency and low carbon techniques, and is a model of environmental stewardship.</p>
<p>The LEED-India Rating System encourages and facilitates the development of more sustainable buildings for innovation in design and environment practices.</p>
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		<title>The Lenox Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/12/10/the-lenox-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:59:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Lenox Hotel has many green features including earth-friendly housekeeping, re-usable service items, non-toxic cleaning agents, conserving water, giving to non-profits, low-flow showers/toilets, and compact flourescent lighting.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Since 1963, the Saunders family has been at the helm of the Lenox, overseeing day-to-day operations and a series of meticulous restoration. The Lenox Hotel is situated one mile away from Fenway Park, Museum of Fine Arts, Swan Boats/Public Gardens, and Hynes Convention Center.</p>
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		<title>The Back Bay Hotel</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 19:39:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Back Bay Hotel looks to preserve the environment by recycling, providing earth-friendly housekeeping, fresh-air exchange, offering organic food, composting food waste, and participating in energy conservation programs.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Back Bay Hotel is located at the former Boston Police Headquarters, offering an unusual fusion of old and new with a historic building and spacious elegance, updated with exquisitely detailed design and world-class service.</p>
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		<title>The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/12/03/the-oberoi-udaivilas-udaipur/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:03:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur won the Sustainable Destinations category for its “exceptional green efforts” including conceptualization, design and construction in complete context and harmony with local traditions and culture and the management of a 20-acre wildlife preserve.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Oberoi Udaivilas, Udaipur is an 87-room hotel, owned and operated by Oberoi Hotels and Resorts, and a winner of the Sustainable Hotel Award.</p>
<p><strong>Udaipur has been rated as the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure, USA in the 2009 Readers&#8217; Poll.</strong></p>
<p>Udaipur, in the heart of Rajasthan, is a city of majestic palaces and beautiful lakes. Here, adorning the banks of Lake Pichola and standing witness to the historic City Palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas captures all the romance and splendour of a royal era.</p>
<p>Conceived as a traditional Indian palace, The Oberoi Udaivilas showcases the rich heritage of the Mewar region of Rajasthan with its rambling courtyards, gentle rippling fountains, reflecting pools and verdant gardens. Grand architecture inspired by the palaces of Rajasthan present a picture of majesty resplendent with pavilions and domes that lead you to a journey of discovery. Interiors embellished with decorative domes, hand painted frescoes, intricate mirror work and beautifully crafted artefacts create an ambience of regal splendour.</p>
<p>An enchanting boat ride across Lake Pichola transports you to the ceremonial welcome that awaits you at resort. Rooms with terraces that open on to semi-private swimming pools present exquisite views and are a unique feature of Udaivilas. Magnificently decorated suites with private swimming pools and outdoor dining pavilions are exclusive retreats.</p>
<p>Fine international cuisine, authentic flavours of Rajasthan or a quiet drink are all presented with views of the City Palace and Lake Pichola.</p>
<p>The luxurious spa with its own swimming pool overlooks the lake and is a haven of serenity. Trained therapists pamper body and soul with rejuvenating treatments. The resort also offers the opportunity to undertake private Yoga, meditations and Pranayam sessions with the resident Yoga teacher or explore the city steeped in the romance of the oldest living dynasty in the world.</p>
<p>At The Oberoi Udaivilas, the magnificent setting combines with royal service to make your holiday a journey into the romance and grandeur of another century. This resort offers an experience created exclusively for those who know there is nothing like too much luxury</p>
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		<title>The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/11/05/the-crowne-plaza-atlanta-perimeter-at-ravinia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:56:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia is the first hotel in Georgia to be certified by Green Globe recognizing its sustainable practices.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia, Atlanta&#8217;s leading hotel on the city&#8217;s Northern rim, is certified by Green Globe, the premier international brand for sustainable travel, tourism and related green businesses.<span id="more-5887"></span></p>
<p>The hotel offers recently renovated 495 guestrooms and suites, lobby, restaurants, lounges and 32,000 square feet of meeting space.</p>
<p>Sustainable features include Green Meetings, linen reuse program, low-flow showerheads and sink faucets in all guestrooms, and biodegradable cleaning chemicals. Energy efficient lighting was installed in 2008 in all public space, with guestrooms currently on schedule to be converted. The hotel donates partially used guestroom amenities, discarded linen and furniture to local charity organizations.</p>
<p>Green Globe Certification CEO, Guido Bauer welcomed Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia into the select group of certified hotels that have chosen to have their green achievements verified against international sustainability standards.</p>
<p>Mr. Bauer said, &#8220;Green Globe recognizes that true sustainability is a journey, and Crowne Plaza Perimeter at Ravinia, its management and staff have committed to improving their environment and growing their contribution to the local community.&#8221;</p>
<p>Craig Hillyard, General Manager of The Crowne Plaza, said, &#8220;We have been engaged in a sustainability program for quite some time following the lead of our management company, Crestline Hotels &amp; Resorts, which rolled out its own signature EarthPact program last year. EarthPact, as well as Green Globe, allow us to institute good business practices, facilitating an extensive recycling and composting program, energy and water conservation practices and environmentally friendly purchasing policies that proactively impact the hotel, our guests and the community,&#8221; added Hillyard.</p>
<p>The Crowne Plaza Ravinia is managed by Crestline Hotels &amp; Resorts, one of the nation&#8217;s largest independent hospitality management companies.</p>
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		<title>Huvafen Fushi</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/11/05/huvafen-fushi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Huvafen Fushi by Per AQUUM is a pristine island resort in Maldives offering 43 naturally modern bungalows and is home to the world's first underwater spa.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Listed in Conde Nast&#8217;s UK and US Hot List and named Best Beach Resort in the World by Harper&#8217;s Bazaar 2008, Huvafen Fushi is a waking dream.</p>
<p>Known for its impeccable service, the retreat offers high levels of hospitality coupled with untouched privacy. Each of the bungalows, complete with their very own plunge pools, have been designed to guarantee seclusion with sundecks and pristine beaches.</p>
<p>Contemporary in style yet naturally modern, each bungalow offers the ultimate in style, comfort and technology with luxurious linen, bespoke bath amenities, Bose surround sound system in-door and out-door, fully loaded iPods and 32&#8243; plasma screens, complete with your very own Thakuru or Maldivian Butler.</p>
<p>LIME, the multi-award winning spa at Huvafen Fushi personalizes each guests&#8217; treatment with intuitive massages performed by highly skilled therapists.</p>
<p>For dining, Huvafen Fushi&#8217;s offers all day dining restaurant with international flare, Celsius, regionally intelligent cuisine, Salt, innovative spa cuisine, Raw, designer cocktail bar, UMbar and an underground wine cellar surrounded by 6000 bottles of wine, Vinum.</p>
<p>FLOAT offers the ultimate experience with contemporary water sports equipment and PADI certified diving courses. The retreat also hosts its very own Resident Marine Biologist.</p>
<p>Other destinations that are currently committed to this ELITE alliance are Australia, China, Fiji, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and Thailand. These members incorporate all categories of luxury resort experiences from beach locations to rugged mountain top vistas to exclusive luxury ocean going cruises.</p>
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		<title>Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/11/03/holiday-inn-san-diego-on-the-bay/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:03:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay has worked toward more sustainable environmental practices. By understanding the role that their hotel plays in Corporate Social Responsibility, they strive to minimize their property's operational impact on the environment through resource conservation and best practice.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As part of IHG, whose corporate culture is committed to reducing the carbon footprint, Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay participates in &#8216;Green Engage&#8217;, a program that the IHG corporate leaders developed that allows hotels to measure their environmental impacts.</p>
<p>Holiday Inn San Diego on the Bay has over 25 initiatives such as, using compact fluorescent lighting throughout the property versus incandescent, having toilets equipped with 1.6 gallon flush systems, providing recycling containers in all of the guest rooms along with recycling electronics, plastic, aluminum, tin and cardboard.</p>
<p>The hotel features three restaurants on property including, Ruth&#8217;s Chris Steak House famous for serious steak and sizzling personality; Elephant &amp; Castle, which offers a combination of British Classics and North American favorites coupled with a list of over 100 beers and an extensive list of Scotch whiskeys; and Hazelwood&#8217;s Waterfront Deli featuring a casual setting or sandwich on the go.</p>
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		<title>The Tongsai Bay Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/11/02/the-tongsai-bay-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:44:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This resort near Chaweng Beach was pioneering sustainable policies long before the global trend caught on. When the resort's late founder, Akorn Hoontrakul, designed the property in 1985 he ensured it accentuated the bay's natural beauty without needing to fell a single tree. Akorn's son now runs the property and continues his father's legacy with the resort's Green Project, a policy that outlines several initiatives including waste management, recycling and energy conservation. The Tongsai Bay works with the local community where it has built a low-carbon school and it is collaborating with other hotels on the island to ensure Koh Samui preserves its natural beauty for future generations.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Tongsai Bay Resort proves itself as a perfect getaway among the natural surrounding of Samui Island. All of its 83 suites and villas are designed under the ‘Great Outdoor Living’ Concept. Apart from the standard room amenities, each unit has a spacious terrace with a bathtub and other open-air facilities to ensure a perfect leisure stay.</p>
<p>A range of facilities the resort provides to maximize guests’ relaxation include sailing boats, canoes, windsurfs, snorkeling equipments, swimming pools, children’s wading pool, tennis court, Jucuzzi pool, and Spa with sauna room and massage treatment programs. This eco-friendly resort truly offers hospitality, privacy and a beautiful location.</p>
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		<title>Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/11/02/renaissance-charlotte-southpark-hotel/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:20:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A very experience-focused hotel, guests are welcomed at check-in with a mini martini and a fresh-baked brownie or chocolate chip cookie! Newly renovated, this property is located in the affluent Southpark neighborhood, just a few minutes south of uptown Charlotte, North Carolina. The hotel has 264 guest rooms, an indoor pool, fitness center, Fountain Grille Restaurant, and Lobby Bar.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Guests at the Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark Hotel are all about the experience and discovering new things – including ways to be more environmentally friendly. The hotel is continually in development to find new and better ways to leave a smaller carbon footprint on the environment without impacting the guest experience.</p>
<p>The hotel’s newly renovated fitness center is a shining example of being eco-friendly. The floors throughout the gym are made from recycled rubber tires while the ribbon-patterned artwork, which hangs from floor to ceiling, was made from recycled water bottles. While working out in the fitness center guests can drink complimentary water — which they can pour from pitchers rather than disposable plastic bottles — and snack on organic apples. The swimming pool uses salt rather than chlorinated water.<span id="more-5844"></span></p>
<p>Meetings at the Renaissance Charlotte SouthPark are also green. The hotel does not use linens on the tables to cut down on water use in the laundry; pitchers of water are placed on the tables unless bottled water is specifically requested; all of the rooms offer natural light to cut down on lighting; the meeting rooms feature energy-efficient lighting; and all meeting rooms are climate- and lighting-controlled by computer so as to not waste energy on vacant spaces. The hotel also offers green menu items for meeting planners who want to serve organic foods that are still reasonably priced.</p>
<p>The environment is also reflected in the hotel’s décor — which features blades of grass in a ribbon pattern on the carpeting, doors, elevators, and throughout the hotel. This design element, as incorporated in the renovation by Charlotte design group LS3P, is in homage to Queen Charlotte of Germany for whom the city of Charlotte (nicknamed the Queen City) is named after. The Queen had a love of botany, hence the grass elements.</p>
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		<title>JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/11/02/jw-marriott-starr-pass-resort-and-spa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:51:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The beautiful Sonoran Desert has inspired the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort &#038; Spa to reduce its environmental impact in every operational aspect of the resort. The resort aims to preserve and uphold its unique environment for many years to come.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h3>Water-use reduction</h3>
<p>Nearly 95% of the property has been left in the original state of the Sonoran desert, including all plant material. The property participates in xeriscaping (low water landscaping) to save this valuable desert resource.</p>
<p>All washes and natural waterways were preserved and kept intact to allow free flow of water sources from the upper desert to lower regions, allowing the water aquifer to be replenished and to preserve the natural highways for desert animals.</p>
<p>In an effort to reduce water use, Starr Pass Golf Club only overseeds fairways and tees of the award-winning Arnold Palmer Signature Golf course during the winter months. By allowing the roughs to go dormant, the resort saves millions of gallons of water each year. All golf course irrigation is reclaimed water. No ground water is used when watering the golf course.<span id="more-5839"></span></p>
<h3>Wildlife &amp; Nature</h3>
<p>Starr Pass Golf Course is also an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program member; the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses helps golf courses to enhance wildlife habitats and protect natural resources for the benefit of people, wildlife, and the game of golf. The program is designed to give golf course managers the information and guidance they need to implement stewardship projects and receive recognition for their efforts.</p>
<p>Since its opening in 2005, the resort has donated 330 acres of pristine Sonoran desert to the Tucson Mountain Park for continued maintenance and preservation of the land. The resort sits adjacent to the park, with many on-site trails leading to the Tucson Mountain Park.</p>
<p>In addition to the land donation, Starr Pass and the City of Tucson have created an Environmental Enhancement Fund. This fund allocates a percentage of resort sales, contributing $17 million in 20 years. This fund is used to conduct research on mountain lion populations, build trailheads and erect signage in Tucson Mountain Park, as well as measures to control buffelgrass, a non-native species of plant that increases the threat of fire to our Sonoran Desert.</p>
<p>During the development of the resort property, non-native soil was never brought into the resort during the building process. Even rocks were ground to use as fill dirt to build the resort.</p>
<h3>Sustainable dining</h3>
<p>The culinary team at Starr Pass has perhaps had the biggest impact on the resort’s eco-friendly program. The Banquet Department and most food outlets have made a commitment to first purchase organic food when available. Led by Executive Chef Chris Brown, the resort has committed to purchasing only humanely treated animals free of any additional hormones or antibiotics, as they are available.</p>
<p>For its produce, the resort works closely with the Agua Linda CSA (community supported agriculture), an organic grower who practices sustainable agriculture free of any GMO (genetically modified organisms) or use of engineered seed crops. Starr Pass owns shares of the farms, with culinary team members often donating their time to help harvest. The resort kitchen also maintains an organic garden outside of Primo Restaurant that is cultivated used in the restaurant for meal functions.</p>
<h3>Housekeeping</h3>
<p>Starr Pass has implemented a linen reuse program within housekeeping. Bed linens are changed every three days unless otherwise requested by guests, thus reducing water use.</p>
<p>In the convention spaces, recycle bins are now placed in strategic locations to allow guests to recycle newspapers and fine paper used during meetings. Every department participates in a comprehensive paper recycling program. In addition, all newspapers from guestrooms are recycled by housekeeping.</p>
<p>Plastic cups in the lobby have been replaced with &#8220;corn cups&#8221; which consist almost entirely of corn. The cups break down in composting within 45 days.</p>
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		<title>Aloft Abu Dhabi</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/10/30/aloft-abu-dhabi/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:36:21 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Aloft Abu Dhabi Hotel is a modern, fresh and fun destination. With savvy design and free-flowing energy, you can celebrate your style in the unique openness of a no-walls, no-limits space.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Aloft Abu Dhabi Hotel brings a new twist in travel to the Abu Dhabi Hotels. Easy breezy adventures await, offering free WiFi, outdoor rooftop pool and ever abuzz Bars &amp; Restaurants.</p>
<p>Set in ADNEC Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and just a short spin away from Abu Dhabi Airport and Abu Dhabi&#8217;s city sights, Aloft Abu Dhabi Hotel creates the ideal hub for your next visit to UAE&#8217;s capital.</p>
<p>All 408 spacious loft-inspired rooms feature ultra-comfy signature beds, oversized spa showers, custom amenities by Bliss® Spa and plug &amp; play connectivity stations to link all your electronics to the 42&#8243; LCD TV to maximize work and play.</p>
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<h3>Always Abuzz</h3>
<p>Aloft Abu Dhabi Hotel is a modern, fresh and fun destination. With savvy design and free-flowing energy, you can celebrate your style in the unique openness of a no-walls, no-limits space.</p>
<p>Feel the vibe from the moment you check in at Aloft Abu Dhabi Hotel. Grab a bite at re:fuel, mix &amp; mingle in the always abuzz w xyz<sup>sm</sup> Bar, play around in the Splash pool &amp; Maï Bar &amp; Restaurant or just chill out sipping a cocktail and enjoying the view over Abu Dhabi at our relax@12 rooftop bar.</p>
<p>Aloft Abu Dhabi Hotel is just what you make of it!</p>
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		<title>Golden Buddha Beach Resort</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:57:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regarded as one of Asia 's finest green and eco-resorts, Golden Buddha Beach Resort is the only resort located next to a spectacular uninhabited 10km beach and private bay on the island of Koh Phra Thong (Golden Buddha Island). ]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Regarded as one of Asia &#8217;s finest green and eco-resorts, Golden Buddha Beach Resort is the only resort located next to a spectacular uninhabited 10km beach and private bay on the island of Koh Phra Thong (Golden Buddha Island).</p>
<p>The area remains one of the last unspoiled coastal areas in Thailand affording guests an experience that is both unique and completely in touch with nature.</p>
<p>The Beach Resort extends for over 10 km along the Andaman Sea, comprising uniquely designed beach houses that comfortably sleep between 2 and 5 people. The tropical island resort has only 25 private beach houses, so crowds are nonexistent while peace, privacy, and tranquility are guaranteed. Both exotic and rare wildlife can often be viewed from the comfort of your own veranda.</p>
<p>The Hornbills, monkeys and deer are all commonly seen near the resort. The resort activities include diving and snorkeling at some of the best locations in Thailand.</p>
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		<title>Royal Cliff Beach Resort</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 18:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Situated between Jomtien and Pattaya (Thailand) in a 64-acre lush tropical private estate overlooking the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Siam, the Royal Cliff Beach Resort is a beautiful award-winning resort that offers a choice of 5-Star hotels each with its own distinct style and ambience.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you enter into the Royal Cliff Beach Resort, you will immerse yourself into a haven of elegance and calm, far away from the rigors of the everyday world. With ten of Pattaya&#8217;s best restaurants, dining at the Royal Cliff Beach Resort is like embarking on a tour of the world&#8217;s finest cuisines, including Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Indian, Italian, and European dishes.</p>
<p>The Resort also has five lively bars offering sizzling entertainment. Guests can even try their own hand at preparing fabulous dishes at the Resort&#8217;s School of Thai Culinary Arts. Guest can enjoy the finest massages, facial treatments, body wraps and scrubs or individual spa packages at the best spa in Pattaya &#8211; the Cliff Spa. The Royal Cliff Beach Resort, which offers a myriad of leisure facilities with its 5 swimming pools, exclusive beach, 7 floodlit tennis courts, 2 squash courts, 2 spas, jogging trail, fitness centre with sauna and steam room facilities, games room with children&#8217;s playground, private catamaran, 4-hole putting green and free shuttle bus to Pattaya downtown, is the best of Pattaya hotels &amp; resorts.</p>
<p>The Royal Cliff Beach Hotel offers a wide range of rooms and suites to fit most budgets with access to all the benefits and facilities of a luxurious resort. For dining and entertainment, the Panorama Restaurant serves an assortment of international cuisine around the clock, while the refined and elegant Grill Room &amp; Wine Cellar offers a wealth of fine dining choices. Live music fills the air in both the Lobby Bar and the Piano Bar ideal places to relax, unwind, and enjoy exotic drinks.</p>
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		<title>Hilton Portland and Executive Tower</title>
		<link>http://www.terracurve.com/2009/10/28/hilton-portland-and-executive-tower/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:50:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Hilton Portland is located nine miles from Portland International Airport, at the center of the city's business and entertainment district. It’s also within three blocks of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. They offer green amenities such as giving to non-profits, conserving water, participating in an energy conservation program, using re-usable service items, composting food waste, and they offer a fresh-air exchange system.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Hilton Portland also offers a fitness center, a swimming pool, meeting rooms, a business center, a restaurant, dry cleaning, and pets are accepted.</p>
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