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Green hotel certification program cancelled
American Hotel & Lodging Association’s (AH&LA) has decided to scrap its green designation and certification system for its 11,000 hotel members. As an alternative, the group is planning to develop a set of guidelines to outline several minimum environmental principles.
Wyndham launches new Sustainability Program with ‘WyndhamGreen’
Wyndham’s “Global Green Day” events took place in over 35 Wyndham Worldwide offices worldwide and included educational components on the WyndhamGreen program; access to eco-friendly products and vendor booths, and the launch of www.wyndhamworldwide.com/wyndham-green.
NaturCert announces preliminary certification for two Florida resorts
NaturCert, the global independent organization behind the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society, announced today that the PGA National Resort & Spa and the Amelia Island Plantation Resort have started the NaturCert Preliminary Diagnosis for Hotels.
NTA endorses Sustainable Travel International’s Eco-Certification Program
The National Tour Association Board of Directors has officially endorsed Sustainable Travel International’s Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program. Through this strategic agreement, NTA is furthering its core values and goals to embrace sustainable travel and educate its members on best practices.
The Philadelphia Airport Marriott Hotel gets Philly’s first environmental, green certification
The Philadelphia Airport Marriott hotel is awarded a green certification for their environmentally friendly practices, the first property in Philadelphia, PA to gain such recognition.
NaturCert announces its global free service for hotels
NaturCert is the global independent organization which has developed the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society. Today, NaturCert announces its free service, called Preliminary Diagnosis, which is the first of the two steps of the NaturCert Certification Program.
Sustainable Travel International Gives its First Four Star Rating
Sustainable Travel International announced that Escape Adventures has just received its highest honor yet, a 4 out of 5-star rating through its Sustainable Tourism Eco-certification Program(TM) (STEP).
Green Globe International, Inc. and EC3 Global expand certification program
Green Globe International, Inc. today announced the signing of an initial agreement with EC3 Global to collaborate on the expansion of the Green Globe benchmarking and certification program worldwide.
Announcing the global launch of NaturCert
NaturCert, the global independent organisation which has developed the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society, is announcing its launching.
Starwood’s Element Brand Aims for Green
White Plains, New York-based Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced today its goal that ELEMENT Hotels, its latest brand, will pursue the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED certification. Its first hotel will open in Lexington, Massachusetts in July before the brand surfaces in the Las Vegas, Houston and Baltimore areas.
Fairmont Miramar Hotel Achieves Green Hotel Certification
The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows announced that it has been named one of the first hotels in Southern California to receive the Green Hotel Certification. With more than 200 certification requirements focusing on environmental issues, energy, corporate responsibilities and conservation, The Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows is taking one more step to preserve the environment.
Environmental Certification from America’s Best and Country Hearth
This week, America’s Best Franchising Inc. launched the lodging industry’s most comprehensive and mandatory certification program of eco-friendly practices throughout its two brands: America’s Best Inns & Suites and Country Hearth Inns & Suites. The program establishes a “best practices” outline to be mandated at each property and focuses on include a linen and towel [...]
