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How does Travelocity determine what makes a ‘green’ hotel?

The popular online booking engine looks to Green Key for its green hotel ratings to populate its Green Hotels Directory.

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Do consumer demands and ‘greenwashing’ affect hotels’ sustainability efforts?

A new round table study at Cornell University is trying to find the mythical “green bullet” when it comes to green hotels, as well as define what “green travel” really means, once and for all.

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How are Marriott’s green initiatives helping to save money?

Hotel giant Marriott International, Inc. is planning to expand its “green hotel” portoflio by 10-times its current size by introducing a “green hotel prototype” that will be LEED pre-certified.

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Galapagos Diving – Keeping it Green

Is it possible for us to enjoy the benefits of Galapagos diving without leaving further footprints on this, the most wonderful of natural resources?

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A new green hotels program comes to the South

The State of South Carolina has just launched a new certification program for the hospitality industry called the South Carolina Green Hospitality Alliance.

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Starwood’s Element Hotels have a ‘Vision’

The popular “green” hotel brand has officially been named as a Travel + Leisure Global Vision Award Winner for its efforts in environmental conservation.

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New York launches green hotel certification program

As part of a large initiative to support sustainable tourism in New York, a new program to officially certify hotels and other types of travel-lodging as being “green” throughout the state has finally gone into practice.

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Green is the way to go for today’s top hotels

New research is proving that the “green scene” is here to stay, and well worth every penny. As more and more properties dive head-first into the green travel market, the best and brightest will continue to fan the flames of competition to deliver top-quality, sustainable options to travelers.

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Good to know: Report shows hotel guests prefer green

A recently released report by those studious folks over at J.D. Power and Associates contained a big shot in the arm for eco hoteliers: green hotels made great strides in awareness, guest satisfaction and participation in sustainable programs since the previous reporting period in 2008.

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Marriott's 'Spirit to Preserve' wins high honors from WTTC

The World Travel and Tourism Council has awarded Marriott with the “Tourism for Tomorrow Award for Sustainability” for the company’s sustainable tourism practices, including the protection of natural and cultural heritage, social and economic benefits to local people and environmentally-friendly operations.

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EcoGreenHotel opens up on Florida’s Green Lodging Program

A model green hotel certification program that continues to grow, Florida’s Green Lodging Program has become a cornerstone example of green certification principles for the lodging industry.

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EcoGreenHotel offering free hotel assessments

Throughout the country, EcoGreenHotel is offering free on-site environmental audits to all U.S. hotels, assessing energy efficiency and recommending proactive steps.

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Illinois launches its 'StayGreen' program for hotels

Eco-friendly lodging in Illinois means guests can ‘StayGreen’ in 16,175 rooms across the state with a new program launched by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association.

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EcoRooms.com rebrands itself for the New Year

EcoRooms & EcoSuites, a major certification and marketing resource for green hotels in the U.S. and abroad, has unveiled a newly-redesigned logo and Web site, highlighting the growing role of sustainability in the hospitality industry while also offering travelers a more user-friendly online experience.

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New Green Hotel Bookings Site launches

John Glen DiGuiseppe, Founder/CEO of Investors Hospitality Management (IHM), has just announced the launch of new green hotel booking website GreenHotelBookings.com.

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TripAdvisor study offers glimpse of 2009 Trends

Parks recreations, outdoor activities and “green” options are topping the charts as far as what American travelers are looking for in 2009.

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