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Florida’s Green Lodging Program still going strong, despite cutbacks
Despite last summer’s cutbacks in funding, the trailblazing green lodging organization has just hit its 600 member mark.
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How one hotel is saving $1 million by going green
The Westin Bonaventure in Los Angeles, which has just recently been awarded the city’s first Green Seal Silver Certification largely in part for its energy conservation and waste reduction efforts – efforts that will save an estimated $1 million per year.
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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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Nine White Lodging properties awarded Green Lodging designation in Florida
This week, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded all nine of the White Lodging Florida properties with the Florida Green Lodging Program designation. The well-known, voluntary state initiative provides the lodging industry with free technical assistance, encouraging hotels and motels to adopt cost-saving “green” practices that reduce waste and conserve natural resources.
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Where to take a ‘green’ Marriott vacation in Florida
Three Marriott Vacation Club resorts, Marriott’s Grande Vista, Cypress Harbour and Crystal Shores on Marco Island, have each been awarded with Florida’s Green Lodging designation, making it easier for travelers to enjoy an environmentally-friendly getaway to the orange capital of the nation.
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Florida's Green Lodging Program: Only the good die young
A model of sustainable travel certification since 2004, the Florida Green Lodging Program will be undergoing major funding cuts as of July 1st- reducing its staff from 4 to 1 and drastically changing its methods of certification.
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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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Florida gets its first LEED Certified hotel
The Sandpearl Resort of Clearwater Beach has just been named Florida’s first hotel to achieve the honor of LEED Silver Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Doubletree earns Florida's Green Lodging designation in Palm Beach Gardens
The Doubletree Hotel Palm Beach Gardens has just become an official member of the Florida Green Lodging Program. This voluntary state initiative by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) provides the lodging industry with technical assistance encouraging hotels to adopt cost-saving ‘green’ practices that reduce waste and conserve natural resources.
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Eco-practices at Destination Hotels & Resorts
A new green lodging program has becomes part of the company culture at Destination Hotels & Resorts, implementing over 60 eco-friendly measures throughout the properties.
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Florida's Cocoa Beach lodging launches a new green initiative
The Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Resort has become a member of Florida’s Green Lodging Program; an effort by the state to recognize and encourage all Florida lodgings that practice reasonable and considerable conservation efforts.
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Tampa resort wins Green Lodging's 'One Palm Certification'
Having undergone a $50 million renovation, Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida has devoted significant resources to improving environmental efficiencies across the board.
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Florida Green Lodging Conference set for Hilton University of Florida
The 248-room Hilton University of Florida Conference Center today will be the host for the inaugural Florida Green Lodging Conference from November 10-12, 2008, entitled “Being Green, Saving Green & Making Green”.
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Sheraton Safari earns Florida Green Lodging Designation
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection has awarded the Sheraton Safari Hotel & Suites Lake Buena Vista the Green Lodging designation for surpassing the stringent guidelines to adopt green savings initiatives to reduce waste and save environmental resources.
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TOPS'L Beach & Racquet Resort in Destin, Florida Receives EcoGreen Award™
TOPS’L Beach & Racquet Resort, managed by ResortQuest, spearheaded ResortQuest’s “Go Green” initiative and was recently awarded the prestigious EcoGreen Award™. This award is given to companies in the hospitality industry who have converted to environmentally friendly green lighting.
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THETRADESHOW Goes Green
Increasingly, conventions and meetings are looking to incorporate environmentally conscious elements into their events, and THETRADESHOW is no exception.
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Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center Receives Green Lodging Certification
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded the Orlando World Center Marriott Resort & Convention Center ‘Green Lodging’ certification, making it one of only 159 properties to be designated in the state.
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