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Cornell offers new course on Sustainable Hospitality
Cornell University’s School of Hotel Administration and the Johnson Graduate School of Management have joined forces with HEI Hotels & Resorts to create a course in which students will work with hospitality industry leaders to devise innovative and more cost-effective solutions to social and environmental issues.
Seven4one in Laguna Beach sets a new green standard in the O.C.
The boutique hotel boasts over 30 distinctly green enhancements in all of its daily operations, from bamboo-blend bath towels and green-certified mattresses to card-less door locks, a largely organic kitchen, lighting sensors, and Energy Star appliances.
Hotel alternatives provide big value to guests
Guests are becoming more comfortable with privately owned vacation rental properties as an alternative to pricey hotel stays because of user-generated reviews on a variety of new websites. The shift compensates for rising airline fees, record gas prices and a declining dollar overseas.
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.
Fuel and energy costs are biggest threat to Caribbean tourism
The combined factors of a slow U.S. economy, increased competition, rising energy costs, and threats of reduced air service are affecting levels of occupancy and profits for the region’s hotel owners and operators.
The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa “Be Greener” Program underway in Arizona
Known for “Keeping the Essence of Arizona”, the resorts is honoring that essence and responsibility with several initiatives that protect and conserve the environment and reduce their carbon footprint.
HITEC shows off latest and greatest green technologies
The hospitality industry’s latest and most innovative energy management technologies will be on display for visitors at this year’s Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) in Austin, Texas from June 16 to 19.
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.
Hotel Carlton becomes San Francisco’s First Solar-Powered Hotel
San Francisco’s Hotel Carlton, a renowned “green” property, has announced its latest eco-friendly achievement: to be the first hotel in the city to utilize solar power facilities in order to offset the property’s energy use.
Kimpton’s Hotel Palomar opens its doors to Los Angeles in Spring 2008
Back in February, GoBeyondGreen.org featured a story on Kimpton Hotels’ efforts to be “green” with its EarthCare program, noting the hospitality company’s plans for a Los Angeles property. Well, this coming Spring, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants will debut its latest project, Hotel Palomar Los Angeles. Located in Los Angeles’ upscale Westwood neighborhood, adjacent to Beverly [...]
Xanterra’s Zion Lodge named Sustainable Hotel of Year
In recognition of its many environmental programs, the historic Zion Lodge in Zion National Park was named the Sustainable Hotel of the Year at the recent HotelWorld Global Hospitality and Design Award Ceremony and Expo in Las Vegas.
Real West Travel to Launch Eco-Friendly Booking Engine
Real West Travel Inc., a Colorado-based online travel service, is gearing up to launch an entirely new online booking system for eco-friendly hotels in the western United States.
