All Posts Tagged With: "hydroelectric power"

Marriott in Downtown Portland aims for LEED Gold

May 29th, 2009 in Hotels and Accommodations • News

Give Portland, Oregon yet another green travel nod: on May 27, the city’s downtown area got a new boost of green lodging vitality with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott—Portland City Center. Inspired by the region’s natural settings, the hotel is striving to achieve LEED Gold status – a first for the Marriott Courtyard family.

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Italian spa resort "energized" by 100% green power

April 3rd, 2009 in Hotels and Accommodations • News

Located in the village of San Cassiano in the Alta Badia region of the Italian Dolomites, the elegant 52-room Hotel & Spa Rosa Alpina Hotel & Spa Rosa Alpina uses 100% “green” hydroelectric power, as well as incorporates other sustainability practices to its operations.

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Denali National Park unveils new green visitor center

July 8th, 2008 in Destinations and Tourism • Featured • News

The Eielson Visitor Center, a new tourist-resource within Denali National Park and Preserve, opens its doors to the public with a grand opening on August 12. Visitors can enjoy a scenic view of Mt. McKinley, as well as adjacent nature trails and interior park exhibits.

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Green Energy: What is it?

May 9th, 2008 in Terms and Definitions

As part of many “green” initiatives within the travel industry, the transition to “green power” tends to play a major role. Fortunately, innovative programs around the world make it possible for all environmentally conscious travelers as wells as travel busniesses to support renewable energy directly by participating in the “green” power market.

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