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Marriott helps promote sustainable business in China

The popular hotel group is headlining a new campaign to protect fresh water availability to over 2 billion people in China’s Sichuan Province – an area hit hard by the 2008 earthquake – as well as spearhead a variety of sustainability projects across the board.

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Marriott to “LEED” by example

The hospitality giant’s Bethesda, Maryland headquarters has recently been awarded LEED Gold status, following a three-year environmental initiative.

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Adventure tourism gains ground: more adventure, more travel, more fun

Nearly half of American adults, or roughly 98 million people, have taken at least one “adventure trip” in their lifetime. The niche itself is no longer only for the x-factor thrill seekers; it has exploded into the mainstream.

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Baltimore BWI Airport gets its first LEED Hotel

TownePlace Suites is working to qualify for LEED status, including composting, sustainable and environmentally friendly cleaning products, replacing plumbing hardware with low-flow devices and purchasing renewable energy wind credits to offset the hotel’s carbon footprint.

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Tying the knot in Vegas: Something borrowed, something green

The JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa has recently launched an entirely new “eco” wedding package for guests looking to make the leap, Vegas style.

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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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JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa

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Marriott recruited by Team Earth sustainability movement

The hotel mega-giant has announced its participation in Team Earth, a worldwide sustainability movement that unites individuals, businesses and non-profits in an effort to address critical environmental issues facing the world today.

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Marriott Vacation Club Key Cards to be made from recycled plastics

Leading lodging company Marriott International will be replacing over 1.2 million plastic key cards annually for its timeshare brand, Marriott Vacation Club with those made from 50% recycled material. This new plan will reportedly save around 4 tons of plastic from being dumped in landfills.

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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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Marriott in Downtown Portland aims for LEED Gold

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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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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Marriott leads in LEED with over 30 hotels

In support of its “Spirit To Preserve” environmental strategy to address climate change, Marriott’s global Headquarters as well as over 30 of its hotels in design, development or under construction are expected to achieve LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

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EPA awards Marriott for its green ways

Marriott International has once again been given the Sustained Excellence Award for its “green” accomplishments, including its energy reduction strategy, decreased greenhouse gas emissions by 3 percent per available room and increased its total number of Energy Star hotels to 275, the most of any hotel company.

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Marriott helps guests go green with 'Spirit to Preserve'

Marriott has just launched a new way for guests to “green” their hotel stays with a new carbon offset program; a part of” Spirit To Preserve”, Marriott’s five-point environmental strategy, guests can contribute to a Brazilian rainforest preservation fund already supported with a US$2 million commitment by the company.

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Tourism for Tomorrow 2009 – 12 finalists named for sustainable tourism award

Since 2003, the prestigious awards recognize best practices in sustainable tourism in four different categories – destination stewardship, conservation, community benefit and global tourism business.

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New award for sustainability by Tourism Cares

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and Tourism Cares have partnered to recognize sustainability initiatives in the travel industry with a new award. The first-ever Tourism Cares Sustainability Award will be presented at the HSMAI Adrian Awards Gala, Jan. 26, 2009, at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.

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Green Meetings at Georgia's Stone Mountain Resort

The eco-friendly Stone Mountain Resort’s professional meeting spaces offering one million Marriott Rewards Points.

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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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New Jersey’s Marriott Seaview Resort & Spa helps protect turtles

Seaview Resort & Spa, a Marriott resort in New Jersey is taking environmentally friendly actions to become a certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary and help preserve the Diamondback Terrapins.

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