All Posts Tagged With: "Puerto Rico"

San Juan’s Verdanza Hotel sets new environmental standards

March 10th, 2010 in Hotels and Accommodations • News

The all-new Verdanza Hotel San Juan has recently undergone a complete rebranding – placing new focus not only on personalized service and attention to detail, but also an unprecedented level of environmental responsibility.

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One example of how political pressure can hurt ecotourism

November 12th, 2009 in Business and Politics • News

A future nature preserve in Puerto Rico was taken off the agenda by the commonwealth’s governor – sparking fears in many that the land will be used for hotel resorts and other detrimental human activity.

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Puerto Rico eco-resort makes huge strides in preservation

August 20th, 2009 in Hotels and Accommodations • News

Gran Melia Golf Resort Puerto Rico is heavily marketing its remarkable eco-initiatives and guest activities focused on natural preservation. The resort’s ongoing guest enhancing ecological initiatives have positioned the property as a leader in the greening of the tourism industry on the island as well as throughout the Caribbean.

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Sea Turtles join a new eco education program for kids in San Juan

June 19th, 2009 in Hotels and Accommodations • News

The InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino has started a new environmental education program for kids in line with World Sea Turtle Day. The new program is the latest addition to the resort’s Planet Trekkers Kids Club – a club that lets kids ages 4-12 learn the importance of the Earth, water, plants and animals. It teaches youngsters how caring for the planet and its creatures can be fun.

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Fuel and energy costs are biggest threat to Caribbean tourism

August 22nd, 2008 in Business and Politics • Hotels and Accommodations • News

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.

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Puerto Rico Property Documents Pledge to Sustainability

May 7th, 2008 in Destinations and Tourism

Last month, the Holiday Inn San Juan celebrated Earth Day for the first time by taking stock of its practices as the starting point towards a more sustainable operation. “This is no small move,” said General Manager Ricky Newman. “It was clear that green-washing the hotel for image purposes was not acceptable; on the other hand, presuming to become ‘green’ overnight is not realistic,” he added. The hotel’s answer is a pledge that calls for a sustained effort over time to improve its performance step by step.

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