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Staying green in Tennessee
A new statewide model for sustainable tourism has been unveiled in Tennessee in an effort to enable hotels and other lodging facilities and restaurants to be aware of their environmental impact and take steps to reduce their carbon footprint while increasing the overall sustainability of their operations.
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Eco luxury: Ritz-Carlton commits to reducing plastic bottle use
The luxury hotel brand is introducing environmentally-friendly water bottles at its North American and select Caribbean properties – a breakthrough effort in plastic waste reduction from a front runner in the hospitality industry.
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New eco hotel brand launches
With an official launch on last week’s Earth Day 2010, new brand Adoba Eco Hotel & Suites has rooted its commitment to environmental awareness and social responsibility.
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Truly sustainable: How resorts can “go beyond green”
While many resorts and hotels are currently touting green initiatives like recycling, laundering, and energy-efficient lighting, others are taking their commitment to the longevity of our planet – and our species – a bit further.
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Going plastic-free at RockResorts
Popular lodging company RockResorts has set in motion ambitious plans to eliminate nearly all plastic water bottles on its properties – expecting to save an estimated 640,000 plastic water bottles from the waste stream.
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Sheraton Suites Tampa chooses ‘Green’
Perhaps taking a cue from its parent company’s (Starwood) green line of hotels (Element Hotels), the Sheraton Suites Tampa Airport is putting some green into their operations with its new “Make a Green Choice” program.
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Is a “green plane” on the horizon from Southwest Airlines?
Southwest Airlines has officially unveiled a prototype model for a “green plane” that combines fuel efficiency, environmentally responsible products, customer comfort, and reduced waste and weight.
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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 green key cards open a world a possibilities for hotels looking to promote environmental stewardship
The hospitality industry is opening doors to a new, green future with a little help from Pineapple Hospitality’s new “Green Earth Green-Key” cards, key packets and key sleeves – biodegradable products that are both durable and affordable.
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Book reuse program begins at Destination Hotels & Resorts in time for National Book Month
Destination Hotels & Resorts, popular for their eco-minded mentality toward hospitality, has just launched a new company-wide campaign called “Read & Reuse” – designed by the brand’s “Green Teams” to address the thousands of pounds of books travelers leave at hotels and resorts each year by collecting books to be donated to local libraries, schools and non-profits.
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Chicago gets its first LEED certified hotel
The Holiday Inn Chicago Mart Plaza has just become the Windy City’s first LEED certified lodging property, earning the prestigious LEED Gold Certification for Existing Buildings, Operations & Maintenance by the U.S. Green Building Council.
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Are cruise ships finally going green?
Three major cruise lines have announced the winners of the companies’ internal “Ship of the Year” awards for environmentalism and innovation. Royal Caribbean, Celebrity and the lesser-known Azamara cruise lines are attempting to reward and encourage ships to enhance eco-sensitivity in the niche known for its negative-impact blunders.
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re-source: A fresh approach to bottled water, or not?
Over recent months, the bottled water industry has caught a lot of negative press for not only its negative eco-impact but its reluctance to “man-up” to the accusations. Sure, some brands have touted their new “eco-design” bottles and whatnot, but the facts still remain that bottled water places a tremendous stress on our natural resources throughout the world. Is the new brand “re-source” any different?
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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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Sin City without so much guilt? New Las Vegas green initiative gearing up for its debut
The CityCenter in Las Vegas – heavily touted as being Sin City’s greenest destination to date, is getting ready to make its debut this winter. Beginning in December 2009, the seven-building luxury development by MGM Mirage and Infinity World Development Corps will open in stages, and will be all be LEED Silver or Gold certified.
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Fairmont fights fuel costs with kitchen oil green recycling program
With fuel prices jumping all over the charts, over 22 of the famously eco-friendly-lodging brand’s properties are working to reduce waste disposal costs and switch to cleaner fuels by recycling used kitchen oils into biodiesel – a domestic and renewable fuel derived from natural oils. This marks Fairmont’s latest initiative as a leader and role model in responsible travel and environmental stewardship, adding to the company’s ambitious announcement made last year to combat climate change alongside the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).
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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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What is Sheraton doing to go green in Seattle?
Sheraton Seattle has recently been recognized by AH&LA for its environmental commitment with the 2009 Good Earthkeeping Stars of the Industry Award. From recycling to laundering, green teams and cleaning products, the property has become a model for green responsibility to both guests, employees and competition.
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Fairmont’s new Green IT strategy: Evolving responsibly
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts has made many headlines for its efforts in environmental lodging, and is well known in the industry for being environmentally progressive. Now, the company is taking its commitment to green responsibility even further with a new IT strategy to limit waste, purchase responsibly, conserve energy and reduce the company’s overall carbon footprint.
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