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Eco-practices at Destination Hotels & Resorts
A new green lodging program has becomes part of the company culture at Destination Hotels & Resorts, implementing over 60 eco-friendly measures throughout the properties.
Philippines gets world’s first non-profit luxury eco-resort
The Cacao Pearl is offering 100% of its operating profits to eco and socioeconomic development throughout the Philippines. Ouilt on a 124-acre private island in the Calamianes archipelago, the resort is to be surrounded by beautiful rainforest and bordered by over a mile of pristine beaches.
Sandos Hotels & Resorts begins work on an All-Inclusive Eco-Resort in Mexico
Slated to open in 2009, the new Sandos property will focus on environmentalism, wildlife and eco-system preservation. Guests will be able to observe and engage in ecological techniques and practices and participate in wildlife protection efforts.
LEED Salamander Resort & Spa in Virginia slated for a 2010 opening
Construction at the 168-room, LEED certified, “conservation-minded” Salamander Resort & Spa, the much-anticipated signature project from Sheila C. Johnson’s Salamander Hospitality company, aims to open to the public in Spring 2010.
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.
Hawaii’s eco-friendly Mauna Lani Resort offsets guests’ air travel
The eco-friendly Mauna Lani Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii has partnered with True Offsets to sells and track trees for guests to plant in order to offset their travel carbon footprint.
NaturCert announces preliminary certification for two Florida resorts
NaturCert, the global independent organization behind the NaturCert Certification Program for the environment and society, announced today that the PGA National Resort & Spa and the Amelia Island Plantation Resort have started the NaturCert Preliminary Diagnosis for Hotels.
Fairmont announces sustainable hotel in India, supports local culture and history
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has been appointed to manage a hotel in Hyderabad, in the capital city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The property joins the company’s collection of landmark hotels as the first Fairmont property to be announced in India.
Texas conferences get green with new eco-meetings options
Located 18 miles northwest of Austin, Texas, the 168-room Lakeway Conference Resort and Spa just announced a new eco-meeting package for business conferences.
Dubai-based hotel chain looks toward green-luxury in Australia
Emirates Hotels & Resorts announces start of habitat regeneration at their first luxury Australian conservation resort, Wolgan Valley Resort and Spa.
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.
Starwood to bring its new Element Hotels to the Middle East
Starwood Hotels & Resorts along with Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions have jointly announced the launch of a new Element hotel in Abu Dhabi - the first to be introduced in the Europe, Africa and Middle East division - a part of Abu Dhabi’s AED $2.3 billion Capital Center.
