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  #1 Marisa Chauvet on 14 Jun 13

   

  This article talks about how green hotels in Asia are by no means a new concept, and is currently enjoying a period of profound evolutionary change in the way that its buildings are designed, constructed and operated. Sustainability Asia Pacific examines this trend, talks the companies behind some of the truly game-changing projects in the region and looks to what's ahead.
  In Asia there are 13 LEED certified hotels, including 7 recent LEED for Existing Buildings Platinum projects in India, and a further 73 hotel projects across
  the region have been registered with the USGBC that are pending award of certification.
  
  Many hotels make the right noises about the environment but following through is rarely straightforward
  
  Therefore, as a final footnote to this article, which necessarily infers a lot of onus is on the broader hotel industry
  to put its house in order with respect to sustainability, it should be noted that
  we all have a significant part to play in helping the hospitality sector to be more environmentally sustainable. Empowering decision makers within the hotel industry to move towards greener strategies can
  be as simple leaving comments regarding green features or operational procedures you'd like to see on the in-room suggestion form. At a corporate level, more companies are choosing to require hotels to complete environmental surveys as part of their review for trips, events or corporate packages. If your company does not yet have one, the USGBC produces a good example available for download from its dedicated green hospitality web page - Green Venue Selection Guide (USGBC).

   

  <div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This article talks about how green hotels in Asia are by no means a new concept, and is currently enjoying a period of profound evolutionary change in the way that its buildings are designed, constructed and operated. Sustainability Asia Pacific examines this trend, talks the companies behind some of the truly game-changing projects in the region and looks to what's ahead. <br /> In Asia there are 13 LEED certified hotels, including 7 recent LEED for Existing Buildings Platinum projects in India, and a further 73 hotel projects across <br /> the region have been registered with the USGBC that are pending award of certification. <br /> <br /> Many hotels make the right noises about the environment but following through is rarely straightforward <br /> <br /> Therefore, as a final footnote to this article, which necessarily infers a lot of onus is on the broader hotel industry <br /> to put its house in order with respect to sustainability, it should be noted that <br /> we all have a significant part to play in helping the hospitality sector to be more environmentally sustainable. Empowering decision makers within the hotel industry to move towards greener strategies can <br /> be as simple leaving comments regarding green features or operational procedures you'd like to see on the in-room suggestion form. At a corporate level, more companies are choosing to require hotels to complete environmental surveys as part of their review for trips, events or corporate packages. If your company does not yet have one, the USGBC produces a good example available for download from its dedicated green hospitality web page - Green Venue Selection Guide (USGBC).</div>

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