Fairmont has pledged to reduce its operational CO2 emissions by 20 percent below 2006 levels by 2013, and was the world’s first luxury hotel group to commit to reducing its greenhouse gas emissions (GHG)
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Additionally, the brand adopted a formalized sustainable design and construction policy and relocated its corporate offices to a LEED NC Gold-certified building.
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At The Fairmont Dubai, the hotel has optimized its temperature control and building humidity settings, resulting in a 17.1 percent reduction in greenhouse gases over the last four years, while Quebec’s Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu converted two boilers from oil to electric, helping the hotel cut emissions by more than 75 percent, despite having higher occupancy levels.
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Fairmont Hotels has reduced their CO2 output significantly "Over the last few years, Fairmont has identified and implemented a number of key initiatives to help reduce its carbon footprint. These have included the creation of an internal framework to track, monitor and report on key energy and carbon data, appointing regional champions to oversee audit and data controls, and the introduction of a new Engineer of the Year award to recognize and reward outstanding environmental performance. " This is very exciting to read that a hotel is physically attempted to make a positive change in order to better the environment. Fairmont is advancing by promising to reduce carbon and add efficient boilers, and a waste management system that will convert waste into energy!
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Green hotels are generally considered as going above and beyond standard operational practices so as to include environmentally friendly or sustainable standards. Green hotels can become designated and certified through certain associations such as the Green Key Rating Program.
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Motion sensors can be installed in public restrooms, recreational facilities, and in meeting rooms so as to cut back on energy consumption
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Green hotels are designed to control and monitor indoor air quality which has been a growing concern within the hospitality industry. Many green hotels have opted to pursue LEED certification which addresses major design concerns in order to improve health and wellbeing while lowering operating costs.
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Waste disposal is becoming a growing operational expense across many industries and these practices are not only environmentally friendly but they improve the bottom line of green hotels as well.
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Not only does the system produce heat and electricity but it converts the food waste into a nutrient-rich fertilizer as well.
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This open-source data sharing program has been pinnacle in gathering information and creating company-wide green solutions and practices that not only improve Fairmont’s value but unites their company globally.
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The Rubens at the Palace hotel in London installed the city’s largest living wall in an effort to combat the chronic stormwater run-off problem they’ve been experiencing due to vanishing green spaces.
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Honeywell Helps Florida's Seagate Hotel & Spa Reduce Energy Use Nearly 20 Percent, Achi... - 0 views
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"Guests set their room temperature the way they prefer and the system maintains their comfort level. When a guest leaves his or her room each day, the INNCOM system lowers the temperature to conserve energy. When the guest returns, the INNCOM door sensor detects their entry and the Smart Digital Thermostat reinstates the guest's temperature setting."
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Seagate's energy management implementation is networked with the property's front office system to reduce unnecessary energy use, especially when hotel occupancy rates are low. When a guest checks in to the hotel, the system changes that guest's room to 'rented/occupied' status and cools the room for a period of 10 minutes, ensuring the room is comfortable before the guest arrives.
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n addition to the INNCOM Energy Management System, Seagate Hotel & Spa installed several other room automation controls including an INNtouch Door Bell System, lighting controls that enable remote control of room ambience, bedside controllers and an entry-door switch monitor. These controls add to the overall luxurious environment guests expect when they stay at the Seagate Hotel & Spa.
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The Seagate Hotel&Spa in Delray has implemented advanced hotel environmental technology which ensures not only guests can enjoy their comfortable stay, but also hotel uses less energy than before. Seagate installed Honeywell's INNCOM guestroom energy management system solutions in OCT 2009. And it turns out that their energy used is almost 20% lower than similar properties. The INNCOM system would lowers the temperature to conserve energy, and also will detect guests' entry and reinstates the previous temperature. The reason why this system can conserve energy is the vast majority of guests do not adjust the thermostat temperature during their stay. Besides, there are also other room automation controls such as Bell System, lighting controls and so on.
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Going Green: An Eco-Friendly Hotel Saves Money | Reliable Water - 1 views
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The two top drivers of any hotel business are to bring money in and keep money from going out. Right now, there’s a way to kill two birds with one stone. Featuring an eco-friendly agenda attracts guests and cuts costs. Guests feel good about staying at an eco-friendly hotel because they like your company giving back to the community.
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If you have the economic clout and capital, consider investing in solar panels on your roof. These cut down on your power expenditures, which are often between 4-6% of revenue. If your building is large enough, you can even sell back some of your excess energy for energy credits from your local power provider.
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Las Vegas is known for its conspicuous consumption, but even their high rollers are coming around to saving the environment. Several Las Vegas buildings have been LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified by the U.S. Green Building Council. Casinos like the Venetian and the Encore recycle food waste, make sure their HVAC systems hit high standards, and keep valuable water from being wasted.
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5 eco-friendly trends radically transforming foodservice | Fast Casual - 1 views
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Subway is leveraging the latest technology to cut down on paper waste, conserve power during restaurant down times and improve overall efficiency so that operations are sustainable and environmentally sound.
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Automation can optimize an IT department's use of cloud and virtual resources, allocating additional computing resources when needed as well as powering down resources during idle times.
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IT organizations can streamline and consolidate reporting by using parameters instead of hard-coding, resulting in reports being run once rather than hundreds of times.
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High efficiency HVAC (Heating, ventilation and cooling) equipmentEnergy Star rated equipmentHigh efficiency lighting programLow flow faucets and low flow or dual flush toiletsMotion sensor lighting controls in restroomsDay light sensors in guest areaLED interior and exterior signageNon-smoking environmentOutside air monitoring of CO2Indoor air quality management during constructionReuse of at least 30 percent of store furnitureForest Steward Council-certified wood moldingsLow VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials, paints, adhesivesElectrical sub metering and thermal comfort monitoringCertified green cleaning programRecycling and construction waste management programLEED/Eco Restaurant educational materialFurniture products not manufactured with or containing ozone depleting substances
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The following article reviews a few eco-friendly trends that are helping transform the foodservice industry. As green technology becomes mainstream it is important for companies in the hospitality industry to understand the potential impacts they could have on the environment by adopting some of these trends. Streamline reporting is one way that green technology shows to be beneficial. By streamlining and consolidating reporting vs. hard-coding, etc. offers users greater visibility over workload performance. Another popular green technology is virtual cloud systems. These cloud systems can help eliminate resource waste and reduce operational costs. The article mentions how Subway and BurgerFi are taking major steps in leveraging the latest technology to minimize their carbon footprint. A few things they focus on is cutting down their paper waste, conserve power, and improve overall efficiencies so the restaurants are environmentally "sound".
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Top Eight Network Technologies to Invest in for "Hotels of the Future", by Daryl Stokes - 1 views
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Poll hotel guests on which amenity is most important to them and chances are they’ll vote for connectivity. But it’s more than just raw Internet access they expect these days. In this new always-connected age, guests want easy and persistent access to all things digital that can enhance their experience, both within and outside the premises. It’s a big reason why hoteliers are now spending as much time and resources on network technology and applications as they are on the quality of their linens and food service. Hotel customers expect the same online convenience and customization they have in their homes. And with seemingly every traveler equipped with laptops, iPads, and smart phones, they also expect their hotel to be place of ubiquitous connectivity. Indeed, according to Scot Campbell, chief information officer for MGM Mirage, the core of a hotel’s ‘cool' factor is technology. Campbell says that "we are building rooms where everything is on a network.”(1) Installing new technologies will give hotels a competitive edge with travelers for whom digital devices have become just another normal bodily appendage of sorts.
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Poll hotel guests on which amenity is most important to them and chances are they’ll vote for connectivity. But it’s more than just raw Internet access they expect these days. In this new always-connected age, guests want easy and persistent access to all things digital that can enhance their experience, both within and outside the premises. It’s a big reason why hoteliers are now spending as much time and resources on network technology and applications as they are on the quality of their linens and food service. Hotel customers expect the same online convenience and customization they have in their homes. And with seemingly every traveler equipped with laptops, iPads, and smart phones, they also expect their hotel to be place of ubiquitous connectivity. Indeed, according to Scot Campbell, chief information officer for MGM Mirage, the core of a hotel’s ‘cool' factor is technology. Campbell says that "we are building rooms where everything is on a network.”(1) Installing new technologies will give hotels a competitive edge with travelers for whom digital devices have become just another normal bodily appendage of sorts.
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t's a big reason why hoteliers are now spending as much time and resources on network technology and applications as they are on the quality of their linens and food service.
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Indeed, according to Scot Campbell, chief information officer for MGM Mirage, the core of a hotel's 'cool' factor is technology. Campbell says that "we are building rooms where everything is on a network."
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While there are many tantalizing new applications hotels can invest in to take advantage of ubiquitous connectivity, we see the following eight technologies delivering the best ROI and competitive advantage.
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Guests will be able to check-in from a kiosk or a touch-screen display in the lobby, just as passengers do in an airport concourse.
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The push now is to make Wi-Fi easier, more reliable, and secure―all the while being compliant with Payment Card Industry (PCI) and other Federal and state law enforcement requirements (e.g. the Communications Assistance to Law Enforcement Act). Secure and flawlessly managed connectivity throughout the premises will be mandatory.
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Room numbers and entry codes will be sent directly to cellphones for easy, keyless entry. Not only is this a solution to guests losing their keys, it also prevents serious security risks that come with magnetic key strips that store personal information, such as social security and credit card numbers.
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For example, Marriott Hotels booked $1 million in revenues in the first 100 days after the launch of its mobile website in 2009. Mobile bookings were particularly important in supporting last minute bookings and moving expiring inventory, as about one-third of the mobile bookings were for same-night stays.
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Energy efficiency is important―both to the environmentally conscious consumer, as well as the economically conscious hotel manager.
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Not coincidentally, the Aria has received the highest certification from Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and 5 Green Keys from the Green-Key Eco Rating Program.
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Using touch screens in restaurants increases the efficiency of staff, and being able to use dynamic graphics and displays enables the chef to promote specials and upsell on orders
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Hotels will increasingly use digital learning to keep employees informed about everything from shift responsibilities, to updates on occupancy rates, to the next wave of convention attendees and security needs.
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cause they are video-based, they are inexpensive to update and translate into languages other than English. High employee turnover rates are part of the hospitality industry, so having an efficient, consistent training solution is critical
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Each of these data streams will need to be highly available―that is, a hotel cannot afford to have the system 'go down'. Network performance will have to be optimal as travelers will expect transactions to happen in real-time. And most importantly, all this data will need to be secure. PCI compliance requires a high level of security for each transaction. Information needs to be able to flow securely and efficiently with built-in redundancy.
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According to iProspect, a search engine marketing firm, two thirds of consumers begin their shopping experience―including hotel shopping experience―online
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A key part of competing in the new marketplace is having the technical capability to capture every consumer touch-point opportunity on the hotel grounds―from the time they step into the lobby, to the time they leave for the next destination.
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Hotel guests are now more interested in connectivity than they used to. With this technology age guests would like to have access "to all things digital that can enhance their experience." Hotels now are spending more time and resources on network technology as they do for other services. For hotels to gain competitive advantage they need to build rooms where everything is on a network.
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This brings up a topic that we discussed in one of the earlier weeks in class. Being PCI compliant is a very critical role in guest satisfaction. It makes the guest feel secure and confident that their information is safe and not being shared through other channels.
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This article highlights top technological improvements in a hotel that have proven to be successful, and in return have reflected a positive ROI. The article discusses ideas that are new and upcoming. Some of these ideas include: Digital check-in/check-outs, secure and reliable Wi-Fi, smart phone operated hotels (use of keys), TV as in-room control center where guests can control room temperature and lighting, and restaurant display ordering.
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Another topic that is mention, previously discussed in class, is how paper menus will be replaced and guests will now have access to order via touch screen devices. This does not eliminate servers, but increases efficiency of staff, and increases turnover of tables.
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with a range of green innovations across its properties (which are currently found in New York, Miami and Los Angeles, with new hotels yet to open in California, Mexico and China).
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The firm are also responsible for the masses of ‘greenscaping’ throughout the hotel – from the towering plants and trees in the lobby lounge to the rather eccentric ‘beds’ of moss in the bathrooms.
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The mission-driven 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge is 'real' green development, with the hotel financing the creation of the public park.
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Toiletries come in full-size refillable bottles, so you don’t feel short-changed, while doing away with the need for multiple mini bottles of shampoos and shower gels.
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A LEED Certified Project, other conservation initiatives include: the use of wind-power; filtered water in all taps, sinks, and showers; state-of-the-art, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems; a rainwater reclamation system and low-energy lightbulbs used throughout the hotel, as well as green cleaning solvents used to clean all rooms and linens.
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These changes have largely been in the form of eliminating that most universal embodiment of hotel amenities, single-use plastic bottles for things like shampoo and soap, and reducing water usage.
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hotels are also being savvier with energy usage, like using LED light bulbs and taking steps to gain environmental certifications like the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the US Green Building Council.
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But the pandemic boosted the necessity of being able to do things while having limited contact with other people, and many hotels implemented remote, contactless check-in, room entry, and even food or amenities access.
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Among its benefits, touchless tech is more energy-efficient and can eliminate the need for paper or the increased usage of non-ecofriendly cleaners.
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due to the lack of guests, there was a decline in the use of chemicals from cleaners and a reduction in carbon emissions.
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This included a “dramatic increase in the use of disposable utensils, packaging, etc.”, that some sustainability initiatives were canceled or put on hold, and that “stronger, more toxic” chemicals were being used for cleaning and sanitizing.
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Some hotels, though, took the pandemic as an opportunity to switch to more eco-friendly cleaning options
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2018, Hilton announced a whole host of environmental and social responsibility goals as part of its Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals
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setting carbon reduction goals in line with the Paris Climate Accord, reducing water use by half, sending no leftover soap to landfills, and overall cutting its environmental impact in half by 2030.
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However, that lack of guests allowed Hilton to start implementing other parts of their impact reduction plan, like having some of their hotels switch to using renewable energy.
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heir guests. Sustainability and eco-friendliness are more important for travelers and hotel guests than ever.
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global travelers want to “travel more sustainably in the future,” and their 2019 Sustainable Travel Report highlighted that 70% of travelers are more likely to choose and book accommodations that are eco-friendly.
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Although current practices like using non-eco-friendly cleaning products and getting rid of unwanted waste may be cost-effective and save hotels money now, these and other findings show that travelers are willing to pay for hotels that go the extra mile for the planet, which will earn hotels loyalty.
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This article discusses how the pandemic has strongly impacted many hospitality companies to be more "green" for the future.. From contactless key options, to minimizing food waste, to using technology to reduce unwanted waste like paper, it is helping set new green goals for the our planet and future of the industry.