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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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • anonymous on 08 Feb 17
     
    Going green not only helps the environment, but it invests in communities and the environment.  Many guests are looking for places to stay that offer more green trends.  
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Student Hotel group commits to 20% water saving in European cities | Green Hotelier - 0 views

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  • The WUR findings highlight the incredible potential that scaling the use of Amphiro devices can have in other cities.  
  • At The Student Hotel locations in Rotterdam and The Hague, WUR found that students and hotel guests used an average of 20% less water per shower.  
  • laying the groundwork for shared solutions to consumption, decreased usage and smarter, scalable approaches to city living throughout Europe.
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  • Amphiro meters will be fitted to showers in the new Student Hotel buildings and will display water and energy consumption so students can see how much they are using. This awareness leads to significant savings.
  • Via a landmark public-private partnership with Wageningen University (WUR), Sapienza University and start-up, Amphiro, the innovative initiative, which began in Rome, Italy, responds to water shortage challenges in major cities. It aims to make a real impact on the reduction of water consumption by incentivising positive water-saving behaviour initially in Italy, and soon at The Student Hotel locations throughout Europe.
  • apate114 on 02 Sep 17
     
    For years now European cities have been facing water shortage issues due to high consumption and lower than normal supplies. The Student Hotel Group has came into a partnership with a few European universities and startup, Amphiro. Their main goal is develop new tools and technology to make a real impact on reducing the water consumption in European countries with known water shortage issues. Amphiro has developed a water meter that will be attached to showers in new Student Hotels and it will also display the water and energy consumption usage. The idea behind this is to show students and others how much water they are consuming, while in the shower. They hope by putting the actual meter and reading display into the showers, people will choose to be more eco-friendly and waste less water. According to the article, WUR found that students and guests used an average of 20% less water. This is a significant reduction and is a great way for hotels to incentivize guests to be more eco-friendly. They are expanding the initiative to more European countries in hopes of conserving water and energy use throughout Europe.
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Sustainable Hospitality: Eco-Friendly Industry Trends and Tips - 1 views

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  • “A large section of the hospitality industry is joining the unprecedented mobilization across the globe in mitigating negative environmental impacts and facing the many societal challenges ahead.”
  • key eco-friendly hotel industry trends
  • Cutting down on food waste
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  • Minimizing water usage beyond the hotel room
  • Eliminating plastic
  • Conserving energy
  • Creating a paperless hotel
  • Integrating sustainability into the hotel architecture
  • Eco-friendliness is evolving from a nice-to-have, on-trend hotel commodity to a must-have priority for a growing number of environmentally and socially conscious travelers.
  • In fact, 66% of global respondents (up 11% from the previous year) would “pay more for products and services from companies committed to positive social and environmental impact” (Nielsen, 2015).
  • a TUI global survey found that two-thirds of holidaymakers are willing “to make lifestyle trade-offs to benefit the environment” (TUI, 2017).
  • obrediajones on 20 May 20
     
    This article outlines key trends aimed at reducing the hospitality industry's negative impact on the environment. Ranging from the creation of paperless hotels, the "three-zero-concept", energy conservation, and the reduction of food and water waste. Showing how these combined efforts help to entice socially conscious travelers.
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Eco-friendly baby steps can grow green initiatives - 0 views

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  • Ted Turner and restaurant veteran George McKerrow Jr., the co-founders of the 55-unit Ted’s Montana Grill chain,
  • Charlie Ayers, the former executive chef of Google and the owner of sustainability-focused Calafia Café in Palo Alto, Calif
  • one of the most enlightened businesses in the world
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  • challenge is convincing them that being green won’t hurt
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Aug 20
       
      Hurt profits, customer service reviews and experience, and overall efficiency are main concerns here
  • needs to be action at the top of command,
  • 99-percent plastic-free by using paper straws, cornstarch to-go cups and special biodegradable takeout containers
  • energy-efficient lighting and low-flow toilets
  • sustainability mission to be reflected in its construction and decor, which involved the use of recycled Sheetrock, floorboards and acoustic panels along with reclaimed barn wood and a chandelier made from old milk bottles
  • within 150 miles
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      anonymous on 30 Aug 20
       
      small carbon footprint
  • People ask for out-of-season fruits and vegetables, and I explain why we don’t do it. That education is essential to get people to buy into the idea.”
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      anonymous on 30 Aug 20
       
      SO IMPORTANT
  • We should phase out the subsidies. If we did away with fossil fuel subsidies, it would make wind, solar and geothermal energy more competitive, which is cheaper than subsidizing those industries.”
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 30 Aug 20
       
      Looking at more of a federal/ national level rather than just independent restaurants
  • energy-efficient light bulbs. At Ted’s Montana Grill, that switch ended up saving the restaurant company $80,000 in the first year alone. —
  • anonymous on 30 Aug 20
     
    Ted Turner, George McKerrow Jr, and Charlie Ayers led a panel discussing the local and national benefits of making eco-friendly changes at restaurants. While there is a strong push from customers to eat at sustainable restaurants, "the challenge is convincing them (the restaurants) that being green won't hurt profits." The easiest baby step that seems to have the most ROI is simply changing the lighting in the restaurant to energy-efficient light bulbs. At Ted's Montana Grill, this switch saved his company $80,000 in the first year. Other small changes to consider would be to move to plastic-free straws and biodegradable takeout containers. But those things cost money and may be out of reach for many restaurants. Some places are taking it a step further and incorporating sustainable materials into the restaurant design and decor. The last major suggestion from this panel is a large scale shift in fossil fuel subsidies. If those can be removed, green energy can become a more competitive field and thus offer restaurants another alternative and opportunity to become green.
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Enhancing Hospitality Sustainability through Technology - A/O PropTech - 0 views

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  • Increasing consumer sentiment and corporate social responsibility towards sustainability are pushing for the industry to adapt.
  • Through the use of systems such as Install solar photovoltaic (PV) systems or combined heat and power (CHP) fuel cells for onsite energy generation, hotels can reduce dependence on fossil fuel sources as well as utility costs.
  • Another impressive example is the Hilton of Fort Lauderdale hotel that has combined green power and design through the installation of six wind turbines which now sit proudly on the roof of the hotel.
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  • Opting for tech-enabled energy management is also cost-efficient. The use of sensors can lead to savings of 30-50% on lighting costs.
  • Additionally, sensors can detect if a guest has left the room and adjust the heating, accordingly, turn off lights, and even notify the cleaning staff that a room is ready to be cleaned.
  • Food waste management technology 
  • Operational platforms could be used to gather data around food preferences to allow kitchens to propose more tailor-made menus.
  • teallemejia on 02 Oct 21
     
    I remember when we used to stay in hotels when they started being greener by suggesting their hotel guests to reuse towels and only put them on the floor if they wished for them to be replaced. In today's world with so much technology hotels can be more successful at being eco friendly. This is a must because consumers are wanting to see hotels implement more impactful eco-friendly efforts. The article talks about how hotels are making the switch by renewable energy production, smart energy management and food waste management technology. These are just some ways that hotels have started using to improve sustainable practices with use of technology.
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Has COVID-19 Made Hotels More Sustainable? | The Manual - 0 views

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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.
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • due to the lack of guests, there was a decline in the use of chemicals from cleaners and a reduction in carbon emissions.
  • 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.
  • Some hotels, though, took the pandemic as an opportunity to switch to more eco-friendly cleaning options
  • 2018, Hilton announced a whole host of environmental and social responsibility goals as part of its Travel with Purpose 2030 Goals
  • 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.
  • 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. 
  • heir guests. Sustainability and eco-friendliness are more important for travelers and hotel guests than ever.
  • 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. 
  • 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.
  • dlevine4195 on 04 Oct 21
     
    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.
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How Green Rankings Benefit Hotels - 0 views

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  • As consumers become more and more sensitive to environmental issues, the demand for green products and services continues to grow. In many industries, there is a lot of pressure for companies to go green and be more environmentally friendly.
  • conscientious travelers want to stay at conscientious hotels
  • the hotel industry has an incredible opportunity to actually make a difference in the fight for water conservation without sacrificing profits or the quality of the guest experience.
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  • Hospitality businesses save money in the long run when they go green
  • Travelers are seeking out eco-friendly places to stay
  • Environmental regulations are being enforced
  • waldjustin13 on 17 Apr 22
     
    Conscientious travelers want to stay in conscientious hotels. The hotel industry has developed the "GreenLeaders Program" to recognize hotels and B&B's that engage in environmentally friendly practices. The top reasons why the hospitality industry is going green: (1) long-term monetary savings, (2) meeting the needs of eco-conscious travelers, and (3) conforming to new environmental regulations.
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How Hotels Are Going Green for Guests - 3 views

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  • I make a quick stop for goodies and feel like I’ve entered a miniature Whole Foods: bulk nuts, dried fruit, even local chocolate and salsa from (according to the salesperson) the Lexington farmers’ market.
  • a kitchen full of Energy Star appliances.
  • Filtered water pours into the sink, under which I find two bins for recyclables. The toilets are dual-flush, the showers are low-flow, the shampoo and conditioner are in bulk dispensers, and the bellhop tells me that the art on my walls, depicting a leaf motif, was crafted from recycled aluminum and car tires.
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  • I can grab one of the gratis bikes downstairs and go for a spin on the nearby bike trail into town, or take a dip in the pool that’s cleaned with saline salt solution instead of eye-burning chlorine.
  • Owned by Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Element is the first chain to receive an LEED-certified gold rating, the second-highest standard bestowed on a building by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC).
  • 212-room property, including saving water and electricity, recycling paper and implementing the towel and linen reuse program now common in most hotels across the country.
  • “It’s a 2 to 3 percent premium above the total cost of the building to go the LEED-certified route,” he says, adding that he hopes to offset that cost from the operational side in the next three to four years.
  • Energy savings include keeping electricity down to a minimum through natural lights and the use of CFL bulbs, low-flow showers and dual-flush toilets that save approximately 942,000 gallons of water annually at Element Lexington, and a roofing material that reflects heat from the sun, so the hotel won’t tax its air-conditioning system in the summer. Keeping with LEED standards, Element also purchases energy that comes from a green source: the wind.
  • Put a compost bin in the back of that megaresort in Cancun, and suddenly you have an “eco-lodge.”
  • Meredith Elbaum
  • Indeed, government incentives and big business could very well be behind this latest surge in new hotel design.
  • Green Seal has also been vocal in its assessment that a typical average-size lodging uses more resources in a week than 100 families use in a year.
  • says it’s hard to find a resort that actually practices what it preaches. “Seeing if they have LEED is one criterion, but you still have to do your research.”
  • “We heard from our global accounts, players like Microsoft, AT&T and Hewlett-Packard, that their goal was to find a hotel company that had some sort of green program in place,” says Brian McGuinness, “and we realized we need to do this.”
  • According to Arthur Weissman, this new initiative has led to an increase in revenue for hotels that join the movement. “The Doubletree in Portland, Oregon, told us they received more than $3 million in business due to their green certification,” notes Weissman.
  • But what about the typical traveler who simply wants a decent shower, a comfortable bed and perhaps a workout before turning in for the night? Workers who have no corporate mandate to go green are known to be extravagant when away from home, indulging in energy-chugging hot tubs and (dare I say it?) forgetting to turn off the lights and the A/C when they leave their rooms.
  • We need to find a balance.”
  • There’s certainly room for more growth in Element’s green design, such as the use of solar panels to heat the pool and the incorporation of a master switch, which many hotels in Europe already have.
  • The latter works by simply inserting your room key into a switch inside the room that turns on the electricity, heat and water. When you leave the room, you have to take that room key with you, thus turning off all the appliances.
  • “We’re just trying to do the right thing,” says McGuinness. “At the very least, we’re at the entry level: eco-friendly and not increasing the carbon footprint.” It may not be a green revolution quite yet, but it seems like a darn good starting point.
  • david swatscheno on 07 Jun 12
     
    This article is all about hotels going green and trying to get LEED certified. The one Boston hotel is doing things like having dual flush toilets, low flow showers, shampoo and conditioner in bulk dispensers, and a roofing material that reflects the sun to save energy costs. Another thing involved with getting LEED certified is getting energy from abouther source, this particular hotel is using the wind. It is expensive to do and doesnt appeal to everyone, hotel managers must figure out whats in the best interest for them and getting people in and out of their hotel.
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  • marilyn diaz on 28 Aug 12
     
    This article deals with how hotels are going green. Many have the typical saving shower head, the double flush toilet, or the special roof panels. Some go a little further than just putting a garbage bin to recycle. Many hotels are now placing cards in the rooms asking if you want linens changed when they clean the room, and for example may ask you to do something specific like throw the towels on the floor. While it may be an expensive thing to start turning hotels into green hotels, profits are being seen as big companies are now pushing their employees to stay at green hotels versus non green hotels. This may be the extra push management needs to make the decision to go green. Also, it says not all customers may care about the green issue, but some may try. We just need to find a balance and not expect all people on vacation to be a happy go lucky green freak.
  • Gaby Belardo on 29 Aug 12
     
    To add onto Marilyns comment, not only are hotels doing the basics to go green, but a lot of hotels in california are taking the extra step, such as The Kimpton Hotels, and The orchard. They have changed the carpets and wallpaper for lower emission. They added recycle bins in every room in all 40 of their hotels across the country. Lastly, and one of the the additions I find most beneficial is their implementation of key card energy control, where a room key will be needed to activate the electricity in each room, and also shutting all electricity off when they leave.
  • tania morgan on 19 Sep 12
     
    This article is about how starwood hotels are trying to become fullscale eco-friendly but some are hotels are only greenwashing. This article is stating that it is not enough to use one green practice and call yourself an eco-friendly hotel.
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Hotels and Resorts Ramp Up Sustainability Efforts - The New York Times - 0 views

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  • Hotels and resorts have started to act by ramping up efforts to reduce or eliminate completely their resource and energy consumption.
  • “Sustainability is more than energy conservation or recycling; it is about sustaining communities for the tourism product.”
  • While Marriott International and other large chains have promised to eliminate items that never fully decompose, like plastic straws, there is still a lot more work to be done.
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  • The 114-room Conrad Bora Bora Nui resort in French Polynesia has developed 17 different underwater coral structures around its resort with the mindset to regenerate them. This is done using a “Biorock” technique (passing a low-voltage current through electrodes in the water) developed by the marine biologist Denis Schneider. The process is currently considered among the best ways to fight coral mortality.
  • With assistance of the tour leader, they help transplant the coral to the sea bottom to ensure it is able to continue its growth.
  • The resort also designed open-air rooms to allow natural breezes to cool the areas, eliminating the need for air-conditioning.
  • Solmar Hotels and Resorts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, heats water (including in its pools) using photo-thermal panels.
  • this energy savings translates into fewer emissions into the atmosphere (or the equivalent of pulling 198 gasoline-run cars out of circulation).
  • The Spectator Hotel in Charleston, S.C., recently established a food waste diversion program where half-eaten food items such as fruit and pastries are put into a digester that turns them into reusable water.
  • The Palms Hotel & Spa in Miami Beach organizes three-hour-long beach cleanups every three months.
  • ayenkiah on 07 Sep 19
     
    Sustainability has been a primary focus for many hotel companies around the world. There are many initiatives that are being created other than your everyday recycling. Fairmont Mayakoba has implemented a tour in which guest can assist in the transplant of coral to help their growth. Hosteling International USA has also become the first of it's kind to develop a system that monitors shower to last at most seven minutes in it effort to conserve water. These are just some of the many ideas that are taking into effect to further progress sustainability within hotel operations.
  • anonymous on 08 Sep 19
     
    As guests are getting more environmentally friendly, being sustainable is an important aspect of hotel operations. Before they book a hotel, a lot of guests will look for or read about the hotel's social responsibility program. Hence, going green would bring in more revenue by attracting more guests.
  • anonymous on 21 May 20
     
    This article explains several ways that hotels and resorts are helping in the fight for sustainability. Some resorts have completely eliminated the use of air conditioning and other ways to get energy for running electricity. For example, the Jade Mountain resort in St. Lucia has designed all their rooms to be open-air rooms which allows for breezes to come through the rooms and ultimately cool down the rooms. This, in turn, eliminates the need for air-conditioning all together. Some hotels are even offering classes on how to live a more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyle. Hotels and resorts have worked towards saving coral reefs, energy and water conservation, preserving food and re-purposing waste, and creating eco-minded communities.
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Grand Cancun Eco Island - 0 views

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  • Grand Cancun will be a mega-building, an offshore city standing on stilts where hotels, commercial centres, convention centres, cinemas and loads more will provide the ultimate experience in hospitality while cleaning the seas, being totally self sufficient, having zero-carbon-footprint, and providing drinking water and energy for the city from renewable resources.
  • Grand Cancun will provide part of the city`s needs with clean, local renewable energy.
  • Solar panels will cover most of surfaces, including see-through photovoltaic polymers on the dome.
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  • Every residential block on the tower will have vertical wind turbines and solar panels.
  • All rain water will be collected and reused.
  • Underwater there are systems of tidal and wave energy collectors
  • A large inverse-osmosis desalination plant will provide drinking water for all the users of the complex and some for the city.
  • The shape of the building, its private beach and waterfront, and the coast will direct water right through waste collectors for floating solids and hydrocarbons.
  • Above the water everything is planned to care about the environment, and about motivating people to share the responsibility.
  • hannahamorton on 17 Jan 19
     
    The Grand Cancun eco-complex including hotels and convention centers, set to be completed in 2020, will drive ecotourism to Cancun while utilizing multiple green hotel technologies. The mega-building will have zero carbon footprint and be able to provide drinking water and energy to the city, all while helping clean the surrounding ocean water of pollution and waste. Remarkably, the entire structure is built on stilts, taking up no space from the ocean marine life. I recommend checking out the pictures in the article, the design is incredible!
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Ways Hotels Can Implementing Sustainable Practices, Tech to Attract Eco Travelers | Hos... - 0 views

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  • These eco-travelers can practice several types of tourism: ecotourism, which is more focused on being close to fragile/undisturbed natural areas, ecological conservation and the use of local resources; and sustainable tourism, which is a much broader term that implies traveling with the intent to provide minimal impact on the environment.
  • There are three sectors to take into consideration when arranging a sustainable vacation: the destination, flights, and accommodations.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Sep 19
       
      Destination. Flight. Accommodations. Taking these three things into consideration when planning your next trip can really help you become more environmentally aware.
  • occupancy sensors and LED lighting
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Sep 19
       
      Occupancy sensors & LED lights These would reduce their cost of electricity by a lot because instead of having their lights on at all times these would just activate when they sense someone in the room.
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  • Many hotels are catching on and beginning to adapt this trend by implementing sustainable practices
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Sep 19
       
      Hotels located in places that are critically endangered environmentally, are trying to adapt more sustainable ways of operating so save the ecosystem and preserve it.
  • Often times, hotels will begin by starting small and gradually installing larger protocols
  • High efficiency lighting
  • Low-flow toilets, faucets and shower heads
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Sep 19
       
      Low-flow technology A great way to reduce the amount of water used by toilets, faucets and shower heads.
  • Eco-Friendly heating and energy
  • employ a building energy management system
  • The biggest trend in sustainable tourism is the rise in environmentally conscious hotels.
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Sep 19
       
      Everyday more hotels are aiming at going green. In another recent article I read, Marriott is trying to get rid of their single use plastic shampoo/conditioner bottles and replace them with more permanent ones that they won't need to throw away after every guest uses them.
  • Low-flow water
  • smart thermostats
  • Green appliances
  • that will not only reduce energy, but will actually produce it
    • anonymous
      anonymous on 24 Sep 19
       
      Sustainable Equipment A solution to the carbon emissions problem. These machines are power by the person who is using them by allowing them to harness the energy need to use the machines.
  • green appliances that use about 30% less energy and water needed to run a traditional appliance
  • Green fitness
  • Implementing these types of sustainable practices not only helps hotels in a social sense, but ultimately helps to attract a whole demographic of eco travelers looking to minimize their environmental impact while on vacation
  • sustainable equipment
  • anonymous on 24 Sep 19
     
    The article discusses the ways hotels can become more sustainable for the environment by using green technology which will reduce energy and cut down water usage.
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7 Ocean-Friendly Eco Cruises Hitting the High Seas - 0 views

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  • Paige Hanna on 23 Sep 12
     
    Cruises are said to be one of those forms of transportation with the highest carbon emissions. "A typical cruise ship with 3,000 passengers generates 1 million gallons of gray water; 210,000 gallons of sewade; 25,000 gallons of oily bilge water; 100 gallons of hazardous or toxic waste; 50 tons of garbage and solid waste…" This expert just proves how non-ecofriendly cruises can actually be. However, regulations set by the government have now pushed cruises into trying to be more environmentally friendly. This article singles out seven green cruises that have found ways in which they can decrease their carbon footprint on the world. One cruise that has taken on the initiative is Holland America Cruises. With tactics such as towel reuse program and the installation of low-flow showerheads this cruise line has been making a conscious effort to operate green. They even ensure the most fuel-efficient means of travelling by studying tide schedules to maximize fuel usage with shorter routes. Another interesting cruise that pushes for the green initiative includes Celebrity Cruises with its solar powered cruise line. Other tactics used by other cruises include reusing waste cooking oil on heavy machinery, ridding of all plastic water bottles, shutting off engines in the winter time and only buying fish that are sustainably harvested are just some ways these 7 cruise lines have taken a stand to become greener. This responsible effort by these cruise lines not only can work in their favor for marketing purposes with consumers but create a sustainable industry for the future of cruises. Something as crucial as waste disposal in the water can greatly affect the future of the industry if not considered by the cruises today. Could you imagine if every cruise were to just dispose of their waste into the ocean with no sort of eco-friendly thought in their mind? I found this article to be extremely interesting, especially since I have been on a cruise. I had no idea ho
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10 Sustainability Initiatives Being Embraced by Hotels - 2 views

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  • Many hotels, from the budget-friendly to the luxurious, are taking steps to make their practices more sustainable.
  • Whether in central operations such as boilers, or with lighting systems, kitchen equipment, and automated energy management systems, hotels globally are working to reduce energy use while sustaining—and, whenever possible, enhancing—the guest experience.
  • Efforts range from the linen and towel reuse programs that are now an industry standard to the installation of low-flow faucets, showerheads, and other fixtures.
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  • In support of waste reduction and a higher-quality experience, many hotels are moving away from bottled water as the standard and offering unique hydration options for meeting attendees and independent travelers
  • From property-wide initiatives to guest rooms, food and beverage, or spas, event planners should be asking their hotels about what specific efforts are being made to be more sustainable.
  • linanzhang on 15 Nov 18
     
    It's important to build sustainability facility in the hotel. It's a future trend to build a green hotel and sustain the eco-friendly environment. There are many ways to do physical plants. Water consumption Within guest rooms, laundries, kitchens, pools, and spas, hotels continue to phase inefficiencies that reduce water and, in many cases, chemicals that are used to treat water systems and clean facilities. Efforts include the linen and towel reuse programs that are now an industry standard to the installation of low-flow faucets, showerheads, and other fixtures. Hotel Recycling and Waste Reduction With the limited exception for domestic hotels, recycling programs for the basics such as newspapers and beverage containers are becoming a basic expectation. In combination with the recycling efforts, hotels are looking for opportunities to reduce the use of paper and other disposables. Hotels and resorts that can go beyond to implement food waste composting programs can demonstrate waste diverted from the landfill upwards of 40-50%. Hotel Bath Amenities Many hotels are making a statement by offering guests custom formulated amenities. Resort companies such as RockResorts have taken it one step further with an all-natural, essential oil-based custom formulated product made without preservatives and artificial ingredients that are packaged in recyclable containers. Other midrange hotel brands are experimenting with bulk dispenser presentations.
  • bdegirolmo on 18 May 20
     
    This article discusses that as time continues to progress, more and more hotels, as well as other hospitality/tourism places are starting to implement more "eco-friendly initiatives" into their businesses for the satisfaction of the customers. It is important for the hospitality to be able to adapt in the sense of increasing their "green initiatives." Some hotels have begun doing so by, linen and towel reuse programs, low-flow faucets and shower heads, recycling programs, and much more. Implementing these actions can only benefit the industry/businesses in the long run.
  • jfuen093 on 05 Oct 20
     
    This is a great summary of what event planners are looking for in hotels - "Green Initiatives" that include energy use, water bottle reduction, menu planning, waste management, recycle programs, etc. Very easy to read and recommend for green topic areas for research papers.
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  • Chenchen zheng on 18 Sep 12
     
    Today, going green is one of the defining movements of our time. The movement to conserve and replenish the earth's resources continues to build momentum and meeting planners and suppliers are doing their share to advance the cause. It is really a very good phenomenon that some major hotel chains are making to help planners organize eco-friendly meetings and events. This article talked about what the major hotel chains are doing to support eco-friendly meetings. 1. Toronto-based Fairmont Hotels & Resorts' Eco-Meet program. 2. Hilton International has declared that all of its 3,600 properties will be using its carbon calculator program, which the system analyzes 200 operational practices, including housekeeping, paper product usage, food waste and transportation, and determines their environmental impact in terms of energy and water use, waste production and carbon output. 3. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts' Meet and Be Green initiative, offers clients a 3 percent rebate on qualifying charges on the final pretax master bill for following the chain's 10-point green guidelines. 4. Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants became one of the first hotel chains to offer a dedicated green meetings package brandwide, attracting immediate interest from corporate clients such as Microsoft and Aveda. 5. Marriott has offered green meetings standards across its JW Marriott, Marriott, Renaissance Hotels & Resorts and Courtyard by Marriott brands. 6. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide recently announced it would implement its new Sustainable Meeting Practices (SMPs). According to those hotel chains , by following the Eco-Meet guidelines, groups can save up to thoughts of plastic water bottles, aluminum cans, writing pads, pencils, paper cups and other else per year.
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Smart energy systems can help ensure guest satisfaction | Hotel Management - 2 views

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  • The platform features voice-enabled control with devices like Amazon's Alexa that allow guests to change the room temperature, turn lights on/off and easily change the channel on the television.
  • “Hotel staff can access a cloud-based, online management platform that allows them access to quickly modify settings, see real-time occupancy status and receive timely alerts when in-room HVAC equipment may be experiencing maintenance issues,
  • Personalizing the guest experience is critical to earning guest loyalty.
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  • Guests may use voice-enabled controls to make dinner reservations or find out what nearby events are taking place over the weekend.
  • SportsArt’s line of cardio equipment, Eco-Powr, allows for the machines to harness up to 74 percent of human energy and turn it into usable electricity—up to 200 watts per hour, per machine.
  • The eco-friendly machines not only reduce the consumption of energy, they actually produce it,
  • chern331 on 14 Jan 19
     
    New technologies have emerged in hospitality organizations that promote energy conservation while improving guest experience. Hilton has established an initiative called "Connected Room" where guests have an automated assistant in their room for tasks like turning their room lights on or off, adjusting the thermostat temperature, and changing TV channels. This assistant will also have concierge capabilities so guests can ask about attractions in the area or hotel amenities. Another technology that is in the works by a company called Cirq+ is energy management thermostats. Energy management thermostats aid in improving guest experience while conserving energy due to its ability to recognize motion and heat. The thermostat can shut off all uses of electricity once the room is vacant and turn back on once it is occupied. The software can also detect if there are maintenance complications inside of the machines. This greatly helps both the hotel and the guest by keeping up with utilities maintenance and completing check-ups when the guest is not in the room. Another eco-friendly advancement is Eco-Powr fitness machines. These machines convert movement into electricity that can in turn be used by the hotel. These three innovations will help not only to consume less energy, but also to draw in a new consumer generation, the millennials. Millennials are more interested in health, wellness, and Earth conservation more than other generations. In order to earn their business, companies must have initiatives that align with the interests of Generation Y (millennials).
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How Virgin Voyages Plans to Be Environmentally Friendly | Travel + Leisure - 1 views

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  • Virgin Voyages has announced two eco-friendly partnerships focusing on responsibly sourced and sustainable products aboard its first ship, the Scarlet Lad
  • The first partnership, with Intelligentsia Coffee
  • will offer guests on the Scarlet Lady a complimentary custom brew of coffee at all bars and restaurants on board the ship, as well as crafted espresso drinks at the ship’s coffee bars.
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  • The second partnership is with Emerald Brand, which will provide unique, Tree-Free and plastic-free products, including bath tissue, facial tissue, hot cups, paper towels, napkins, straws, bottles, bags, and other items.
  • jenelleforbes on 25 May 20
     
    Virgin Voyages which is the new adults only cruise line from Richard Branson is one of the most sustainable cruises in the industry. Sustainability is the core of Virgin Voyages values. Virgin Voyages actively seeks out partners that are green and sustainability friendly as well like Intelligentsia Coffee and Emerald Brand. Intelligentsia Coffee will be served complimentary on Scarlet Lady which is Virgin Voyages first ship. Intelligentsia uses a direct trade model which means that they purchase directly from the growers from coffee producing regions. Emerald Brand produces tree free and plastic free products such as bath and facial tissue, straws, bottles etc. Virgin Voyages will no have any single use items on their ships. In addition guest will be have filtered and sparkling water complimentary on board from Natura filtered water filing stations.
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Eco-Friendly Green Computing Definition | Green Computing Initiative - 0 views

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  • Eco-Friendly Green Computing
    • Juan Du
      Juan Du on 14 Feb 13
       
      To protect human beings environment is crucial. Every year, we produce a lot of e-waste and it is very harmful for the earth and our health. Eco-friendly green computing is a really good idea. From this idea, it can prolong the computing lifecycle

Going Green: A December 2012 Wrap-Up on Eco-Friendly Tech - 0 views

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How Green Is My Hotel? - NYTimes.com - 0 views

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  • apply all the possible things we could do to make it sustainable
  • As interest in sustainabilty rises and as more and more people travel, the market for genuinely eco-friendly accommodation is growing.
  • 2012 marked a milestone in travel and tourism: for the first time, international arrivals topped one billion. There were 39 million more international travelers than in 2011,
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  • accommodation and activities are estimated to make up 25 percent of all the CO12 emitted by the tourism industry, or roughly 1 percent of the world’s total, according to the Untwo.
  • The building has no air conditioning, but relies on a heat pump and triple pane windows to keep the rooms cool, or as is more often needed in southern Holland, warm.
  • Motion detectors, daylight sensors and key card readers ensure that electricity for lights and appliances is only on when needed.
  • Besides the proper certification, these niche hotels also rely on the eco-conscious travelers to find them. BookDifferent.com, a hotel search engine that donates part of its commission to charity has started listing environmentally friendly hotels.
  • alibaba0512 on 09 Feb 13
     
    European green movement is the fastest in the world. Through some green certifications and people's awareness, green hotel market is increasing. Hence, the green hotel can not only save utility cost but also extend the market by reputation.  LEED, GSTC or blue flag are the trends for hospitality. Sustainable tourism can be the only future direction for this industry. 
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  • "Element is experiencing tremendous growth momentum, fuelled by strong demand from consumers who are increasingly interested in environmentally-friendly practices and sustainable living,"
  • Element Hotels uses sustainable products and practices wherever possible. The brand's core design components include low flow rainfall and showerheads, 100% non-PVC flooring, energy efficient LED lighting, electric-vehicle charging stations, filtered water, green materials such as low-VOC paints and recycled-content carpeting and guestroom designs that incorporate sustainable features.
  • ramomar4 on 18 Jan 17
     
    The element by Westin brand for extended stay have revolutionized the market and found a niche for travelers who are environmentally conscious and eco-friendly. This brand uses green initiatives from design to construction and eventually during operation. Element hotels use this as a branding strategy but more hotels should adopt this model for conservation and to reduce expenses.
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