Sustainable Tourism News
Energy Efficiency Analysis Program for Hotels Unveiled
EcoGreenHotel President, Scott Parisi, announced the launch of his company’s new Energy Efficiency Analysis program, or E2A, designed to help green hotels assess their exact energy usage and develop cost-effective ways to reduce it.
Virgin Holidays launches ‘Human Nature Collection’ E-brochure
Virgin Holidays has created a new collection of holidays designed to provide customers with the opportunity to add a sustainable element to their overseas breaks. Brought together in an e-brochure format, the Human Nature Collection makes it easy for customers to take responsible choices when arranging their travel.
Green Globe Certification Partners With Limousine Environmental Action Partners, LLC
Green Globe Certification, the leading certification program for sustainability in travel and tourism, announces a new partnership with Limousine Environmental Action Partners, LLC.
Best Western Expands CSR Program in Thailand
Best Western is further expanding its Best Western for a Greener World Corporate Social Responsibility program, with the launch of its latest project “Growing a Greener World” in April 2010. Staff from its Bangkok Head Office and representatives of member hotels have embarked on an environmental mission to Samut Songkram province in Thailand.
Caribbean’s Largest Hotelier Partners with EarthCheck
“Sandals Resorts International (SRI), parent company of Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts and The Royal Plantation Collection, recently unveiled an exclusive partnership with EarthCheck, the world’s largest certifier of sustainable travel and tourism operators.
Vineyard Hotel & Spa Conference Centre, Cape Town To Operate On Green Power
Already respected for its impressive environmental and social awareness ethos, the Vineyard Hotel & Spa’s Conference Centre will be the first conference centre in South Africa to run on ‘Green Power’
Marriott Celebrates Earth Hour, Turns Out the Lights at 500 Hotels Worldwide
This Saturday, March 27, at 8:30 p.m., local time, Marriott-branded hotels and resorts worldwide will turn out the lights, for one hour, in support of Earth Hour - a global movement uniting businesses, organizations and individuals in taking action to raise awareness to the issues of climate change - and kick off the company’s month-long dedication to environmental awareness.
Robin Tauck Joins Marriott’s Efforts to Protect Amazon Rainforest
Tauck Romano Innovative Philanthropy (TRIP) is joining Marriott International’s ongoing effort to leverage sustainable tourism, conservation and training in Brazil’s Amazon Rainforest. TRIP has committed $50,000 to support education and a new Sustainable Agriculture Learning Center within the Juma Reserve in the Brazilian state of Amazonas.
Hundreds of Starwood Hotels to Dim Lights for Earth Hour 2010
For the second year, hundreds of hotels in the Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. portfolio will participate in Earth Hour, the global environmental awareness event created by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), to send a powerful global message about the importance of environmental sustainability and caring for the planet.
NH Hoteles joins with Siemens to track the energy use of guests in new intelligent rooms
NH Hoteles’ latest initiative, in conjunction with Siemens, combines research into home automation, state-of-the art technology and environmental awareness to create intelligent rooms in the NH Eurobuilding hotel in Madrid.
Monarch Introduces MONARCH ECO, a New Earth Friendly Line of Hotel Bathrobes and Towels
Monarch Bath, Bed & Spa, a leading global provider of bathrobes and luxury hotel linens, today announced the introduction of MONARCH ECO, a new line of hotel linens designed to conserve water and reduce energy costs in the laundry operation, while maximizing comfort and durability.
Sandals Resorts On Schedule With First Ever Over-The-Water Suites In St Lucia
Sandals, the world’s leading Luxury Included holiday company, is excited to reveal that its plans for the first ever over-the-water suites in St Lucia are on schedule to begin construction early 2011 and welcome guests in 2012 at the Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort.