Category Archives: Hospitality Industry

Sign Up Now for March Webinars

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Laura B.

In March, there are some good webinars being offered by WSPPN (a P2Rx center) and EPA.  WSPPN will talk about planning communities for optimal connectivity to reduce the carbon footprint and feed-in tariffs.  U.S. EPA Regions 4 and 5 Present … Continue reading →

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Webinar: Successes and Challenges in Greening Hotel Chains

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Laura B.

The hospitality industry utilizes vast amounts of resources including materials, energy, and water. This webinar is a case study on how some enterprising individuals were able to move their hotel chains to go green; not only reducing the environmental footprint … Continue reading →

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Webinar: Managing Lodging Materials Efficiently, Effectively and Responsibly

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Laura B.

Date: November 10, 2010 from 12:00-1:30 pm (Central) To register: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/161073825 Learn from your hospitality peers and other experts about opportunities to reduce operating costs, reduce your impacts on the environment, ensure your lodging establishment’s long term sustainability in the … Continue reading →

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Guidance for Sustainable Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Policies and Practices

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Laura B.

The General Services Administration recently issued its federal green travel guidelines. They’re available here. From the document: This bulletin provides guidance to employees of agencies subject to the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to enhance travel cost savings and reduce greenhouse … Continue reading →

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Webinar: A Review of NEWMOA's Sustainable Hospitality Metrics Project

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Laura B.

Title:   A Review of NEWMOA’s Sustainable Hospitality Metrics Project Date:   Tuesday, October 19, 2010 Time:  2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST NEWMOA is currently in Phase 1 of a Sustainable Hospitality Metrics Project as part of an overall effort on … Continue reading →

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Hyatt Hotels Roll Out Green Meeting Program

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerBuildings. Hyatt Hotels & Resorts has introduced a 10-step green meeting program for its properties and is encouraging planners and attendees to take the pledge by offering a limited-time 3 percent rebate on their master … Continue reading →

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Webinar — Everyone on Board! Effective Communications to Promote Your Hotel's Green Practices

Posted on July 29, 2010 by Laura B.

EPA Region 4 and ENERGY STAR ®  Present a FREE Webinar Series for Hospitality: Everyone on Board! Effective Communications to Promote Your Hotel’s Green Practices August 24, 2010, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern Time) Designing a green program for … Continue reading →

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EPA Region 4 and ENERGY STAR Present a FREE Webinar Series for Hospitality: "Best Practices for Hotel Energy Management "

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Laura B.

Session 2: Best Practices for Hotel Energy Management July 20, 2010, 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (Eastern Time) Learn about energy management strategies for the lodging industry, including best practices for operations, maintenance, and housekeeping; lighting upgrades and controls; the … Continue reading →

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Developing Measures for Environmental Sustainability in Hotels: An Exploratory Study

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Laura B.

Via Docuticker. Developing Measures for Environmental Sustainability in Hotels: An Exploratory Study Source: Cornell School of Hotel Administration, Center for Hospitality Research Hoteliers’ efforts to improve the environmental sustainability of their operations would be promoted by having a consistent industry-wide … Continue reading →

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Marriott Promises 300 LEED Hotels by 2015

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Laura B.

Read the full story at GreenerBuilding. Marriott International, a green leader in the hospitality industry, plans to grow its portfolio of eco-friendly properties to a total of 300 LEED-certified hotels in the next five years, the company said today.

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