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Eco-Elegant Willard Green Meeting Conserves, Inspires 5/7/2008 3:04:00 PM
The Willard InterContinental in Washington D.C. has unveiled its Willard Green Meeting, a multi-optional, eco-conscious meeting structure which incorporates environmental considerations throughout all stages of a meeting, minimizing negative impacts while raising awareness. More
Hotel Vitale In Innovative Green Meeting Packages 05/07/2008
Eager to support the growing numbers of businesses wishing to incorporate “green” principles into their corporate meetings, San Francisco’s Hotel Vitale has announced a progressive new initiative that provides innovative green meeting packages to its corporate clientele.
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Marriott Hosts 2nd Annual Green Fair 05/05/2008
Marriott International Inc. hosted its second annual Green Fair on May 2 at its corporate headquarters, showcasing soon-to-be-seen hotel amenities including recyclable Bic pens, low VOC paints and wall coverings, organic food options, fuel-efficient vehicles and more.
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IHG Launches ‘Green’ Hotel 04/29/2008
The solar powered 'Innovation Hotel' from IHG outlines the latest technology in energy and water conservation and recycling, and displays green features that could soon be standard across all IHG brands.
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Ritz-Carlton, Jean-Michel Cousteau Expand Environmental Program 04/29/2008
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., and renowned diplomat for the environment, Jean-Michel Cousteau and his Ocean Futures Society, have signed a 10-year agreement to further develop and expand the award-winning "Ambassadors of the Environment" (AOTE) program from the current location at The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman to a select group of the brand's other resort and urban hotel destinations around the world, including Kapalua, Maui and Sanya, which opened April 24, 2008.
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Doubletree Starts Environmental "Tag" Game 04/29/2008
The ultimate game of environmental tag is spreading from state to state today as students kick-off a game of “Tree Tag” to celebrate the world’s oldest environmental holiday.
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Green Wedding Package At Hilton, Doubletree In Costa Rica 04/28/2008
The Hilton Papagayo Resort Costa Rica in Guanacaste and Doubletree Resort by Hilton Puntarenas invite couples getting married to celebrate their future with a commemorative tree in Costa Rica. With the resorts’ Green Wedding package, newlyweds will enjoy a special moment as they plant a tree seedling on resort grounds.
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Editor's Viewpoint Jeff Weinstein, Editor in Chief, Hotels April 22, 2008 Happy Earth Day
There are still a fair share of cynics out there calling the "green" moveme... More
Eco-Speak Lyndall De Marco, executive director, Tourism Partnership, The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum April 10, 2008 Support From Owners
I was recently the keynote speaker at the Hosts Hotels and Resorts Excellence awards.... More
Eco-Speak Lyndall De Marco, executive director, Tourism Partnership, The Prince of Wales International Business Leaders Forum March 25, 2008 Sustainable & Profitable
The tourism industry and hotels have a greater stake in the preservation of our envir... More
Tony Williams, Senior Vice President, Emirates Hotels & Resorts
Emirates Airline has been instrumental in driving tourism and commerce in the Middle East. Now it has started a hotel company with global aspirations. HOTELS speaks with Tony Williams to learn about what the brand has accomplished and where it plans to grow.
5/9/2008 - The St. Regis Shanghai appoints Amanda Elder as general manager. Elder was previously regional director of sales and marketing, Pacific, for Starwood Asia Pacific Hotels & Resorts.
5/7/2008 - Hilton Hotels names Mario Ferraro general manager of the Hilton Molino Stucky Venice. Ferraro has managed a number of Italy’s leading hotels, including the Grand Hotel Santa Lucia and the San Domenico Palace in Sicily.
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Cobblers Cove, Barbados, appoints Randall Wilkie general manager. Wilkie was previously general manager of the Blue Water Hotel and Cove Suites in Antigua.
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