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From small, limited-service properties to deluxe accommodations, a range of
properties have found innovative means to make going green work for their bottom
line. The following highlight success in Energy, Operations, Certifications,
and Water conservation strategies from properties and organizations nationwide
to give you ideas for implementing strategies that your guests, employees, and your
profit margin will appreciate.

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myatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Resort

With a hotel mascot named Captain Kilowatt, this myatt Regency property, located on
the Chesapeake Bay, overhauled their hotel operations in order to focus on reducing
their impact and changing employee behavior. The myatt Regency started their
program by asking their associates to bring in plastic grocery bags to exchange for a
bag made of recycled materials. Collecting over 1,000 bags for recycling, the property
then implemented a unique and long-term recycling and conservation program,
including a cell phone recycling program. The hotel also ´greenedµ its guest rooms by
changing light bulbs to energy efficient ones and adding water reducers for toilets and
sinks, saving 2,198709 kWh to date.

Caribbean motel & Tourism Association

The Caribbean motel & Tourism Association·s (CmTA), with the help of other local
tourism groups, has launched a 24-month project to help the Caribbean hotel sector
move towards energy efficiency. The Caribbean motel Energy Efficiency Action
Program (CmENACT) encourages local properties to use renewable energy as well as
implement energy efficient practices during the design process and in operations.
While energy efficiency is the primary goal of CmENACT, the project will also consider
complying with many international green guidelines, and obtaining carbon credits for
reduced CO2 emissions.

OmANA Waikiki Beachcomber

mawaii·s OmANA Waikiki Beachcomber will receive Energy Star designation by the
Environmental Protection Agency for its superior energy efficiency and environmental
protection. The Energy Star is awarded to qualified commercial and industrial
buildings that rate in the top 25 percent of facilities in the nation for energy efficiency.
The mawaii property earned certification by replacing the building·s original chillers
with variable frequency drive chillers, installing a guestroom air-conditioning energy
management system, replacing light bulbs with energy-efficient T-8 bulbs, and
installing motion sensors to shut off back-of-house lighting. By earning the Energy
Star, the property will use about 40 percent less energy than a typical building and
release about 35 percent less CO2, saving money, reducing the carbon footprint, and

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The Radisson Suite motel at the Toronto Airport

The hotel implemented numerous strategies to help the hotel go ´green.µ In general,
the hotel is recycling aluminum cans, glass, plastic water bottles, and corrugated
cardboard. Blue boxes in which guests and associates can discard their used beverage
containers have been placed throughout the hotel. Cardboard, newspapers, and office
paper are also being recycled. In guest rooms, the hotel has a linen and towel reuse
program in place. When the linens and towels are no longer usable in the hotel, they
are donated to a local shelter. Any used soaps are also sent to a local charity. And,
guest room lamps, where appropriate, have been fitted with energy saving bulbs. In
back-of-house operations, batteries and light bulbs are being recycled. Recycled paper
is being used for all in-house printing and, where possible, double sided copies are
being made.

The Country Inn & Suites at the Manchester, New mampshire Airport

In general, the hotel has become a non-smoking hotel. They installed energy efficient
exterior windows and doors and used recycled carpets throughout the hotel. The
indoor pool and whirlpool have been converted to mineral saline. In the guest rooms,
they installed low-volume toilets and shower heads, as well as energy efficient
fluorescent and LED lighting where appropriate. Each guest room is also equipped
with auto censors for heating and cooling. As an added benefit, they installed four
sheets of drywall between each guest rooms. This acts as an insulator for each
room. In back-of-house operations, the hotel installed energy efficient washing
machines in the laundry.

Nonantum Resort

Certified by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, the Nonantum Resort

in Kennebunkport, Maine is a leader in the area for its efforts in water and energy
conservation. Also focusing on eco-friendly cleaning products, and supporting local
F&B suppliers, the Nonantum initiated its green efforts by creating a school project for
a local middle school. The general manager of the property began a program that
allowed students to redecorate a room at the hotel in an environmentally-friendly
way. Three years old, the program has grown to include a $6,000 budget per room
and a variety of initiatives including low-flow toilets, organic bedding, and bamboo
flooring.

Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort

The Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort motivated its staff to share the common goal of
preserving the environment and reducing its carbon footprint. By creating the
Shawnee Green Team, the property was able to educate its staff and implement a
variety of programs; including installing new recycling bins in all offices, replacing
disposable goods with compostable alternatives, using green cleaning products for the

 
entire property, and replacing an old washing system with a machine that supports
biodegradable detergent. In addition, the property:

º‘ Naturalized areas for birds and other wildlife on its golf course.
º‘ ùses mowers that place clippings back into the ground to facilitate the growing
process.
º‘ Serves bulk perishable items such as ketchup, butter, and cream cheese, rather
than individually wrapped items.
º‘ Provides incentives for staff who carpool to the Shawnee.
º‘ Installed energy efficient windows throughout the resort.
º‘ Replaced old golf carts with electrically-powered ones.

Arizona Biltmore

The Arizona Biltmore initiated its green tactics in 2007 when the property modified its
spa practices and created a green spa experience. After experiencing the benefits and
receiving praise from guests, the hotel implemented an all-encompassing green
program one year later, hoping to significantly reduce its global footprint, create a
more efficient and environmentally friendly operation, and establish the property as a
leading eco-friendly resort. ùnder the guidance of green committees, the property
began using chemical-free, organic and vegan products in the spa, using electric lawn
mowers, initiated paperless check-in & check-out, and instituted green office
operations.

Fairmont Washington, D.C.

With a new honey program, Fairmont Washington, D.C. is responding to the nation·s
honey bee shortage by welcoming 105,000 Italian honey bees to their rooftop as part of
the hotel·s environmental stewardship program. The three honey beehives will
enhance the culinary program of the property by providing 300 pounds of honey
within the first year to be used in soups, salad dressings, pastries, ice cream, and
others at the Juniper restaurant.
The bee population has been decreasing in size due to habitat loss and pollution,
which in turn effects the pollination of plants. Without pollination, insects, birds, and
animals all find it difficult to thrive as deforestation and pollution progress. The
Fairmont Washington, D.C. is the only hotel in the area currently raising honey bees.

Cavallo Point

Cavallo Point, next to the scenic village of Sausalito in the Golden Gate National Parks,
has a pending LEED certification, a commitment to sustainability through the
Institute at the Golden Gate, and boasts a comfortable environmentally-responsible
lodge. Cavallo Point believes in stewardship and preservation, focusing its team·s
efforts on re-using historic materials, restoring landscape with native plants, using
green building elements, and partnering with Good Night Foundation, which raises
funds to support local and global programs that improve the safety, health, and appeal
of various tourist destinations around the world.

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myatt motels

myatt motels & Resorts is encouraging employees to take additional green initiatives
through an educational environmental impact program. The training program focuses
on aligning myatt·s corporate environmental mission to minimize carbon emissions
and other harmful pollutants with that of its hotels and resorts. It will continue
myatt·s efforts to minimize the company·s impact, yet never compromise guest
services. Through myatt Green Teams, which are placed at every full-service hotel,
employees will learn more about the necessary steps to decrease consumption of
valuable resources in their daily lives.

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motel Burnham

Kimpton·s motel Burnham, located in Chicago, received the Green Seal Silver
certification for its hotel·s sustainability efforts. The pursuit for certification began
with the city·s Chicago Climate Action Plan and Green motels Initiative. The hotel
began to assess its operating procedures focusing primarily on waste minimization,
energy efficiency, water conservation, and environmentally-friendly procurement.
Faced with retrofitting a 114-year-old building, the Burnham team dealt with many
problems in order to meet modern efficiency standards. In October 2008, the motel
Burnham became one of the first five hotels to receive its certification in Chicago.
Specifically, the hotel began purchasing products in bulk to reduce packaging waste,
updated its lighting, put its systems and appliances on a preventative maintenance
schedule, improved the energy efficiency of its windows, uses ´gray waterµ ² waste
water from laundry or bathing³to wash its sidewalks, has switched to less harmful
cleaning agents, including biodegradable dishwashing detergent, recycles clothes
hangers, and reuses nylon bags for removal and return of newly-cleaned clothes.

motel Carlton

After a 2004 renovation, the motel Carlton became the first solar powered hotel in San
Francisco. Focusing on creating a more sustainable property by conserving water,
improving its recycling program, introducing green meeting options, and training staff
appropriately, the motel Carlton also maintains a sustainable purchasing policy and is
actively reducing its carbon footprint. The property was the recipient of the Energy
Star Award from the Commercial and Industrial Branch of Energy Star, and the Green
Business Award-Small Operator from the City of San Francisco. It is currently
seeking LEED-EB Gold Certification and implements small practices and good habits
daily to cultivate a property dedicated to helping the environment.

Marriott Pursues LEED

Marriott International continues to show commitment to the environment through a

variety of initiatives, ranging from protecting the rainforest to greening their
headquarters. Marriott recently announced that it will pursue LEED certification for

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its Maryland-based global headquarters as well as for 30 additional hotels.
By 2010, Marriott will have a variety of brands in multiple locations certified by the
ùnited States Green Building Council. The hotels will either seek greener alternatives
in design, development, construction, or management. Initiatives will range from
offering eco-friendly amenities, to preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles, to solar
tracking skylights, and to switching to biodegradable disposable containers.
Employees will also be encouraged to use public transportation. A few hotels
currently seeking LEED certification include the Residence Inn Arlington Courthouse
in Virginia, and Courtyard motels in Chevy Chase, Maryland, Portland, and
Pittsburgh.

Wyoming Welcomes the First myatt LEED motel

The myatt Place in Wyoming, geared toward business travelers, opens its doors as the
first myatt LEED-built hotel in Wyoming, and in the world. The 5-story, 113-room
hotel offers many LEED-related features:

º‘ ùse of green cleaning compounds

º‘ Boasts in-room motion sensors to control heat and lighting
º‘ Recycles leftover shampoo and soaps onsite. The property then converts the
remains into laundry detergents, which are used to wash the hotel·s linens.

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Kalahari Resorts Focuses on Reducing Water Waste

A property committed to the environment, Kalahari Resorts has added the

AquaRecycle system to its long list of green programs. The 740-room property located
in Wisconsin and the 884-room hotel in Ohio both hope to reuse 70 percent of their
laundry water, a substantial savings in cost and wasted water. It didn·t take long for
Kalahari Resorts to be recognized for their conservation efforts; after one year of
efficiency endeavors, the company won the 2006 Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air
Recognition Award. Both hotels use low-flow showerheads and dishwasher
sprayheads, mVAC energy management systems, LED exit signs and fluorescent light
fixtures in the indoor waterparks, and motion-sensored lights in public areas.
Individually, the Wisconsin hotel·s greening includes the installation of a 103-panel
solar hot water system, and the installation of an energy control system for the
guestrooms, while the Ohio property installed a transparent roof system to allow
natural light to heat the indoor waterpark, and an ozone laundry system for faster
washing and drying, all done with less chemicals and energy.