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The Guest Experience: Guest Spaces

25 Jul

Goodbye Pesticides: Adopt an Eco-Friendly Solution for Eliminating Bed Bugs

by Green Key Global
in All, Breaking News, Green Hotels, Supplier News, Sustainability & Technology, The Guest Experience: Guest Spaces, Thought Leadership, Tools to Improve Your Rating
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Goodbye Pesticides   Adopt an Eco-Friendly Solution for Eliminating Bed Bugs   They’re a recurring nightmare for the hospitality industry: the dreaded bed bug. Aside from the undeniable yuck factor, these crafty pests are difficult to find and even more difficult to get rid of. They frequently bounce back after even the most toxic treatments.   The use of strong pesticides to treat bed bug infestation is still common (despite potential...

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16 Jan

Benefit the Community While Improving Your Eco-Rating With Soap for Hope

by Green Key Global
in Supplier News, The Guest Experience: Guest Spaces, Tools to Improve Your Rating, Waste Reduction & Energy Conservation
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One of the things guests love the most about hotels is the convenience they provide. Guests never have to worry about forgetting your soap or shampoo while travelling because your room is always stocked with everything you need. But what happens to the rest of that bar of soap once that guest has checked out?     Soap for Hope Canada, is a non-profit, Canadian registered charity that...

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09 Dec

Promoting Your Hotel While Promoting Environmental Well Being

by Green Key Global
in All, Attracting Guests with Sustainability, Supplier News, The Guest Experience: Guest Spaces, Tools to Improve Your Rating
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  Promotional products are a great way to promote your business, but if you don’t choose sustainable products, they could have a negative impact on the environment. When selecting a vendor for these products, your property has the power to choose greener alternatives. Eco-friendly promotional products will also leave a positive impact on your guests.     Canpro Marketing is a full-service promotional product company that puts sustainability as...

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14 Sep

Bed Bugs: A Growing Problem in the Hotel Industry

by Green Key Global
in All, Education, Supplier News, The Guest Experience: Guest Spaces, Tools to Improve Your Rating
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During the last decade, the number of bed bug infestations has exploded in the hospitality industry much due to the increase in more frequent travelling and to further-away destinations. Lack of knowledge and protocols on how to act in the event of an infestation are contributing factors to the growing problem. Also, bed bugs themselves are developing resistance to insecticides making it harder to eliminate...

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29 Mar

Cruz by Step Mobility Inc. Partners with Green Key Global

by Green Key Global
in All, Breaking News, Supplier News, The Guest Experience: Guest Spaces
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Cruz has partnered with Green Key Global, North America’s leading international environmental certification body, to improve sustainability in hospitality and tourism. “We’re excited to be working with Green Key Global and highlight how we can support eco-tourism while offering hotel guests an exciting and exclusive amenity, while underlining a commitment to sustainable transportation,” said Annie Luke, Co-Founder & Director of Business Development at Cruz.   Cruz, energized by...

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15 Jan

Sustainable Travel A to Z – Your Guide to a Greener Experience

by Green Key Global
in All, The Guest Experience: Guest Spaces, Thought Leadership
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Travelling is one of the best ways to learn. It allows us to immerse ourselves in new environments, practice other languages, and see new cultures and histories.   However, a Nature study shows that annual tourism equals over 8 percent of the world’s carbon footprint and is growing every year. Another study says 76 percent of people said that company CEOs should “lead on the environment rather than waiting for...

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