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April 25, 2013 – Travel Intentions Survey Shows Travelers Leaning Towards “Greener” Lodging Options |
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Since its launch 15 years ago, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has watched the lodging industry gradually embrace and embed a culture of sustainability into its daily operations. This move towards greener practices is resonating with Canadian business and leisure travelers as noted by the Hotel Association of Canada in their annual Travel Intentions Survey released earlier this year. « more » |
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April 17, 2013 – Fifteen Years and Three Thousand Members: Green Key Global Celebrates Major Milestones |
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Green Key Global heads into Earth Week celebrating two major milestones for its flagship offering, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. This spring Green Key Global celebrates the Green Key Program’s 15th anniversary as well as having reached the 3,000 member mark. « more » |
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February 25, 2013 – The Green Standard: Greening a Hotel Company |
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The rising number of green hotel certifications can confuse the process of evaluating properties for their sustainability practices. In taking on that task for Carlson Rezidor Americas two years ago, Brenda Schultz, director of responsible business, vetted various programs for the company's North American hotels, which include the Radisson and Park Plaza brands. « more » |
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January 28, 2013 – Fifteen MGM Resorts International Properties Awarded Top Green Key Global Eco-Ratings for Conservation |
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Fifteen resorts operated by MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) have achieved the prestigious Green Key rating for environmental conservation from the largest sustainable operations certification body in the world. The accomplishment peaks MGM Resorts’ previous achievement of 12 properties designated with “Green Key” honors. « more » |
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January 9, 2013 – Green Key Global Partners with the Hotel Association of New York City, Inc. |
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Green Key Global is pleased to announce that The Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) has adopted Green Key Global’s flagship program, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, as its preferred environmental certification system for the city’s lodging industry. New York is the first city in the United States to make this designation. « more » |
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November 27, 2012 – RCI® Joins Forces with Green Key Global for Second Annual RCI Green Awards |
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RCI®, the global leader in vacation exchange, today announced the opening of the application period for the second annual RCI Green Awards, which recognize affiliated resorts for their environmentally-friendly business practices. This year, RCI is working with Green Key Global, a leader in eco-certification, to assess and rate all resorts that participate in the awards program. « more » |
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November 13, 2012 – Four MGM Resorts International Properties Awarded Highest Green Key Meetings Rating |
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Green Key Global, the largest international certification body evaluating sustainable hotel operations, has awarded the prestigious "5 Green Keys" rating to four MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) properties for its Green Key Meetings Program, including Bellagio Resort & Casino, ARIA Resort & Casino, Mandalay Bay Resort and MGM Grand Las Vegas. The four MGM resorts are the first in the United States to receive "5 Green Keys" for meetings, and among an elite group of only six total in North America. « more » |
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October 30, 2012 – Konover Hotel Corporation Attains Green Key Certification for its Entire Portfolio |
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Green Key Global, operators of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), have announced that the Konover Hotel Corporation is the first management company in the United States to attain Green Key certification for its entire portfolio. While several hotel management companies have certified individual properties, Konover is the first with 100-percent adoption. « more » |
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October 8, 2012 – Green Key to Present at Best Western’s Convention and Global Conference |
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Green Key Global (Green Key), operator of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, will present at Best Western’s Annual Convention and Global Conference later this week in Las Vegas, Nev. Green Key is part of the "Green – A Winning Edge" session that will be held on October 10 and October 11 at the Venetian Hotel & Resort. « more » |
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June 4, 2012 – Green Key Global Launches Carbon Calculator for Lodging |
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Green Key Global announces the launch of a Carbon Calculator developed specifically for the lodging industry. The new Carbon Calculator will assist hotels in determining their annual carbon footprint based on a set of key sources and activities. « more » |
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April 24, 2012 – Green Key Eco-Rating Program Renews Partnership with Meetings + Incentive Travel |
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Green Key Global is pleased to announce that it has renewed its partnership with Meetings + Incentive Travel (M+IT) magazine to promote the Green Key Eco-Rating program. This renewed agreement marks the fourth year that Green Key and M+IT have worked together towards the common goal of advancing a sustainable meetings industry. « more » |
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February 23, 2012 – Green Key Global Assists Sabre Holdings with Eco-Certified Hotel Program |
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Green Key Global, the operator of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), is pleased to announce that Green Key is participating in Sabre Holdings’ new eco-certified hotel program, announced last week. An industry-first, Sabre’s eco-certified hotel program addresses travelers’ growing desires for environmentally responsible accommodations by providing clear and easy access to sustainable hotels throughout Sabre’s portfolio. « more » |
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January 15, 2012 – Hotel Business – “Green Guidelines Help Hotels Reduce Operating Costs & Carbon Footprint” |
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Just over six years ago, eco-friendly hotels were a niche segment of the hotel industry. Today, more hotels view being eco-friendly as economical and necessary and are turning to a green program to help them achieve these goals. « more » |
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November 1, 2011 – Green Key Global Invited to Speak at Green Lodging & Hospitality Conference |
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Green Key Global, the leading green hotel certification program in the world, was invited to participate in the 3rd Annual Green Lodging & Hospitality Conference in Orlando, FL next week. Tony Pollard, Managing Director of Green Key, will contribute to a panel discussion titled “The World of Sustainable Hospitality Certification.” « more » |
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October 24, 2011 – Green Globe and Green Key Global Launch Joint Marketing of Apple App |
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Green Globe Certification and Green Key Global jointly announce the inclusion of Green Key certified hotels & resorts in the Green Globe App for Apple mobile devices. « more » |
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October 11, 2011 – Green Key Rated Hotels to be Recognized by a Leading Tourism Company |
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Green Key Global today announced that Transat A.T.Inc., one of the largest integrated tourism companies in the world and Canada’s holiday travel leader, will formally acknowledge rated members of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, in many of its business units. Jonview Canada, a Transat business unit, will be promoting Green Key to its international partners. « more » « français » |
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September 22, 2011 – Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group Secures Green Key Certification for its Portfolio |
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Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group, a pioneer in the emergence of the boutique hotel industry in the United States, has strengthened its position as a leader in “green” lodging by partnering with Green Key Global. As of September 2011, the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has certified the entire 50-plus hotel Kimpton portfolio, with each property earning a Key rating befitting its environmental performance. « more » |
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August 10, 2011 – Green Key Global to Present at West Coast Green Lodging Conference |
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Green Key Global, the operators of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, has been invited to address the 2nd Annual West Coast Green Lodging Conference (WCGLC) later this month. The conference, which will be held in South Lake Tahoe, CA from August 21-24, is designed to help hotel owners, general managers and engineers build a culture of sustainability, reduce their property environmental footprint, and benefit financially from their efforts. The Green Key session, titled “Third-Party Green Certification – What’s the Return,” will be presented on Monday, August 22nd at 3:30 PM at the Embassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel & Ski Resort. « more » |
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July 26, 2011 – Delta Hotels and Resorts First National Hotel Chain to Commit its Portfolio to Green Key Meetings |
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Delta Hotels and Resorts today became the first national hotel chain to commit its Canadian portfolio of properties to the new Green Key Meetings program developed by the Hotel Association of Canada and MPI Foundation Canada. In addition to being Green Key Certified, all 46 Delta Hotels and Resorts have now been given the Green Key Meetings Certification, which provides meeting planners an unbiased guarantee of Delta’s commitment to environmental stewardship. « more » |
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June 15, 2011 – Green Key Global Conducts Educational Session at AH&LA Summer Summit |
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Green Key Global, operators of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, yesterday conducted an educational session for attendees of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) Summer Summit in Atlanta, GA. The session included presentations and case studies from three Green Key certified hotels, as well as an introduction to the new Green Key Meetings certification. « more » |
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May 10, 2011 – AH&LA Summer Summit Heads To Atlanta | Mid-year conference features educational programming, networking, and awards |
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The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) annual Summer Summit, held June 14-15 at The Hyatt Regency Atlanta, will include educational offerings, networking with diverse groups of industry professionals, and honor exemplary employees and programs at the annual Stars of the Industry Awards luncheon. « more » |
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May 6, 2011 – The Green Key Eco-Rating Program is "Up to the Challenge" |
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Pursuing green certification might seem like a daunting task for independent hotels that don’t have programs or prototypes in place like the big chains. The process might be more challenging for smaller properties, but that extra effort can yield valuable financial, environmental, and marketing benefits. « more » |
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April 19, 2011 – Two Thousand Hotels and Growing: Green Key Global Reaches Every State in the Union |
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Green Key Global today announced that with the registration of Alaska’s Motel 6 Anchorage Midtown the Green Key Eco-Rating Program has now established its presence in all 50 States and currently has more than 2,100 hotels actively engaged in the program in the Canada the U.S. and 13 other countries throughout the world. « more » |
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April 4, 2011 – HAC Launches Green Key Meetings |
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The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) and MPI Foundation Canada today announced the launch of the Green Key Meetings Program, a comprehensive assessment tool for hotel and resort properties that host meetings of any size. The assessment has been designed as a tool to provide Travel, Meeting and Conference Planners with the hotel’s level of commitment to environmental issues. « more » |
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March 9, 2011, Bogotà – Radisson Royal Bogotà Hotel Takes Environment to Heart with Green Key Certification |
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Radisson Royal Bogotà Hotel, is pleased to announce that it has achieved a 4 Green Key rating through the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, becoming the first hotel in Colombia to be certified by Green Key. « more » |
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March 9, 2011, Santiago – Radisson Santiago at World Trade Center Takes Environment to Heart with Green Key Certification |
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Radisson Santiago at World Trade Center, is pleased to announce that it has achieved a 3 Green Key rating through the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, becoming the first property in Chile to be recognized by Green Key, the leading green hotel certification program in the Americas. « more » |
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February 28, 2011 – Wotif.com Unlocks the Benefits of Environmentally Friendly Travel with Green Key! |
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According to economicallysound.com over 83% of hotels already have a green program of some description in place but less than 43% of these hotels actually promote it. With the demand for environmentally friendly holidays constantly increasing Wotif.com felt that it was time to react. From now on Wotif.com suppliers in Canada and the USA will be able to promote their Green Key certification credentials on the industry leading website, and customers will be able to search for green hotels in North America. « more » |
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January 31, 2011 – Motel 6 Commits to Green Key Certification in 2011 |
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Following a successful pilot of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) in the U.S. in 2010, Accor North America has made a commitment for all Motel 6 and Studio 6 properties to be Green Key certified by the end of 2011. With the commitment, 1,100 locations will be ranked and certified according to Green Key’s sustainable practices, which adhere to Accor’s long-standing commitment to the environment and sustainability. « more » |
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November 11, 2010 – Destination Hotels & Resorts Selects Green Key Certification |
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Destination Hotels & Resorts, the innovative hotel and resort management company consistently recognized as one of the leaders in the industry, announced it had selected the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) as the “green” certification of choice for its 30-plus properties. The announcement followed an extensive due diligence process whereby the Destination Hotels & Resorts sustainability task force reviewed several programs before selecting Green Key. « more » |
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November 8, 2010 – International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show in New York City to Feature “Unlocking Green Key” Panel Presentation |
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The Green Key Eco-Rating Program, North America’s leading green lodging certification program, will be the focus of a panel discussion at the 2010 International Hotel, Motel + Restaurant Show® (IHMRS) on Sunday, November 14 at 3pm at the Javits Convention Center in New York City. « more » |
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August 31, 2010 – Bellstar Celebrates Green Key Success Across Resort Portfolio |
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Bellstar Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce that their British Columbia and Alberta-based collection of residential and vacation resorts has achieved considerable success across the board, following recently announced Green Key Rating Program results. « more » |
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August 23, 2010 – Cvent Partners with Green Key Global to Help Meeting Planners Organize “Green” Events |
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Cvent, the world’s largest provider of online event management, meeting site selection and web survey solutions, today announced a partnership with Green Key Global to help the more than 65,000 monthly meeting planner users of the company’s online site selection and sourcing tool, the Cvent Supplier Network, plan “green” meetings and events. Through the “Environmentally Friendly” filter on the Cvent Supplier Network and Green Key ratings on venue profiles, meeting planners can easily research, identify and do business with Green Key-certified hotels and hotel meeting facilities in the United States and Canada. « more » |
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August 12, 2010 – Carlson Hotels Selects Green Key for U.S. Portfolio |
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Carlson Hotels, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has selected the Green Key Eco-Rating program as its preferred green lodging certification program. « more » |
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July 14, 2010 – MGM Resorts International Properties Earn Nevada and Michigan’s First Green Key Hospitality Ratings |
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The Green Key Eco-Rating Program, the largest international program evaluating sustainable hotel operations, has awarded twelve MGM Resorts International properties a distinguished Green Key designation for “green” business operations. « more » |
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June 16, 2010 – AH&LA Partners With Green Key Global. Program Offers Affordable Option for Hotels Committed to Demonstrating their Sustainability. |
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The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has partnered with Green Key Global to offer members a significant discounted fee on the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, a graduated rating system designed to recognize hotels, motels, and resorts that are committed to improving their fiscal and environmental performance. The program is a voluntary self-assessment, coupled with on-site inspections to verify a hotel’s rating, designed to assist a hotel in determining its current environmental footprint. « more » |
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May 27, 2010 – Ottawa Tourism Adds Green Key Ratings to Online Booking Engine |
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Ottawa Tourism has added a new tool in their efforts to promote Ottawa as a truly “green” destination in partnering with the Hotel Association of Canada’s Green Key Eco-Rating program.
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April 13, 2010 – Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism Recognizes Green Key Hotels |
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MA GREEN, the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism program created to encourage sustainable hospitality practices in the state, recently launched a website to help prospective visitors find information on green-certified hotels in Massachusetts. The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) is one of the certification programs recognized by the state, providing Green Key members with a listing on the www.massvacation.com site. « more » |
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April 9, 2010 – Green Key Program highlighted on Philadelphia’s The 10! Show |
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The Green Key Eco-Rating Program was recently highlighted in the "Room With a View" series on Philadelphia’s (WCAU-TV NBC10), The 10! Show. « watch » |
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March 24, 2010 – Sofitel Luxury Hotels Joins the Green Key Eco-Rating Program: Luxury Hotel Brand Adopts Green Key as Brand Standard in U.S. |
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Sofitel Luxury Hotels, the French luxury hotel brand within the Accor group, has adopted the Green Key Eco-Rating program as its official green lodging certification program for the United States. By instituting Green Key as a brand standard, Sofitel has committed to having its entire U.S. portfolio comprised of eight properties on the program by the end of April 2010. « more » |
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March 15, 2010 – Green Key and Expedia to Recognize Sustainable Hotel Operations |
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Leading Travel Website Incorporates Green Lodging Certifications into Hotel Listings. Green Key Global today announced that Expedia, the world’s leading online travel agency, has incorporated the Green Key Eco-Rating Program, alongside other sustainability programs, into a new feature on its website that allows listed properties to showcase their commitment to “green” hotel operations. The agreement is part of Expedia’s efforts to upgrade the resources available to eco-conscious travelers within the expedia.com website and the “Traveler’s Guide to Going Green” micro-site. « more » |
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March 10, 2010 – Green Key Global to Conduct Panel Session on Sustainable Lodging Practices at Hoosier Hospitality Conference |
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Green Key Global, the official green lodging certification program of the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association, will conduct a panel discussion at the annual Hoosier Hospitality Conference next week. The session, titled “Green Hotel Operations – Benefit the Environment & Your Bottom Line,” will take place on Tuesday, March 16th at 11:30 AM at the Grand Wayne Convention Center in Ft. Wayne, IN. Roxanna Lopez, Operations Manager for Green Key Global, U.S. Region, and a LEED Green Associate, will moderate. « more » |
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March 6, 2010 – Green Key Global on Hart of Green Show (960 AM Radio San Francisco) |
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Smart Green Travel with Jerry Hart: “How do you know a hotel is really green” featuring Green Key Global’s Zach Conen, VP - Sales & Marketing US Region. « listen » |
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February 25, 2010 – Travel Intentions Survey Reveals ‘Green‘ Trends |
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For the past six years, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has conducted a comprehensive survey of Canadian travel trends and intentions for the upcoming year. Unveiled during HAC’s Annual Conference and Trade Show in February, the results of this year’s survey revealed several important insights of great value with respect to a hotel’s sustainable initiatives. « more » |
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January 18, 2010 – Accor North America Announces Green Key Pilot in the United States |
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Accor North America (ANA), a division of Accor Hospitality, has announced that it will pilot the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) within its portfolio in the United States in 2010. Green Key is the first program of its kind to rank, certify and inspect hotels and resorts based on their commitment to sustainable “green” practices; the Accor North America pilot will involve 20 properties. « more » |
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December 16, 2009 – Travelocity Recognizes Green Key Global Membership in Green Hotel Directory |
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Green Key Global, the exclusive provider of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (“Green Key”), and Travelocity have partnered to recognize “green” hotels and resorts. Travelocity, the popular online travel website, will include Green Key members in its Green Hotel Directory; likewise, those hotels will also be tagged with an “Eco Friendly Hotel” symbol within Travelocity’s hotel shopping path.
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November 2, 2009 – Green Key Global to Exhibit at International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show |
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Green Key Booth will Help Reduce the Show’s Carbon Footprint. Green Key Global, the exclusive provider of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (“Green Key”) in the United States, will be exhibiting at the 2009 International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show® (IHMRS) in New York City next week.
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October 19, 2009 – LRA Worldwide Consultant Roxanna Lopez Earns LEED Green Associate Accreditation |
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Roxanna Lopez, an Operations Manager in LRA Worldwide’s Quality Assurance Practice, has passed the Tier 1 accreditation exam offered through the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) arm of the U.S. Green Building Council. By passing the exam, Lopez earned her LEED Green Associate credentials. « more » |
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October 6, 2009 – Green Key Global partners with the Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association |
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The State of Indiana has announced it will adopt the Green Key Eco-Rating Program as its official statewide environmental initiative for the lodging industry. Indiana is the first state to make this designation following the launch of Green Key in the U.S. last week. « more » |
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September 23, 2009 – Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Joins Green Key Eco-Rating Program in United States |
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The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key) today announced that Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has committed its portfolio in the United States to becoming members of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. « more » |
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September 21, 2009 – Green Key Eco-Rating Program Launches in United States |
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The Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), the first of its kind to rank and certify hotels and resorts based on their commitment to sustainable “green” practices, has expanded its operations to the United States. The launch of the website www.greenkeyglobal.com signifies the evolution of the program from its Canadian roots to one that serves the needs of conservation-minded properties across Canada and the U.S. The Green Key evaluation is a comprehensive 140-question self-assessment that is administered by the staff at the participating property. The self-assessment covers the following operational areas and sustainable practices: « more » |
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