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October 13, 2010

Carlson And The Carlson Family Foundation Donates $25,000

Carlson Hotels, a major business unit of Carlson, and the Carlson Family Foundation collectively donated more than $1 million to AH&LEF’s last two major capital giving campaigns, including the New Century Campaign in 2001, which raised $9 million for specific industry initiatives such as workforce development, school-to-career, and technology research. Additionally, Carlson has been a cornerstone participant in AH&LEF’s annual fundraising events for more than a decade. In 2003, the Carlson family was recognized at AH&LEF’s Dinner Tribute, which raised more than $50,000 in proceeds to benefit the industry.

August 4, 2010

NBTA Honors 2010 CSR Awards Winners

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) -- the premier resource for business travel professional resources and networking -- today announced the winners of the annual NBTA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Awards. The awards honor one Direct member (travel buyer) company and one Allied member (travel supplier) company that have implemented innovative and significant CSR initiatives as a part of their business travel programs. The 2010 NBTA CSR Award winners are:

July 22, 2010

Hampton Hotels Announces Brand’s First LEED® Certified Hotel

Hampton Hotels (www.hampton.com), the international brand of nearly 1,800 mid-priced Hampton Inn, Hampton Inn & Suites, and Hampton by Hilton Hotels, has announced that the Hampton Inn and Suites Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (www.hamptoninnsrq.com) achieved LEED® Silver certification, as recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). It is the first Hampton Hotel property to earn this recognition for sustainable building design, construction and operations.

April 22, 2010

AH&LA Launches Energy Slasher Challenge | Hoteliers challenged to reduce energy costs over next 12 months

In conjunction with the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is launching an Energy Slasher Challenge. The year-long challenge asks hoteliers to track their quarterly energy and natural gas consumption from April 1, 2009 thru April 1, 2011, and report the totals via www.ahla.com/slasher. Participants can benchmark their progress through GreenQuest, a Web-based service free to AH&LA members; EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager; or your brand or corporate benchmarking program.

April 8, 2010

W San Francisco Becomes First Hotel Belonging to Major Brand to Earn Silver LEED Certification for an Existing Building

Crowning an industry-leading, employee-driven green program, the four-diamond W San Francisco made history this week by earning the first LEED certification of an existing building belonging to a major hotel brand.

California, United States

March 31, 2010

How Meeting & Event Planning Can Be "Green + Lean"

Is it more expensive and labourious to go green for meetings and events? Some meeting planners say yes. But green meeting event planning doesn't have to break the bank. Here are innovative companies and their suppliers who shared with Ignite, the premier Canadian meetings magazine, how they found a sweet balance between creating a green meeting and staying lean.

A Couple of Chicks

Ontario, Canada

March 22, 2010

ASFONA Chooses The Loyalton Group as Associate Member

The Loyalton Group announced today that the Association of Starwood Franchisees & Owners – North America (ASFONA) has chosen The Loyalton Group as an Associate Member, and appointed The Loyalton Group’s director of client services, Scott Kurtz, as an Honorary Board Member. Founded in 1996, The Loyalton Group assists commercial and industrial businesses with identifying and securing deregulated energy sources to include daily invoice and utility expense management, budgeting, facility optimization and sustainability consulting.

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March 3, 2010

Sustainability Entrepreneur Hans Pfister to Speak at the Cornell School of Hotel Administration

Hans Pfister is putting his own shade of green on the hotel and resort landscape across Central America. Pfister will talk about his professional journey next Tuesday, March 9, as the featured speaker in the Conversations with Entrepreneurs series presented by the Leland C. and Mary M. Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship at Cornell University. He will present from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in 198 Statler Hall and will dine with selected students after the event. The following day Pfister will meet with students, staff, and faculty.

Ithaca, New York, United States

March 1, 2010

Canadian Survey IdentifiesTrends with Respect to the Environment Which Hoteliers Should Note

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.

February 17, 2010

Cornell Sustainability Roundtable Proceedings Demonstrate Complexity of Green Operations

The Cornell Center for Hospitality Research (CHR) has posted the proceedings of its inaugural Sustainability Roundtable. The proceedings, which are available at no charge from the CHR website, cover the roundtable's examination of key points regarding the lodging industry's efforts to operate sustainably, including such issues as the definition of sustainability, emerging regulations and laws, engaging guests, and the complexity of carbon neutrality

January 5, 2010

Risks and Rewards for Building Sustainable Hotels | Deloitte Report

Before the economic recession began dominating media coverage in late 2008, consumers and businesses were keenly focused on promoting environmental sustainability in consumer products, energy, automobiles, buildings and the hospitality sector. The government responded with targeted financial incentives to promote these initiatives. Since existing buildings contribute almost 80% of the carbon emissions in some cities through their energy use, a major focus of these efforts has been on sustainable construction. While the recession may dampen economic growth, it has not reduced the number of federal, states and local incentives for developers willing to build sustainably.

Deloitte Development LLP

December 1, 2009

Element Hotels Power up Another Eco-Innovation: In an Industry First, All Element Hotels to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations

A worldwide first for a hospitality brand, the program comes after piloting a charging station at Starwood-owned Element Lexington which proved to be a hit with guests and locals alike. Element Hotels is Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.’s (NYSE: HOT) new eco-chic brand.

October 30, 2009

Hilton New York Unveils Eco-Centric Initiatives to Celebrate Two-Years of Generating Clean Power with Fuel Cell Technology

Two years after installing one of the cleanest power generating technologies available on its roof high above Avenue of the Americas, one New York hotel is now dissolving food waste with microorganisms to reduce garbage volume. Hilton New York’s innovative approach to eco-stewardship is apparent as it marks its second year using revolutionary UTC Power fuel cell technology by introducing three new initiatives to reduce waste throughout the hotel.

New York, New York, United States

October 23, 2009

AH&LA President/CEO Issues Challenge To The Industry

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) President/CEO Joe McInerney is issuing a challenge to the industry. If the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) meets its 2009 Annual Giving goal of $115,000, Joe will work a full day at The Carlyle Suites, in Washington, D.C., as a doorman, front desk clerk, housekeeping attendant – whatever capacity they choose. Approximately $22,000 more needs to be raised to meet the goal; you can track donations here.

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October 23, 2009

Choice Hotels Teams Up with Rebuilding Together, Doubles Corporate Giving

Choice Hotels International answers the call to service, doubling its philanthropic contributions in 2009. Heading into the busiest fundraising time of year, nonprofits are feeling the pinch of the economic downturn. Charitable giving fell last year by the largest percentage in five decades, according to a study by the Giving USA Foundation. The Foundation Center expects foundation giving to decrease 8 – 13 percent this year.

September 23, 2009

Hotel Derek Thinks Pink All Year-Round

For the discerning and philanthropic female traveler, Hotel Derek created Lady Pink rooms. Five luxurious guest rooms featuring special amenities designed to appeal to the female traveler while at the same time helping to raise funds for the Houston chapter of Susan G. Komen for the Cure. Ten percent of the proceeds from each guest stay in a Lady Pink guest room will be donated.

Dallas, Texas, United States

September 21, 2009

Element Opens Its Fifth and Sixth Hotels This Week

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE: HOT) today announces the opening of its first hotel in Colorado and fifth Element hotel globally – Element Denver Park Meadows. And later this week, Starwood’s green trailblazer will open its sixth hotel – Element Dallas Fort Worth Airport North.

September 4, 2009

Aloft Unveils First Adaptive Re-Use Hotel Project

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announces the debut of the Aloft® brand’s first adaptive re-use project in the heart of downtown Dallas. Offering jet-setting style at a steal, Aloft Dallas Downtown opens in a historic railroad freight depot, now transformed into the city’s newest destination sensation complete with 193 spacious, loft-like rooms, accessible technology and a hip, social atmosphere.

August 20, 2009

NBTA Enhances CSR Toolkit with Emerging Concepts, New Look

The National Business Travel Association (NBTA) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Committee today offered a preview of the enhanced NBTA CSR Toolkit, created to help companies launch and effectively execute travel-related corporate social responsibility initiatives. The reformatted toolkit, designed as an interactive resource guide rather than a printed publication, offers corporations added insights into emerging CSR concepts.

August 7, 2009

Holiday Inn Express® Hosts Groundbreaking Event For Quebec’s First Leed-certified Hotel

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG (ADRs)], the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms, announced that the company’s first LEED-certified hotel in Canada hosted its groundbreaking ceremony on May 26, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec. It was attended by local dignitaries, including the Mayor of Saint-Hyacinthe, Claude Bernier, who spoke about the positive economical impact the new property will have on the city.

Saint-Hyacinthe, Quebec, United States