Topic - Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Virgin Hotels Chicago, Once a Bank Building, Renovated with Efficiency in Mind - By Glenn Hasek

When Virgin Group opened its first hotel in January - the 250-room Virgin Hotels Chicago - what was not talked about much in the media was the green story behind the renovated historic Old Dearborn Bank Building at 203 N. Wabash Ave. Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, and member of the B Team leaders who recently called for a global commitment to net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions by 2050, established a hotel brand with the goal of LEED Silver for each hotel.

2015-04-06

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Wyndham Ranks Top in the Industry, and Among Overall Top 10 Percent in Annual Global 500 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index

Wyndham Worldwide (NYSE: WYN), one of the world's largest hospitality companies, ranks number one in the hospitality industry and among the top 10 percent in the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) Global 500 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index.

2011-10-05

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Fairmont Makes Progress Toward Reducing Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 20%

Fairmont Makes Progress Toward Reducing its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 20%

2011-09-14

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Carbon Emissions from Hotel Energy Use

Hotel owners that recognize the CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) of the companies that consume room nights in the markets will ultimately shift share. This RFP season will offer even more proof of that.

2011-05-12

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Project to Improve Hotel Energy Efficiency Concludes in Thailand

UNWTO and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Thailand have officially concluded a project to help hotels along the Thai Andaman coast significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and energy costs through energy-saving technologies.

2011-03-28

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The JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton Awarded Prestigious LEED® Silver Certification

The JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. LIVE and The Ritz-Carlton, Los Angeles has been awarded LEED® Silver certification, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certificate Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation's preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

2011-02-10

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George Mason University Home to Virginia’s First LEED Gold Hotel

Concord Eastridge Inc. has announced that The Mason Inn Conference Center and Hotel has been awarded LEED Gold established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI).

2011-02-08

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Planet Traveler: North America’s Greenest Lodging Facility? - By Glenn Hasek

A three-floor, 114-bed hostel in Toronto that will open soon could very well be the most energy efficient lodging establishment in North America.

2010-11-03

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Lanyon to Integrate Green Hotels Global Environmental Data

Standardized environmental metrics to simplify green hotel selection

2010-11-02

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The Drive for Energy Efficiency

A Road Map for Your Green Hotel

2010-10-18

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