Have a Green Stay - Forget Pricey Eco-Resorts - Here Come the Chains
In the lodging world, green has gone mainstream.
Once chided for being wasteful, the big hotel chains are now constantly trying to one-up each other with smart eco-design upgrades and stringent water and energy conservation policies.
Consider this fact: In a recent survey, 68 percent of U.S. hotels said they had energy-efficient lights, and two-thirds had implemented towel- and linen-reuse programs, up from just over half five years ago.
The number of properties trying to become LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified, the most recognized standard for building sustainability, is also on the rise: Applications to the U.S. Green Building Council for the award spiked by 550 percent between 2006 and 2008.
More than 500 hotels could soon earn the label, until four years ago, only one had the designation.
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