Host Hotels developed an innovative strategy to integrate energy efficiency into the capital planning process that aligns with the ZOT approach. When evaluating the purchase of HVAC equipment, boilers, and other large-scale energy-consuming equipment, Host requires a return on investment that factors the energy savings compared with the incremental cost of more efficient alternative equipment […]
Climate change is already threatening ski resorts across the globe, lowering snowfall amounts and shortening ski seasons. In Colorado, ski resorts have taken notice of these risks and strategies for mitigating them by becoming leaders in hotel and resort sustainability. In addition to connecting guests with nature, these resorts are ideal for promoting healthy and […]
At the Sinclair, a historic redevelopment hotel set to open in the summer of 2019, Sinclair Holdings uses numerous innovative technology applications in the hotel room that help guests personalize the room to their preferences and save energy. Instead of traditional alternating current (AC) fixtures, the Sinclair uses PoE technology to bypass electrical infrastructure and […]
Since its inception, Terranea has remained committed to minimizing its environmental footprint by integrating transparent ecofriendly practices throughout the resort, including—but not limited to—those that protect open space, improve wildlife habitats, enhance local water quality, and reduce waste in guest rooms. Today, Terranea occupies only one-quarter of its 102-acre site, allowing guests to enjoy more […]
Waste is a big concern in Singapore, with limited space available for landfills. At the Grand Hyatt Singapore, 4,000 to 5,000 meals are served daily, generating about 1,000 kilograms (2204.6 lbs) of food waste. Working with experienced partners and a $250,000 grant from the National Environment Agency, the hotel installed a food-waste management and recycling […]
MGM Resorts International is a global entertainment company with national and international locations featuring best-in-class hotels, casinos, conference venues, and arenas. One of the company’s recent developments, MGM National Harbor, opened in 2016 as a 3 million-square-foot waterfront resort with a 23-story, 308-room luxury hotel and 50,000 square feet of convention space. For its range […]
Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. is the world’s largest lodging real estate investment trust and one of the largest owners of luxury and upper-upscale hotels with 93 properties totaling 52,000 rooms. Host continually evaluates investments in proven sustainability technologies and collaborates with operators and managers to adopt industry best practices that improve environmental performance and […]
After purchasing the Fairmont Washington, D.C., and noting a spike in utility costs, the MetLife and Fairmont team quickly rallied to roll out a comprehensive Capital Improvement Master Plan that embeds sustainability improvements into the overall mission statement and mindset of Fairmont associates. This strategic plan ranged from the immediate implementation of no- and low-cost […]
Hersha Hospitality Trust is a U.S. real estate investment trust that owns and operates 48 upscale, lifestyle, and luxury hotels totaling 7,644 rooms in urban gateway markets and coastal destinations including New York, Washington, D.C., Boston, Philadelphia, South Florida, and select markets on the West Coast. Hersha Hospitality Trust’s sustainability initiatives are administered through its […]
Water efficiency remains a relatively easily achievable goal for both companies continuing down a path of sustainability and for those just starting. Greenprint members reported over $2.3 million in water efficiency investments in 2018.
