Key West's Doubletree Grand Key Resort Awarded Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Key West, FL, April 02, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Doubletree Grand Key Resort has earned a 3 green Eco-Leaf rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel.
Doubletree Grand Key Resort becomes one of two lodging properties in Key West, FL to receive the green Eco-Leaf rating. Currently six hotels in Key West (http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/Key West/st/FL) have been rated environmentally friendly, and Doubletree Grand Key Resort is one of two lodging properties to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 3 green Eco-Leafs, which is a "great" rating.
All green Eco-Leaf rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives Florida Green Lodging Program - levels. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: "Simple changes helped Doubletree Grand Key Resort earn their 3 green Eco-Leaf rating and become one of two lodging properties rated. It's great to see they're intent on ensuring a more sustainable future in travel."
To ensure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in place at the property include: an on-site green team has been created - low energy lighting initiatives are in-place - energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting - off-grid alternative energy source utilized - sheets reuse option for multiple night stays - towels reuse option for multiple night stays - eco-initiatives are actively promoted to the public - low water consumption landscaping has been installed - recycle containers are located inside guestrooms - recycle containers are located around the property common areas - reusable food and beverage service is used in lieu of disposable service items - recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) are utilized - environmentally friendly chemicals are used in cleaning - environmentally friendly detergents are used for laundry - environmentally friendly chemicals are used for carpet cleaning - plus much more. The complete audit can be viewed at Doubletree Grand Key Resort Environmental Self-Audit (http://www.istaygreen.org/ecoaudit.cfm/hid/11243309).
The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While the Doubletree Grand Key Resort is one of two Key West lodging properties to achieve the green Eco-Leaf rating, it is anticipated that many other properties in the area that are promoting eco-friendly initiatives also will seek to be rated. This eco-rating allows the public to know the specific environmental initiatives in place at a property, which enables the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed lodging decisions.
For additional information about Doubletree Grand Key Resort, contact them at 305-293-1818 or visit www.doubletreekeywest.com. To find out how a property can earn the green Eco-Leaf rating, contact Richard Varner at 602-864-5553 or visit http://www.iStayGreen.org.
About Doubletree Grand Key Resort:
Key West’s Doubletree Grand Key Resort is a 216-room, full-service, casually elegant, pet friendly hotel that’s part of the Hilton family of brands. It features 7,000 square feet of banquet and meeting room space, in-room dining, a resort-style restaurant, zero-entry pool with whirlpool, large deck for sunbathing, tiki bar, massage services, fitness center, business center, complimentary Internet access, complimentary shuttle service, the Hilton Honors program and a warm, chocolate chip cookie welcome.
Contact:
Doubletree Grand Key Resort
305-293-1818
andrea.anapol@hilton.com
About iStayGreen.org:
With iStayGreen's rapidly growing searchable directory of 100,000 lodging properties and over 3,000 already green Eco-Leaf rated, it's easy for anyone to quickly locate and compare "green" lodging worldwide. To earn a Green Eco-Leaf rating, hotels must complete a thorough self-audit, and then are rated based on their eco-initiatives. The site also provides an effective way for hotel owners and operators to promote all of the good "green" things they are doing. Visitors to the site can create their own profiles, add friends, recommend properties, upload photos, form groups, create and respond to forum threads, make reservations, and add comments and reviews to hotel profiles.
Contact:
Richard Varner
602-864-5553
rvarner@istaygreen.org
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For more information contact:
Andrea Anapol, 305-293-1818, ext. 7225
andrea.anapol@hilton.com
Doubletree Grand Key Resort becomes one of two lodging properties in Key West, FL to receive the green Eco-Leaf rating. Currently six hotels in Key West (http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/Key West/st/FL) have been rated environmentally friendly, and Doubletree Grand Key Resort is one of two lodging properties to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 3 green Eco-Leafs, which is a "great" rating.
All green Eco-Leaf rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives Florida Green Lodging Program - levels. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: "Simple changes helped Doubletree Grand Key Resort earn their 3 green Eco-Leaf rating and become one of two lodging properties rated. It's great to see they're intent on ensuring a more sustainable future in travel."
To ensure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in place at the property include: an on-site green team has been created - low energy lighting initiatives are in-place - energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting - off-grid alternative energy source utilized - sheets reuse option for multiple night stays - towels reuse option for multiple night stays - eco-initiatives are actively promoted to the public - low water consumption landscaping has been installed - recycle containers are located inside guestrooms - recycle containers are located around the property common areas - reusable food and beverage service is used in lieu of disposable service items - recycled paper products (bath tissue, facial tissue, paper towels, napkins, etc) are utilized - environmentally friendly chemicals are used in cleaning - environmentally friendly detergents are used for laundry - environmentally friendly chemicals are used for carpet cleaning - plus much more. The complete audit can be viewed at Doubletree Grand Key Resort Environmental Self-Audit (http://www.istaygreen.org/ecoaudit.cfm/hid/11243309).
The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While the Doubletree Grand Key Resort is one of two Key West lodging properties to achieve the green Eco-Leaf rating, it is anticipated that many other properties in the area that are promoting eco-friendly initiatives also will seek to be rated. This eco-rating allows the public to know the specific environmental initiatives in place at a property, which enables the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed lodging decisions.
For additional information about Doubletree Grand Key Resort, contact them at 305-293-1818 or visit www.doubletreekeywest.com. To find out how a property can earn the green Eco-Leaf rating, contact Richard Varner at 602-864-5553 or visit http://www.iStayGreen.org.
About Doubletree Grand Key Resort:
Key West’s Doubletree Grand Key Resort is a 216-room, full-service, casually elegant, pet friendly hotel that’s part of the Hilton family of brands. It features 7,000 square feet of banquet and meeting room space, in-room dining, a resort-style restaurant, zero-entry pool with whirlpool, large deck for sunbathing, tiki bar, massage services, fitness center, business center, complimentary Internet access, complimentary shuttle service, the Hilton Honors program and a warm, chocolate chip cookie welcome.
Contact:
Doubletree Grand Key Resort
305-293-1818
andrea.anapol@hilton.com
About iStayGreen.org:
With iStayGreen's rapidly growing searchable directory of 100,000 lodging properties and over 3,000 already green Eco-Leaf rated, it's easy for anyone to quickly locate and compare "green" lodging worldwide. To earn a Green Eco-Leaf rating, hotels must complete a thorough self-audit, and then are rated based on their eco-initiatives. The site also provides an effective way for hotel owners and operators to promote all of the good "green" things they are doing. Visitors to the site can create their own profiles, add friends, recommend properties, upload photos, form groups, create and respond to forum threads, make reservations, and add comments and reviews to hotel profiles.
Contact:
Richard Varner
602-864-5553
rvarner@istaygreen.org
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For more information contact:
Andrea Anapol, 305-293-1818, ext. 7225
andrea.anapol@hilton.com
Contact
Doubletree Grand Key Resort
Andrea Anapol
305-293-1818
www.doubletreegrandkeyresort.com
Andrea Anapol
305-293-1818
www.doubletreegrandkeyresort.com
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