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cphoffman42There is a growing emphasis on green travel and eco hotels are in the limelight. These eco hotels are the ones who have achieved landmarks in the hospitality sector with their eco friendly operations.
The Carlson Hotels Worldwide is a company of eco hotels like Radisson, Country Inn & Suites, Park Inn, and Park Plaza hotels who have distinguished themselves in the eco friendly sector. They have signed on the United Nations Global Compact and they have a hotel loyalty program, Goldpoints Plus which partners with CarbonNeutral Company to make their eco hotels the image for other hotels to follow.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts are another group of eco hotels which began their campaign very early. In fact their Green Partnership program was started in 1990 when hardly anyone in the industry was paying attention to eco friendly practices. They have shown commitment towards waste management, energy, and water conservation. They also partner with the World Wildlife Fund and promote a "Climate Savers" program.
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epitomized1AOL Travel has a list of some of the best eco friendly hotels that not only recycle their products but do a lot more towards the green initiative. B Ocean, Fort Lauderdale is among the top eco friendly hotels. The hotel has a full recycling program and it uses eco friendly products as much as possible. Guests staying at this eco hotel can even adopt sea turtles. The Ritz-Carlton Golf and Spa Resort in Jamaica is number two in the top eco friendly hotels category. This eco hotel has been recently awarded Green Globe Certification for its continued environmental conservation efforts. Eventi is another top eco hotel located in New York. During EarthCare week, in April, this eco hotel hosted a daily Lights Out Power Hour and even a candlelit wine hour, as part of its conservation of energy strategy.
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Random_fotosOne of the first eco travel tips is to fly only when necessary. Air travel is definitely the fastest mode of transportation available, but it is also the most harmful to the environment. An eco travel tip is to travel by bus, car or train instead. Booking an eco friendly hotel makes sense for the environmentally conscious eco travel enthusiast. Eco friendly hotels usually use 'Energy Star' products and are certified as well. Reusing towels and ensuring that the sheets are not washed if one is at a hotel for just a day or two is another good eco travel tip. One of the most important eco travel tips is to remember to switch off and un-plug all the electrical appliances home before going on a journey. Another eco travel tip is to travel light.