South Yarmouth's Ambassador Inn and Suites Awarded the Prestigious Green Eco-Leaf Rating
Ambassador Inn and Suites 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.
South Yarmouth, MA (Vocus/PRWEB ) June 25, 2009 -- Ambassador Inn and Suites becomes one of 1st lodging properties in South Yarmouth, MA to receive the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Currently Ambassador Inn and Suites is first of the hotels in South Yarmouth (http://www.istaygreen.org/getcityus.cfm/city/South%20Yarmouth/st/MA) 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. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: "The Ambassador Inn and Suites has set the bar for other South Yarmouth lodging properties by earning the 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating and becoming the first property rated. We anticipate neighboring properties to follow their lead in insuring a sustainable future in travel."
To insure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in-place at the property include: an on-site Green Team - guests are offered the ability to carbon offset their stay - low energy lighting initiatives are in-place - energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting - energy sensor are used throughout the property - sheets & towels reuse option for multiple night - eco-initiatives are actively promoted to the public - water conservation devices are used - low water consumption landscaping has been installed - recycle containers are located inside guestrooms and around the property common areas - reusable food & beverage service is used in lieu of disposable service items - compostable disposable service items are utilized - 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 - cotton bedding and towels (non-synthetic) are utilized - low VOC materials (paint, adhesives, air freshener, carpet) are used at the property - bulk amenities and soaps are dispensed in guestrooms - plus much more. The complete audit can be viewed at Ambassador Inn And Suites Environmental Self-Audit (http://www.istaygreen.org/ecoaudit.cfm/hid/11285078).
Hotels in Massachusetts are becoming progressively greener. In addition to the Ambassador Inn and Suites 10 other hotels have recently earned the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Massachusetts lodging properties that have recently been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating include Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, Fifteen Beacon, The Charles Hotel In Harvard Square, Best Western Merrimack Valley, Comfort Inn and Suites Boston-Airport, Irving House At Harvard, Centennial House, Seaport Hotel and Seaport World, The Lenox Hotel, and Omni Parker House.
The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While the Ambassador Inn and Suites the first South Yarmouth lodging property 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 Ambassador Inn and Suites contact them at 866-782-5491 or visit GoAmbassadorInn.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 iStayGreen.org:
With iStayGreen's rapidly growing searchable directory of 100,000 lodging properties and over 3,500 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
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