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Checklist: Conducting a Hotel Site Inspection May 15, 2013: What to look for and smart questions to ask

A Bounty of Bouquets - Insights for Innkeepers May 14, 2013: Nothing brings a smile to people’s faces more easily than beautiful, fresh flowers. A fragrant bouquet welcoming guests to your inn is always a fantastic introduction to their planned getaway.

'It's Not Easy Being Green' May 7, 2013: Hotel Online
News for the Hospitality Executive
In 2013, Cayuga Sustainable Hospitality will celebrate its 10th birthday as a hospitality management company managing upscale hotels, resorts and lodges in Central America, all with a strong focus on sustainability. It has been 10 very fulfilling years, filled with challenges and drawbacks. When we started, we had one client and now our portfolio boasts nine projects in Costa Rica and Nicaragua (with several new ones on the drawing board). So business is good, but often at a high cost and wearing our owners and managers at a stronger pace than normal.

The Alternative Side of Energy May 2, 2013: Hotels spend a great deal of money on energy expenditures. According to the federal government’s Energy Star program, U.S. hotels spend an average of $2,196 per available room each year on energy, which makes it the fastest growing operating cost in the industry. And, this does not even take into account the amount of carbon dioxide the industry is emitting....

11 Minimum Guidelines for Going Green Apr 2, 2013: Below is a list of actions properties of any size should take to stake their claim as an eco-friendly establishment. Each step contains further tactics, including case studies, statistics, and additional resources. AH&LA members who have further questions may get one-on-one advice from our Green Guru.

A Glossary of Sustainability and Green Hotel Terms and Phrases Mar 18, 2013

A Glossary of Sustainability and Green Hotel Terms and Phrases

A Practical guide to set up your recycling programme Mar 13, 2013

Did you know?
• Every employee generates 75 kg of paper waste in a year
• Possible examples:
- paper – plastic cups
- cardboard – cans
- plastic bottles – general waste
• Identification of contractors who pick up recycling waste