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The Ultimate List of 60 Tips for Green Travel
There are many different articles and lists floating around about ways to make your travel more green, and we are in the business of doing everything that we can to help you engage in eco-friendly travel. So, we compiled a master list of tips for green travel. Feel free to bookmark and share this article for future reference. More... (Thu, 04 Feb 2010 18:06:02 GMT)




Get Out Of The Cold And Into the Sun With These Great Caribbean Deals
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The Movie “Food Inc.” and Green Chat

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This past Wednesday we talked about the movie “Food Inc.” by Robert Kenner on our weekly Green Chat that happens every Wednesday on Twitter at 2pm eastern standard time.  We had a great discussion about the movie.  I watched it last week for the first time, and I must say that it was a huge eye opener for me in terms of how little consumers think or care about how animals are raised for consumption and the manufacturing process that occurs.  As consumers, we must stick up for ourselves and fight for what is right.  A few large companies are dominating the food industry, and they aren’t treating workers humanely, they aren’t treating animals humanely, and they’re genetically engineering crops to be resistant of herbicides.

Some of the Major Issues Brought Up In the Movie:

  • Inhumane and unsanitary treatment of animals
  • Inhumane and unsanitary treatment of workers
  • Genetic altering of plant crops (specifically soybeans)
  • Mass production of food leads to cheaper prices and unhealthier options for lower income families
  • Monopoly on the food industry by few companies
  • Corn being used in virtually everything we find in the supermarket

To see the transcript of our Green Chat, click here

Here’s a great video from ABC News Nightline about the movie Food Inc.  I like it because they interview the other side of the spectrum of people who work for governmental regulators and big agriculture companies, which is something the movie fails to do.  They claim that they contacted the companies mentioned in the movie and government officials but no one wanted to be interviewed for the movie. 

 

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What Can We Do?

 

Instead of complaining about how the government supports these large agriculture companies and how they produce low quality food for us, we need to respond by choosing alternatives.  CONSUMERS have the ultimate power when it comes to making choices at the supermarket.  Buy more fresh produce and meat at your local farmer’s markets.  Look for food co-op’s, which are easy to find in this local food and organic directory.  Like the movie says, we have the chance to vote for change three times a day. 

In regards to the travel industry, we want to see change when it comes to the travel industry being more green and sustainable, so travelers need to vote for this by choosing alternatives.  Renting a hybrid car, choosing a hotel with green amenities, and driving rather than flying when possible are all ways that we can vote for change in the travel industry.

(Fri, 29 Jan 2010 18:44:10 GMT)




Friday Deals: Ski Resorts under $100 per night

There is still plenty of time to get your ski vacation in before the end of winter.  It has been a snowy winter so far, and ski conditions have been overall good.  We know you like great deals, so here are a few ski resorts with deals for under $100 per night!

 

The Westgate Park City Spa and Resort - $89/night

 

Guest_room_E_2 The Westgate Park City Spa and Resort is a luxury winter resort situated approximately 33 miles from Salt Lake City International Airport.The hotel amenities include a basketball court, game room, heated indoor and outdoor pools, children’s club, marketplace, deli, outdoor whirlpools, ping pong tables, salon, fitness center, tennis court, onsite parking, and a scenic waterfall. Guests may also enjoy dining at the Westgate Grill, the onsite Pizza Hut Express, and room service.  Guestrooms feature one king and one full-sized sofa bed with a mountain and/or valley view. The rooms are approximately 360 square feet, and they include kitchenettes with microwaves, dishwashers, refrigerators, two-burner stovetops, dishware and cookware, jetted bathtubs, and high-speed Internet access for an extra fee. 

 

To book now, click here.

 

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe - $79/night

 

Guest_room_F_2 Surrounded by the stately Sierra Nevada mountains, Harveys Lake Tahoe is situated on Lake Tahoe's picturesque south shore. This premier resort is a gem for vacation-seekers looking for the perfect combination of active sports (foremost skiing and hiking), gambling, and relaxing. Harveys features six innovative restaurants, including the popular Cabo Wabo and 19 Kitchen-Bar. A cabaret theater and live music entertain guests nightly, and the 24-hour casino is sure to please anyone eager to gamble. Hiking trails surround the resort, and other opportunities for outdoor recreation abound nearby.The hotel also boasts a full-service health club, year-round outdoor pool and hot tub, with tennis, golf, and seasonal water sports nearby. Additional services offered at Harveys include a full-service wedding chapel, convention center, business center, video game arcade, specialty shops, Hertz car rental service, concierge, 24-hour room service, wheelchair access, and complimentary valet and self-parking. Lake Tower rooms are 525 square feet, featuring Drexel Heritage furnishings with two armchairs and a writing desk, cable TV, Internet service, stocked refreshment center, clock radio, and telephones in the bedroom and bathroom. The bathroom is done in imported marble with two separate vanity areas, including a separate tub and shower, and a second TV. The newly remodeled Mountain Tower is the original hotel tower with upscale decor rooms at approximately 370 square feet each. 

 

To book now, click here.

 

Vancouver Hilton MetroTown - $99/night

Guest_room_F_1 The Four-Diamond Hilton Vancouver Metrotown is located across from the Metrotown Shopping and Entertainment complex and approximately 10 miles from Vancouver International Airport. This Hilton is also close to the Burnaby Village Museum and Carousel, Deerlake Park, Shadbolt Centre for the Arts, and the Burnaby Art Gallery. Hilton Vancouver Metrotown hotel is a short drive from downtown Vancouver, which is home to the Vancouver Canucks Hockey, Stanley Park, Science World, Grouse Mountain, Capilano Suspension Bridge, Vancouver Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver Museum, and the Canadian Museum of Flight and Transportation. Hotel amenities include the fitness center, outdoor pool, and Jacuzzi. Crystal Bar and Grill offers steaks, local seafood, and award-winning wines and Sunday Brunch. All rooms feature high-speed Internet access, coffeemakers, hairdryers, oversized tubs, irons and ironing boards, executive work desks, two-line phones, dataports, and voicemail. 

 

To book now, click here.

 

(Fri, 22 Jan 2010 15:52:46 GMT)




Green Hotel, The Hotel Felix in Chicago, Receives 4 Green Branches

We have recently rated Hotel Felix in Chicago based on our green score rating system, and found out that they are a VERY green hotel. Their commitment to running an eco-friendly hotel and doing business in a highly sustainable, green building is outstanding.  Chicago is one of the busiest cities in the world and millions of travelers on business and leisure come to visit Chicago every year.  It’s time for the hospitality industry in Chicago to start stepping up their green hotel amenities, and Hotel Felix is leading the way.  We had the chance to get in contact with the great people at Hotel Felix and audit their green amenities based on our green branch scoring system. 

 

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Here are the green amenities that Hotel Felix Provides:

     

    Environmentally friendly amenities Offers organic food

    Environmentally friendly amenities Support or Use Alternative Energy Sources

    Environmentally friendly amenities Uses non-toxic earth friendly cleaning agents

    Environmentally friendly amenities Participate in an Energy Conservation Program

    Environmentally friendly amenities Gives to non-profits

    Environmentally friendly amenities Compact Fluorescent Lighting

    Environmentally friendly amenities Conserves Water

    Environmentally friendly amenities Use Energy Star Appliances

    Environmentally friendly amenities Low-Flow Showers/Toilets

    Environmentally friendly amenities Recycles: Newspapers, Disposables, Service Items, and/or In-Room Recycling

    Environmentally friendly amenities Fresh-Air Exchange System

    Environmentally friendly amenities Participates in Green Programs and/or Educates Others About Green Programs

    Environmentally friendly amenities Uses Green-Keys

     

Silver LEED Certified Building

 

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Hotel Felix is the first hotel designed to be Silver LEED certified.  The building has northern exposure, which helps with heating the building in the winter months.  They preserved the original structure, which prevented them from filling up landfills with non-biodegradable materials, and they have a designated “recycling room” for the hotel to sort through and organize recyclable materials. 

 

To learn more about their eco-amenities, visit their website: Hotel Felix Chicago  You can also follow them on Twitter and become a fan of their hotel on Facebook

 

To book a reservation for Hotel Felix, visit this green hotel’s page on RezHub

(Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:49:41 GMT)




Find Your Next Green Hotel By Landmark

Have you ever booked a hotel thinking it was right next to all of the attractions and landmarks you wanted to visit on your vacation?  Then, you actually get to your destination and realize that the hotel is 30 minutes away from everything you wanted to do.  RezHub’s Landmark hotel search solves this common problem.  It’s one of my favorite features about the website, because price is important only relative to the location if you are visiting for leisure.  You may be willing to pay extra for a hotel that’s closer to a particular landmark, stadium, historical site, or amusement park. 

To search by landmark, here’s what you’ll need to do:

 

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  1. Visit the RezHub landmark search page
  2. Select your destination
  3. Select your city
  4. Select your Landmark
  5. Pick your discount hotel

As you can see, I chose Florida as my destination, Orlando as my city, and Universal Studios as my landmark.  This is what it should look like when you’ve completed those steps:

 

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Green Hotels Directory

One great feature about the landmark hotel search is it lists the green score ratings for every hotel near the landmark of your choice and highlights the pin in green.  So, if you’re looking for a green hotel at a certain price near a certain landmark, this is a great feature to use without sifting through all of the search results.

 

Let us know if you’ve ever used this feature, we’d like to hear about your experience!

(Tue, 12 Jan 2010 21:35:04 GMT)




Transcript for Wednesdays Green Chat

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If you haven’t heard yet, we moderate a Twitter chat every Wednesday from 2pm to 3pm under the hashtag #greenchat.  We talk about various different green living and green travel topics relevant to current events and what you want to talk about. 

What’s the Best Way To Follow the Chat?

  1. Go to our page on Twubs.com
  2. Sign in with your Twitter ID
  3. Become a Member of our Twub
  4. Start participating in the conversation.  Twubs has a text box that allows you to send Tweets, and it already appends the hashtag #greenchat for you.

What Did We Talk About Last Week?

  1. How to be green and conserve energy during the cold months of winter
  2. Ways to make your workplace more green
  3. Best ways to dispose of your old electronics and gadgets

Here are some great Tweets from the Chat:

 

Ways to green the workplace . . .

crgjr23: Very easy one: setup a recycling program. You can take it far as you want, but start simple and educate. #greenchat

AimeeWilliamson: At the office, we recyle everything possible. We also have a watercooler and everyone brings their own water bottles. #greenchat

 

How to stay green and keep warm in the cold winter months . . .

luxuryeco: Wearing two pair of bamboo socks helps me!! #greenchat

AimeeWilliamson: I like to layer - even indoors! - to avoid turning heat on. RT @GreenTravelHub: What can we do to stay green during cold weather? #greenchat

Transcript

If you missed this week’s Green Chat, feel free to catch up on what we talked about with this transcript: 1-06-10 Green Chat Transcript

(Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:18:09 GMT)




Recap of our Twitter Chat from Yesterday About Green New Year’s Resolutions

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Amazon Kindle: The Perfect Eco-Friendly Device

 

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Hyatt Hotel and New Jersey Woman Help The Community And Recycle

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Christmas is only one week away, and even if you don’t celebrate the religious significance of the holiday, you can always celebrate the season of giving.  Christmas brings out something inside of us that wants to give, not only to our friends and family, but people struggling in our community.  I ran across an article about a woman from New Jersey who helped the Hyatt hotel in downtown Morristown, New Jersey recycle their used linens to give out to the homeless

 

Mary Marzano, owner of Green Recoverings in Maplewood, New Jersey, delivers gently used linens from major hotels such as the Hyatt in Morristown, to the Salvation Army in Newark for re-use by the homeless and less fortunate.  Not only is this is such a great charity and ministry to the homeless, it’s also an extremely green and eco-friendly service.  Millions of pounds of linens are tossed in the trash, and ultimately the landfill, each year by hotels and consumers.  Yes, they are used linens, but they’ve all been washed and sanitized, so it’s perfect for someone who doesn’t have the money to afford linens or someone who has no home at all.  Here’s a quote from Mrs. Marzano:

"Bedding is expensive -- we take it for granted," Marzano said, noting hotels discard many tons of linens per year. "They just push them right in the Dumpster. I couldn't let that happen."

Because of such high standards of quality put forth by luxury hotel brands such as the Hyatt, The Plaza, and Hilton, they throw away linens all the time due to discoloration.

 

"There might end up being a discoloration, so it's not a clean white pillow case. We can't use that in a guest room," said Tom Blundell, general manager of the Hyatt Morristown. "It's still a good pillowcase. ... but eventually, it all lands up in the trash."

 

We thought this would be a great story to share around the holidays, because it fulfills two huge needs:  The need to give back to others, and the need to recycle and re-use goods that are a treasure to someone else.  This holiday season, think twice before throwing something away.  You never know who might want what you consider to be junk. 

(Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:43:26 GMT)




How To Avoid Green Washing At Your Business

Being green or going green is a hot trend in many different industries lately, because our awareness of how our action are affecting the environment has been heightened over the past decade.  Marketers know that consumers want to be more green, so they have picked up on the trend that some consumers will be more motivated to purchase a product or patronize a business with solid green practices.  However, a good thing can easily turn into a bad thing when used by someone with the wrong intentions. 

 

What is Green Washing? 

 

Greenwashing is the practice of making an unsubstantiated or misleading claim about the environmental benefits of a product, service, technology or company practice.

 

How To Avoid Green Washing

  • Be Transparent: Don’t hide anything from the consumer.  Tell them exactly why you consider the product or service to be green.  List all ingredients and explain the manufacturing process.  Every company that claims to be green or sell green products should have a section on their website dedicated to explaining why their product or service is green. 
  • Be Specific: You can explain all day long why you are green, but it’s so easy to be vague and use platitudes to mask the fact that you aren’t really green.  Give real examples and quantitative data about what makes you environmentally friendly.
  • Reach Out To Your Community:  If you are claiming to be a green company, then you should be involved in the community.  Volunteer for eco-friendly projects, donate money to environmental organizations, and purchase carbon offsets.  Your company is using a lot of energy and resources no matter how green your practices are, so the best way to offset that usage is to back to the environment. 
  • Black Up Your Claim:  If someone challenges your claims, have research and proof to back it up.
  • Avoid the “Lesser of Two Evils” approach:  A good example of this is eco-friendly herbicides or pesticides.  Using these chemicals, even if they are less harmful to the environment, are disturbing the natural order of the environment.

 

Hotels Going Green and RezHub Green Score Rating System

 

Are you a hotel manager/owner and thinking of improving the energy efficiency and sustainability of your hotel?  The benefits are great, but you must watch yourself, because it’s very easy to fall into the trap of green washing.  Our green score rating system is sophisticated enough to make sure hotels with green amenities are being evaluated fairly.  Getting a high ranking is not easy, and we made it tough for a reason.  Hotels shouldn’t be labeled “eco-friendly” unless they have a comprehensive green strategy.  If you would like your hotel to be rated by our green score rating system, be sure to contact us.  After January 1st, we will be rolling out an automated process for hotel managers and owners to log into our website and apply for a green score rating without manually contacting us.  More details to come on that in the future.

(Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:40:38 GMT)




Our Exhibit At The 2nd Annual Green Lodging Conference in Orlando, Florida

For the past three days, we have been making new friends and learning about green lodging at the 2nd Annual Green Lodging and Hospitality Conference in Orlando, Florida at the Rosen Centre Hotel.  The event was put on by the TREEO program of the University of Florida. 

 

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What Were We Doing There?

We set up an exhibit to inform hoteliers about our automated green auditing application that we will be rolling out January 1st, 2010.  This will allow hoteliers to come to our site and submit their green amenities to us for review of a green score rating without emailing or calling us.  Here is a video cast of Will (our technology director) explaining it while we are on-location at the conference.

 

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If you represent a hotel in our database, and you are starting or have completed a green amenities program for your hotel, we’d love to rate your hotel!  Check back after January 1st to learn more about our automated process!

(Fri, 11 Dec 2009 19:16:25 GMT)




How To Make Your Holiday Decorations More Green

Every year in December the energy usage in the United States spikes because we light up the skies with outdoor lighting and lawn ornaments as a symbol of the upcoming holiday season.  Kids love decorations, and let’s face it, adults love them too.  There’s nothing more fun than driving around the neighborhood to check out everyone’s decorations.  But with today’s technology, there are so many ways we can save energy and make our decorations more sustainable. 

Here is a great video that aired on the Early Show a few days ago about going green with Christmas decorations.

 

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More Tips For Making Your Holiday Decorations More Green:

  1. Wrap gifts up in the comics section of the newspaper (Kids love this)
  2. Buy a timer for your lights, so they are never left on the entire night.
  3. Home Depot will give you a credit towards LED lights for turning in your old lights
  4. Break out all of your serving ware instead of using plastic and styrofoam for holiday parties.
  5. Avoid using decorations like tinsel and fake snow that cannot be re-used.

 

You’ll Save Money

One of the great added benefits about going green is that you often save money.  How many of you dread getting your utilities bill in January?  It can be sky-high with all of the energy usage from Christmas lights and heating your home.  Following these tips will help you save a lot of money this holiday season and allow you to have more money to buy gifts and have fun with your family!

(Tue, 01 Dec 2009 15:54:41 GMT)




Tips For Going Green This Thanksgiving

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If you haven’t already heard, Green Travel Hub hosts a chat event every Wednesday at 2pm EST. called “Green Chat”.  It is hosted on Twitter, and we follow the hash tag: #greenchat.  The best way to follow our green chat is by becoming a member of our Twub, which is basically an application that organizes hash tag conversations for you.  We actually won’t be having a green chat this week because of the Thanksgiving hoilday, but we will be back next week!  Last week, we discussed how to make your Thanksgiving holiday more green.  Here are some of the tips that came from the chat. 

 

  1. Travel by car this week if you are traveling less than 300 miles.  Rent a hybrid car if you want to make your travel extra GREEN.
  2. Get your car tuned up and check fluids and tire pressure before driving to save fuel.
  3. Car pool to dinner with other family members.
  4. Car pool with friend and family on Black Friday to get good deals. It always helps to be in a group, because you can spread out and grab all of the good deals.
  5. Choose an eco-friendly airline like Jet Blue or Southwest Airlines.
  6. Don’t deep fry your turkey.  You’ll pollute the air and many people don’t dispose of the oil grease properly.
  7. Avoid using plastic/paper eating utensils and plates on Thanksgiving. 
  8. Support your local fruit and vegetable farmers and buy fresh produce from a farmer’s market.
  9. Use recycled aluminum foil to wrap your turkey.
  10. Use organic spices for cooking

There are so many ways to make your Thanksgiving more environmentally friendly, and the best way is to be the least wasteful as possible.  Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on all of the blessings in our life, and one of those blessings is a beautiful planet to live on.  Let’s all be mindful of that this holiday!  From all of us at RezHub.com, have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.  Drive safe on the roads this weekend!

(Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:27:24 GMT)




Top 5 Green Hotels in Boston, Massachusetts

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Boston is rich in historical tradition, and it’s a sports fanatic’s dream.  Bostonians are also very environmentally conscious, and many hotels in the Boston area have stepped up to the plate to provide hotels with a strong green initiative.  Here are our top 5 based on our green score rating system. 

 

Seaport Hotel and Seaport World

green score rating: 4 out of 5

 

Seaport’s fresh and inviting surroundings reflect its rejuvenating location on Boston’s historic waterfront. Stunning views, convenient location and a gracious

city, make this hotel a great place to stay!  Seaport participates in earth-friendly housekeeping, they use energy start appliances, use fresh-air exchange systems, compost food, and recycle all plastic, disposables, and paper!

 

Come check the rates at this green hotel

 

The Back Bay Hotel

green score rating: 4 out of 5

The Back Bay Hotel is located at the former Boston Police Headquarters, offering an unusual fusion of old and new with a historic building and spacious elegance, updated with exquisitely detailed design and world-class service.

 

The Back Bay Hotel looks to preserve the environment by recycling, providing earth-friendly housekeeping, fresh-air exchange, offering organic food, composting food waste, and participating in energy conservation programs.

 

Come check the rates at this green hotel

 

The Lenox Hotel

green score rating: 4 out of 5

 

Since 1963, the Saunders family has been at the helm of the Lenox, overseeing day-to-day operations and a series of meticulous restoration.  The Lenox Hotel is situated one mile away from Fenway Park, Museum of Fine Arts, Swan Boats/Public Gardens, and Hynes Convention Center.

 

The Lenox Hotel has many green features including earth-friendly housekeeping, re-usable service items, non-toxic cleaning agents, conserving water, giving to non-profits, low-flow showers/toilets, and compact flourescent lighting! 

 

Come check the rates at this green hotel

 

Nine Zero Hotel – A Kimpton Hotel

green score rating: 3 out of 5

Renovated in 2002, the Luxurious Hotel Comprises 190 Rooms Spread Over 19 Floors. Guests Are Invited Into the Air-Conditioned Foyer With 24-Hour Reception.  Situated in the Ladder District in downtown Boston, the Nine Zero Hotel - a Kimpton Hotel is minutes from the Logan International Airport, and steps away from the Boston Common, Beacon Hill, the Financial District, and the Faneuil Hall.

 

Kimpton Hotels are well-known for their green initiatives, here are some that this hotel boasts: earth-friendly housekeeping, participating in energy conservation programs, offering organic food, conserving water, giving to non-profits, and using re-usable service items.

 

Come check the rates at this green hotel

 

Hyatt Regency Boston

green score rating: 3 out of 5

Experience the excitement of the city at Hyatt Regency Boston. Just one block from the Boston Common and within walking distance of attractions, shopping and theaters, our downtown Boston hotel is ideal for leisure or business. Tour the Freedom Trail, shop at Faneuil Hall, visit museums, or catch a game at Fenway Park.
Delight in this newly renovated Boston Commons hotel – just steps from Chinatown and connected to the T. Rejuvenate your body and spirit in our spa, sauna, Eucalyptus steam room, pool, sun terrace and lounge. The first Boston member of the Green Hotels Association, our award-winning accommodations are eco-, family- and pet-friendly.  Contemporary-style rooms, delicious dining and more await you at this luxurious Hyatt hotel in downtown Boston.

 

The Hyatt participates in earth-friendly housekeeping, energy conservation, bulk soap & toiletries, recycling, conserving water, re-usable service items, and composting food.

 

Come check the rates at this green hotel

(Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:58:33 GMT)




RezHub Creates Social Media Hub and Green Chat On Twitter

 

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At RezHub.com, we understand that you lead a busy life, and as green conscious consumers, we know that you hate when companies waste tons of paper on direct mail, flyers, and other marketing mediums that waste paper.  That is one of the reasons we are committed to using social media to spread the news about RezHub, because it is a very efficient and eco-friendly way to send updates to our loyal customers.  We also know how confusing it can be to keep up with all of the different social networking websites and the different profiles of many different companies, so we have developed a one-stop social media hub for all of our social networking presences on Twitter and Facebook.  Here is a screen shot of our social media hub:

 

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We have embedded our Twitter stream for #greenchat, which I will explain below and our news stream from the Green Travel Hub Facebook Page. This makes it more convenient for you to keep up with RezHub.com and all of the daily updates and content that we provide to you on Twitter and Facebook.  Why should you follow us?  Because we will be offering exclusive content, deals and coupons, and discussing green topics that educate all of us on the green movement.

 

Green Chat On Twitter

 

Two weeks ago we experimented with starting a discussion about green travel, green living tips, and any other current events about the environment or eco-friendly initiatives.  We decided that Twitter would be a fun medium to hold this discussion, because it allows for anyone to jump in on the conversation through the use of Twitter hash tags.  We picked the hash tag, #greenchat, to start our conversation, on October 21st, at 2pm EST., the first #greenchat was held.  We have had several participants, and we have discussed topics such as these: 

  • Tips for making your holidays more green
  • Green travel tips
  • How to make your hotel stay more green
  • How to make your Halloween more green
  • Are companies exploiting the “green” angle?
  • Sharing our favorite green blogs/websites and gadgets.

 

We also found a great web application to organize, moderate, and archive our green chat discussion.  The name of the website is Twubs.com, and you can visit our green chat twubs page here. You can join the twubs green chat discussion here:

 

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From the twubs website, you can contribute to the conversation on Twitter, and one of our favorite features is that Twubs makes it easy to check out videos and pictures that are shared on Twitter during the green chat.

 

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Here are a few example of tweets from our prior green chat discussions: 

 

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We hope this discussion will continue to expand and become more viral over Twitter.  If you are interested in joining in, schedule time at 2pm EST on Wednesdays to be at your computer or smart phone. Visit the Twubs website and type in #greenchat to find us, or do this on Twitter Search, and you will see a running stream of tweets with the hash tag #greenchat.  Then, simply tweet something that is green/eco-friendly and include our hash tag, #greenchat!  It’s that simple.

 

(Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:58:10 GMT)




Top 5 Green Ski Resorts Around The United States

Ski season is coming up, and many of you are getting ready to hit the slopes.  Why not pick a resort that is environmentally responsible?  You’ll feel better about choosing a ski resort that tries to protect the environment, which is the same environment that gives you the ability to go skiing and snowboarding!  Here are 5 great ski resorts with a great, green initiative.

 

Park City Resort, Utah

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I have heard great things about skiing in Park City, Utah, and it’s also very snow boarding friendly.  For the past three years, Park City Ski Resort has performed an energy efficiency report to help reduce its carbon footprint and also cut down the cost of energy consumption. Thanks to the audit, Park City has trimmed the resort’s carbon footprint by over 15,000 tons. According to their Web site, this is equivalent to the greenhouse gas emissions of 2,492 passenger vehicles or the electricity use of 1,802 homes for one year. In 2004, Park City began using renewable energy to power.  They have also purchased more energy efficient snowmobiles and reduced their paper wasted consumption. 

The Aspen Skiing Company

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Aspen is considered to be the Mecca when it comes to skiing, and it’s also one of the most green ski resort towns.  The Aspen Skiing Company owns four different mountains in Aspen: Snowmass, Aspen, Aspen Highlands, and Buttermilk.  They began their eco initiatives back in 1997, and they have been the model for other resorts to follow their green initiatives lead.  They were the first to purchase wind power and they are one of the only resorts with a green building policy.  ASC has the largest photovoltaic system in the industry.  ASC also matches contributions from employees for local environmental causes.  I also hear the skiing is great, too!

 

The Smuggler’s Notch, Vermont

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I know that the East Coast just doesn’t compare to West Coast skiing, but if you want to spend a little less money and still get world-class skiing, check out The Smuggler’s Notch in Vermont.  They are a leader in the state of Vermont for sustainable building.  Smugglers’ Notch is also one of only a few mountains in the Northeast recognized as a member of Sustainable Slopes. The resort has extensive green initiatives , and include wildlife protection, energy efficiency, recycling, and water conservation.  Smuggler’s Notch is big on education, too.  They post signs prompting visitors how to preserve the environment, and there are many different nature activities that educate kids about the environment.

Smugglers’ also has a carpooling Web site and a free shuttle service serving the resort and neighboring cities.

 

Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort, Oregon

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Oregon is another one of those picturesque states with great skiing and breath-taking views.  Mt. Bachelor Resort recently hired a team of climatologists to conduct studies at Mt. Bachelor. The resort is seeking to drastically reduce their carbon footprint. The team is also consistently analyzing waste and recycling efforts and renewable energy.  They are also focusing on smaller efforts that lead to bigger green results. The resort uses recycled cooking oil for biofuel, non-petroleum based cleaners for housekeeping, wax-free recycled paper for insulated cups, and green cleaning agents for vehicles.  Mt. Bachelor’s tagline says it all in terms of their attitude towards preserving the environment: “Still as pure as the day it erupted.”

 

Sundance Resort, Utah

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Want to get really fancy and enjoy a ski resort at its finest?  Robert Redford’s Sundance Village and Ski Resort, located in Northern Utah's Provo Canyon, this world-class resort does a great job at greening their resort. Each room is designed with environmental sustainability in mind. Sundance participates in Green by NATÜRA, the first in-room eco-friendly amenities program. Shampoo and conditioner bottles are made from corn-based biodegradable material; and soap and accessory cartons are made from natural recycled paper and printed with soy based inks.  The fine cuisine is created with local food and organic alternatives.  Guests who stay at Sundance are encouraged to participate in linen re-use and recycling programs.  We like that Sundance is unique in offering guests access to a full-time naturalist, available all four seasons. Winter brings various educational programs provided by the Sundance Resort educating guests about the wonderful wildlife ecology in and around Utah.  If you want a truly unique experience, be sure to visit this resort. 

(Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:31:32 GMT)




Top 5 Green Hotels in Portland, Oregon

 

Portland, Oregon is a beautiful city and its natural beauty is why it has become one of the fastest growing and most popular cities in the Northwest.  The people of Portland strive to do everything they can to preserve their environment, and here are some hotels that are contributing to that effort. 

 

Doubletree Hotel Portland

 

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The Doubletree Hotel in Portland was given a 4 out of 5 green score by RezHub.com for their commitment to green initiatives.  The Doubletree Hotel is located across the street from Lloyd Center Mall and approximately nine miles from Portland International Airport.  Some green amenities include earth friendly housekeeping, bulk soap & toiletries, recycles disposables, composts food waste, and gives back to non-profit organizations. 

 

This hotel also offers a fitness center, swimming pool, meeting rooms, dry cleaning, a restaurant on-site, and a business center to get work done or fax out important documents.  Click here to book a reservation for this green hotel in Portland, Oregon.

 

 

Hotel Vintage Plaza – A Kimpton Hotel

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The Vintage Plaza also received a 4 out of 5 green score by RezHub.com, which is outstanding, because very few hotels are ever given a 5 out of 5.  Occupying a restored 1894 building, and recently completing a four million dollar renovation of guest rooms and lobby space, this hotel is in Portland's shopping and financial district, two blocks from Pioneer Courthouse Square.  The Vintage Plaza offers earth friendly housekeeping, they participate in energy conservation programs, recycle, compost food waste, offer organic food, and have a fresh-air exchange system.

 

Other amenities include a fitness center, a business center, a restaurant, meeting rooms, and they accept pets.  Click here to book a reservation or learn more about this green hotel in Portland, Oregon.

Hotel Monaco Portland – A Kimpton Hotel

 

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The Hotel Monaco, considered to be an architectural masterpiece and dedicated to the art community, received a 3 out of 5 green score rating by RezHub.com.  The Hotel Monaco Portland is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Portland on the corner of 5th and Washington Street.  Hotel Monaco offers green amenities such as earth friendly housekeeping, recycling, conserving water, offering low-flow showers and toilets, uses re-usable service items, and uses non-toxic earth friendly cleaning agents.

 

Hotel Monaco also offers family rooms, a fitness center, a restaurant, meeting rooms, dry cleaning, and a spa!  Click here to book a reservation or learn more about this green hotel in Portland, Oregon.

Hilton Portland and Executive Tower

hilton The Hilton Portland and Executive Tower was given a 3 out of 5 green score rating by RezHub.com.  The Hilton Portland is located nine miles from Portland International Airport, at the center of the city's business and entertainment district. It’s also within three blocks of the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. They offer green amenities such as giving to non-profits, conserving water, participating in an energy conservation program, using re-usable service items, composting food waste, and they offer a fresh-air exchange system.

 

The Hilton Portland also offers a fitness center, a swimming pool, meeting rooms, a business center, a restaurant, dry cleaning, and pets are accepted.  Click here to book a reservation or learn more about this green hotel in Portland, Oregon.

 

Silver Cloud Inn – Portland Downtown

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The Silver Cloud Inn in Downtown Portland was given a 2 out of 5 green score rating by RezHub.com.The Silver Cloud Inn is a beautiful modern Inn located in the heart of northwest Portland's boutique shopping district.  They offer amenities such as earth friendly housekeeping, using reusable service items, educate others about green programs, use a fresh-air exchange system, and conserves water.

 

They also offer family rooms, FREE breakfast, a fitness center, meeting rooms, a business center, and dry cleaning.  Click here to book a reservation or learn more about this green hotel in Portland, Oregon.

(Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:57:55 GMT)




Alto Hotel on Bourke Given 4 out of 5 Green Score Rating

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We are always looking for hotels with a strong green initiative, and Alto Hotel fits the bill.  They have totally transformed the way they do business by initiatives that promote sustainability and reusability.  We were so impressed by the steps they took to improve their hotel with their environmentally friendly improvements, that we awarded them a 4 out of 5 green score rating based on this green score points system.  Here are a few improvements they have made:

 

  • 100% of all electricity used is WIND generated – we use only Green Earth Electricity
  • Our A/C plant has a 6 star energy rating that uses inverter & movement sensor techology
  • Rain water is used for public toilet cisterns, gardening and cleaning duties
  • Hot water is heated "on demand" the energy savings of this is substantial
  • We have eliminated all plastic bottles for toiletries and replaced them with refillable, pump-action dispensers. These dispensers will hopefully never see landfill and the shampoo, conditioner and hand-soap used in them are biodegradable
  • Organic [vegetable] waste is composted onsite and does not do to landfill. Used cooking oil is collected and recycled into biodiesel
  • Guests are given an options not to have their toweling & linen changed daily.
  • First hotel in the Pacific region to use Saflocks biodegradable key cards made from cornstarch. Even our pens are biodegradable
  • Complimentary recharging of electric vehicles from Green Earth electricity (100% renewable resources)

 

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Not only is Alto Hotel helping to sustain the environment, but they are also improving the amenities offered to their guests and they are saving money on energy costs and the cost of doing business.  Many businesses do not realize the benefits of going green, but it’s hotels like this that are setting a great example for how to improve your business model while helping the environment.  Visit their website for more information and book a green hotel stay if you plan on visiting Melbourne, Australia

(Thu, 08 Oct 2009 18:21:17 GMT)




5 Popular Ecotourism Locations To Visit

The Galapagos Islands

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These islands are just off the shore of Ecuador, and Charles Darwin made these islands famous when he did much of his scientific research on these islands.  The Galapagos National Park and the Galapagos Conservancy websites will give you a good idea of what to expect and how to responsibly visit this beautiful and delicate ecosystem. 

 

Alaska

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Alaska boasts some of the most beautiful and breath-taking scenery in the world.  With over 365 million acres of sparsely populated land, the Alaska ecosystem remains preserved and virtually untouched.  You can hike Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park or visit the Tongass and Chugach rainforests.  It’s common to sight beautiful birds, wolves, bears, and bald eagles in Alaska.  If you love the outdoors and plenty of fresh air, Alaska is the place for you.  The McKinley Chalet Resort in Denali National Park has a 3 out of 5 green score rating on RezHub.com. 

 

Costa Rica

 

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Costa Rica is well-known as one of the premier ecotourism destinations for travelers looking for a great ecotourism experience.  The Tabacón Hot Springs are known for their healing properties and natural beauty. The Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort offers several value packages for those wanting to combine luxury and outdoor activities during their trip.  Search for green hotels in San Jose, Costa Rica.

 

Kenya

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For a different ecosystem experience, visit the desert plains of Kenya.  You’ll get to see animals in their natural habitat that are normally only seen in zoos such as zebras, gazelles, lions, giraffes, and elephants.  There are over 50 parks to choose from. 

 

New Zealand

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Did you watch the Lord of the Rings trilogy and think to yourself, “Wow, that is beautiful!”  All three movies were shot in beautiful New Zealand.  New Zealand is a nature traveler's paradise, particularly so for those seeking outdoor adventure. Urupukapuka Island offers snorkeling, nature walks, hiking, and plenty of beaches. Tourism New Zealand offers many resources for vacation planning. 

 

Click here to find more discount green hotels.

(Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:32:59 GMT)




Green Travel Hub Favorite Articles Of The Week

Sometimes it’s hard to find all of the best articles to read when there is so much great content on blogs and travel websites.  At RezHub.com, we are always trying to make your life easier, so here are some of our favorite articles of the week!

  1. Book reuse program starts at destination hotels and resorts: Destination Hotels & Resorts, popular for their eco-minded mentality toward hospitality, has just launched a new company-wide campaign called “Read & Reuse” – designed by the brand’s “Green Teams” to address the thousands of pounds of books travelers leave at hotels and resorts each year by collecting books to be donated to local libraries, schools and non-profits
  2. Top Green Cities in the World: What are the top green cities in the world? There are plenty of others in the publishing and green world who have created scientifically calculated (and not so scientifically calculated) lists of top green cities.
  3. 6 Fun, Green Outdoor Activities:   Remember when you were young and played outside all day long?  I do. I used to come home from school and put on my roller skates and I would not come back until dinner time and then after dinner I would go out again. If I wasn’t roller skating I was riding my bike. I had an ugly old bike with a banana seat and curved handlebars but I loved that thing. Many children don’t do that anymore and they are missing out.  Not just on exercise and fresh air but a true appreciation for being outisde.
  4. Cell Phones Made of Waste Wood?  There is just something about a wood case that gives electronics an heirloom feeling. Perhaps if cell phones were a bit warmer, a little heavier, a little earthier, people might keep them longer than the average 18 months before upgrading again.
  5. Would you buy an electric, hybrid vehicle?  I am anxiously awaiting the development of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Apparently, I am not alone. According to the “Electric Vehicle Consumer Survey” conducted by Pike Research, 48 percent of consumers said they are “’extremely’ or ‘very’ interested in purchasing a PHEV with a 40-mile range on a single charge”.
  6. We Don’t Need A Green Everything:  Not everything needs, or should, be labeled or branded as being “green”. Have you guys noticed how every company on the face of the earth is starting to label their product, no matter what it is, as “green”? I have – and one that stands out as of late is an “Eco-Friendly Paintless Auto Dent Repair” business. Really?

Hope you liked the articles that we selected.  Do you have any others to share?  Post them in a comment below! 

(Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:34:54 GMT)




Travel Photo Of The Day: Key West, Florida Sunset

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The Keys and Key West, Florida are a hidden gem off the southern tip of Florida.  Many travelers think of Daytona Beach, Destin, Orlando, and South Beach in Miami when they think of traveling to Florida.  The Keys are a chain of small islands off the southern tip of Florida.  I recently visited Marathon Key, and I had not been to the Keys in 10 years.  It reminded me of what I have been missing.  The sunrises and sunsets are breath-taking, and the ecological wildlife is like no other.  From the dock of our condo, we saw stingrays, sea turtles, tarpon, and dolphin!

What To Do In The Keys

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