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Marriott to take part in Environmental Awareness Month

Marriott Grosvenor Square, London All of Marriott's 2,800 hotels across the globe are taking part in activities to mark Environmental Awareness Month during April, the company has announced.
Posted: 05 April 2007 | 10:04

World Travel & Tourism Council calls for debate on climate change

global warmingThe World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has launched an international campaign to encourage debate on climate change, ahead of its tourism summit next month.
Posted: 03 April 2007 | 12:00

A minute on the clock: Joe Levin

Joe Levin, managing director of the Capital Group of hotels and restaurants, is setting off on a charity trek to the North Pole next week.
Posted: 30 March 2007 | 00:00

Burger King to move to using ethical producers

Fast food giant Burger King has announced it will start buying eggs and pork from suppliers who keep their animals in more humane conditions.
Posted: 28 March 2007 | 12:30

Macdonald Hotels & Resorts introduces fish-friendly campaign

fish on iceMacdonald Hotels & Resorts is launching a fish-friendly campaign where all of its Scottish hotels will serve the same species in line with a seasonal fish calendar.
Posted: 19 March 2007 | 11:00

Hilton to introduce carbon-free electricity in 69 hotels

Hilton Hotels is planning to introduce carbon-free electricity for 69 of its hotels in the UK and Ireland this year.
Posted: 14 March 2007 | 12:20

Almost 90% of UK consumers believe the tourism industry should be more green

wind turbinesNearly 90% of UK consumers believe hotels and tourism companies have a responsibility to operate in a way that protects the environment, research has revealed.
Posted: 13 March 2007 | 16:06

Hospitality businesses call for more help to be green

Acorn House, London's first environmentally focused training restaurantThe Government has been urged to offer hospitality businesses more support on implementing green business practices, after research revealed the majority of operators in England and Wales are unhappy with the level of advice currently on offer.
Posted: 22 February 2007 | 13:00

Work begins on Scottish eco-friendly hotel

Artist impression of Allseasons MeadowsWork has begun on a £100m development in the west of Scotland centred around an eco-friendly hotel.
Posted: 22 February 2007 | 09:00

Energy solutions from Save Energy UK

Launched by brothers Paul and Steve Randall, the company aims to provide energy- and cost-saving solutions to businesses while conserving the local environment
Posted: 21 February 2007 | 12:16

Scotland: The greenest destination in Europe

The green movement may have captured the public imagination in a big way over the past 18 months, but some parts of the British Isles have been following an environmentally aware agenda for over a decade. Tom Vaughan reports on Scotland's claim to be the greenest destination in Europe
Posted: 15 February 2007 | 00:00

Scotland: Tartan tourism

The Scottish hospitality industry has been set a target of boosting tourism value by 50%. Rosalind Mullen spoke to Philip Riddle, chief executive of VisitScotland
Posted: 15 February 2007 | 00:00

London's Savoy wins Fairmont's Environmental Hotel of the Year Award

London's Savoy hotelLondon’s Savoy hotel has been named as Fairmont Hotels and Resorts’ Environmental Hotel of the Year 2006.
Posted: 12 February 2007 | 09:00

Global tourism industry must tackle climate change

global warmingThe international tourism industry must play its part in dealing with climate change, according to the secretary-general of the World Tourism Organisation.
Posted: 08 February 2007 | 10:00

Fairmont appoints director of environmental affairs

Michelle WhiteMichelle White has been promoted to director of environmental affairs at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.
Posted: 26 January 2007 | 09:30

Malmaison launches 'home-grown' menus

MalmaisonMalmaison has become the first UK hotel group to launch a new "home-grown and local" menu throughout all its properties.
Posted: 25 January 2007 | 15:00

Consumers' attitude is shifting towards green issues

fairtrade logoThe hospitality industry needs to adapt to the increasingly sophisticated luxury market and consumers’ growing taste for environmentally friendly products.
Posted: 17 January 2007 | 14:50

Saving energy boosts the bottom line

Adrian HarveyTaking responsibility for your energy consumption also makes good business sense, explains British Gas Business commercial director, Adrian Harvey
Posted: 17 January 2007 | 11:42

Royal Lancaster hotel enjoys double win in Considerate Hotelier awards

Royal Lancaster, LondonLondon’s Royal Lancaster hotel scooped two accolades at the Considerate Hotelier awards ceremony yesterday.
Posted: 16 January 2007 | 10:15

Emissions targets need cash backing

green wasteTravelodge backs mayor's plans but calls for more support
Posted: 12 January 2007 | 09:00

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