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US hotel gives Hilton a boost in earnings... and other international news

Essential news from around the world, including: Canadian ski resort wins responsible tourism award; Hong Kong visitor numbers fall; Rocco gets news global sales director
Posted: 01 November 2006 | 10:48

Gleneagles hotel to introduce a 'carbon levy'

Gleneagles logoGleneagles Hotel in Scotland is planning to introduce a 'carbon levy' so its guests can help reduce the impact of travel on the environment.
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 17:17

World economy to suffer if global warming not tackled urgently

global warmingA new report on climate change has predicted that the world will suffer irreversible economic damage unless it acts now to combat the effects of global warming.
Posted: 30 October 2006 | 10:47

Set an example and cut carbon

The industry can help to tackle climate change and show environmental leadership with energy efficiency. Ian Pearson, climate change and environment minister, explains how
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 16:06

Government hits back over 'Part L' building regulations criticism

The Government has played down fears that its plans to tighten building regulations and reduce emissions could adversely impact the viability of older hotels.
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 11:54

Recycling to fuel the future

The search for renewable sources of fuel has been ongoing for decades, but now the spotlight is on the catering industry, as companies are urged to recycle today's waste cooking oil for tomorrow's fuel. Anna McNamara investigates.
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 00:00

Alternate energies: Earth, wind and fire

Reducing energy bills and waste is a good step towards a greener policy, but what are the options for businesses that want to go further and cut out fossil fuel consumption entirely? Tom Vaughan investigates
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 00:00

Christina's diary: 16 October

Christina Simons and David MascordChristina Simons, who owns the Cottage hotel in the New Forest with husband David Mascord, has decided to make her nine-bedroom, 250-year old former forester's cottage greener. This is her diary...
Posted: 26 October 2006 | 00:00

Green tourism: Green into gold

As green tourism goes mainstream and increasing numbers of hospitality businesses recognise the potential for showcasing their green credentials, environmental public relations expert Claire Lalaguna finds out what works best
Posted: 25 October 2006 | 00:00

Greener food transport

I was interested to read your Green Month feature headed "Clean up your act" (Caterer, 19 October, page 50) offering solutions for a greener catering industry.
Posted: 25 October 2006 | 00:00

Case Study: Kitley House hotel

In the past six years major efforts have been made to adopt greener business practices at the 19-bedroom Kitley House hotel near Plymouth - with huge cost savings as a result.
Posted: 23 October 2006 | 12:41

Warewashing and laundry: How to save money

Caterers consume massive quantities of water, energy and cleaning chemicals, particularly on tasks such as warewashing and laundry. But many of the benefits go straight down the drain. Bruce Whitehall and David Clarke look at solutions that could save money and benefit the planet
Posted: 20 October 2006 | 00:00

Energy Roundtable: Getting the message across

Energy, water and waste management programmes can improve the performance of the industry but the message is not always getting across to operators. Caterer and Considerate Hoteliers invited some experts to debate the issues. Rosalind Mullen reports
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Water-saving policies

CHOT 150606Now that summer is over and the wet British weather is back, the headline-making warnings over chronic water shortages of a few months ago seem a distant memory. Yet, water-saving policies are now more important for your business than ever. Emma Allen reports
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

A question of waste

Jennie PriceThe green agenda has hardly been out of the news recently. Climate change is grabbing the front pages as never before, and the public increasingly want to know what the businesses they deal with are doing to protect the environment. The hospitality sector needs to respond to this challenge.
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Top 10 tactics for waste and recycling, by WRAP

Here is a top-10 list of actions to get you started on implementing a waste minimisation and recycling programme for your business. If you work through these actions, you will soon realise the business benefits.
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Case study: Heatherleigh hotel

Any guest who checks in to the seven-bedroom Heatherleigh hotel on the Isle of Wight is advised to turn off the tap when cleaning their teeth.
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Christina's Diary: 2 - 6 October

Christina Simons, who owns the Cottage hotel in the New Forest with husband David Mascord, has decided to make her nine-bedroom, 250-year-old former forester's cottage greener. So far she has begun by using sustainable products and improved insulation. This is her diary...
Posted: 19 October 2006 | 00:00

Christina's diary: July 2005 - January 2006

Christina Simons, (pictured left with husband David Mascord), owner of the Cottage hotel, a nine-bedroom 350-year-old forester's cottage in the heart of the New Forest, decided to make her business greener earlier last year. But it's easier said than done. This is her diary...
Posted: 18 October 2006 | 15:07

Christina's diary: Easter 2006 - September 2006

Christina Simons, who owns the Cottage hotel in the New Forest with husband David Mascord, has decided to make her nine-bedroom, 250-year-old former forester's cottage greener. So far she's begun by using sustainable products and improved insulation. This is her diary...
Posted: 18 October 2006 | 15:01

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