Greener Hotels, Venues, and Vendors

CHAPTER 9Chapter 9Greener Hotels, Venues, and VendorsLearning ObjectivesHow LEED-certified buildings can host successful greener meetings and eventsHow to begin your greening process with your own officeHow the hospitality industry is working to provide greener hotelsCHAPTER 9Learning ObjectivesHow sustainable convention centers, sports arenas, and theaters can support greener meetings and eventsHow to bring exhibitors at conferences and tradeshows into the greening processHow vendors of lighting, sound, special effects, linens, and other goods and services can support sustainable meetings and eventsCHAPTER 9Opening ActivityPresent group dinner party menus.What would be the perfect sustainable venue to host this event?CHAPTER 9Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)Sustainable sitesWater efficiencyEnergy and atmosphereMaterials and resourcesIndoor environmental qualityLocations and linkagesAwareness and educationInnovation in designRegional priorityCHAPTER 9Greener HotelsEnergy and water efficiencyTowel reuse programOrganic toiletriesWaste minimizationCHAPTER 9Fairmont Eco-meetCHAPTER 9Category Sustainable InitiativesEco-accommodation Energy and water efficiency Waste management and recyclingEco-cuisine Local, organic foods Vegetarian options Food waste composting Food redistribution programsEco-serviceEliminating disposables Recycling stations in all meeting rooms White boards used instead of flip charts Option to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)Eco-programming Walking tours or outdoor activities Education regarding local environmental and heritage issuesParticipation in environmental conservation or species protection initiativesGreener Convention CentersConnect with local cultureCentral location, linked to public transitWorking toward municipal environmental goalsEducate exhibitors on sustainabilityRenewable energy optionsRedistribution programWillingness to work with clients to achieve sustainability goalsCHAPTER 9Green BathroomsCHAPTER 9Gerding Theatre features a 10,000-gallon underground cistern that harvest rainwater and redirects it for use in the toilets. Portland Center Stage’s performance season occurs during Portland’s peak rainy season, to make this rainwater available when it is in highest demand. Courtesy of the Portland Center Stage.Outdoor VenuesCHAPTER 9Pillars Organic Cafe used hay bales as furniture at The Big Tent.Greener ExhibitorsCHAPTER 9Fayre Earth Gift Shop presents colorful picture frames and accessories made from recycled paper.Saffron Winds (www.safronwinds.com) presented designer handbags made from reused mosquito netting at The Big Tent. Green LightsCHAPTER 9Brazil! Brazil! performs with LED lighting at The Big Tent.Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC)Check out www.mcec.com.au:How is sustainability explained?Who is their target market?CHAPTER 9Lightning RoundLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)Reverse osmosis (RO) plantWorm binsChilled beamsEnvironmental artVendorsLaser emitting diodes (LEDs)Plasma lampsHydrogen fuel cellCHAPTER 9HomeworkChoose a tourist bureau to represent at IMEX (www.imex-frankfurt.com).Design a sustainable exhibit to represent your destination as an ecotourist paradise.Incorporate local culture of your destination.Construct an environmentally friendly booth.Plan for low-impact travel and shipping to IMEX.CHAPTER 9