The AAA Four-Diamond Celebration Hotel Adopts
Green Practices to Earn Florida Green Lodging Designation

Celebration, Fla. – March 13, 2009 – The AAA Four-Diamond Celebration Hotel, a Kessler Collection boutique hotel, has request to be designated as a Florida Green Lodging Certified Hotel. The voluntary state initiative provides the lodging industry with technical assistance, encouraging hotels to adopt cost-saving “green” practices that reduce waste and conserve natural resources.

To become a designated member of the Florida Green Lodging Program, hotels must implement a variety of green practices. The Celebration Hotel has already exceeded the state’s base requirements by instituting a variety of initiatives, including, but not limited to: 

• Water Conservation
• Towel and Linen Reuse Program in guest rooms
• Low-flow faucets, shower heads, and toilets installed in guest rooms
• Automatic faucets and toilets in the public areas restrooms

• Energy Efficiency
• Use of Energy Star rated equipment throughout the hotel
• Programmable thermostats for public areas and meeting space
• Sensor-activated lighting installed indoors & outdoors
• Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) in 100% of guest rooms
• Compact fluorescent bulbs (CFL) used in lobby, meeting space, and public areas
• Computerized Energy Management System installed

• Waste Reduction
• Guest and hotel recycling programs for office paper, newspaper, magazines, aluminum cans, steel cans and corrugated cardboard
• Purchasing office-supplies that meet a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content
• Implemented source reduction via bulk purchasing & centralized distribution
• Reduction of office paper use by converting collateral, proposals, and menus to e-documents

• Clean Air Practices
• Using environmentally preferred cleaning products throughout the hotel
• Automatic Installation of MERV 8 filters for cleaner air
• Extensive preventative maintenance program for central air units

Grant Bannen, Celebration Hotel General Manger says, “We are proud to announce that the Celebration Hotel has exceeded the requirements for the Florida Green Lodging Program. Our entire staff of Grand Performers is committed to our sustainable effort to conserve and protect Florida’s resources.”

“The Green Lodging program has been fully implemented at the Celebration Hotel,” says Director of Sales & Marketing, Kevin Donahue. “During the process, we learned several best practices that we believe can assist our meeting planners in hosting ‘green meetings’ and taking measures back to their companies as sustained initiatives.”

Launched in March 2004, the Florida Green Lodging Program establishes environmental guidelines for hotels and motels to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution. As reward for designation, the state is recommending designated properties in the Florida Green Lodging Program to companies and trade organizations seeking environmentally conscious lodging and convention facilities. For more information about the Florida Green Lodging Program, visit www.dep.state.fl.us/greenlodging.

For reservations and further information, please call 407-566-6000 or visit www.celebrationhotel.com.

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