The Lodge Awarded TRIPADVISOR GREENLEADERS™ Status.
The Lodge Awarded TRIPADVISOR GREENLEADERS™ Status.
From: Tripadvisor.com
Detroit Lakes – 05/13/13 – Best Western Premier The Lodge on Lake Detroit today proudly announced it has been accepted as a Silver level GreenLeader into the new TripAdvisor® GreenLeaders™ program, which helps travelers plan greener trips by identifying environmentally-friendly accommodations across the U.S.
TripAdvisor GreenLeaders have met a set of environmental standards developed for TripAdvisor by a leading environmental consulting firm, with input from expert partners. The more green practices a hotel has in place, the higher its GreenLeader level, which is shown on the property’s listing on the TripAdvisor site.
Travelers can now search for accommodations that have a GreenLeaders status on the TripAdvisor site, and view a detailed list of environmentally-friendly practices that they can expect at each location.
“TripAdvisor GreenLeaders are leading the hospitality industry in making efforts to improve their environmental footprint,” said Jenny Rushmore, director of responsible travel at TripAdvisor. “We greatly applaud these accommodations and are pleased to share their eco-friendly practices with our online audience of more than 200 million travelers.”
The TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program was developed in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® program, the U.S. Green Building Council, and the United Nations Environment Programme. For more information, please visit www.tripadvisor.com/GreenLeaders.
The Lodge on Lake Detroit GreenLeaders – Silver level
All green practices
General
Tracks energy use
Regularly measures and records energy use (at least 4 times a year)
Towel reuse program
Program includes housekeeper training and regular checks
Linen reuse program
Program includes housekeeper training and regular checks
Recycles waste
Recycles at least two types of waste, such as paper, glass, plastic and cardboard.
Recycling bins in guest rooms
Guests sort trash and recyclable waste into separate bins in their room
Recycling sorted offsite
Waste disposal company separates trash and recyclable waste
Staff training on green practices
Staff trained at least once a year on implementing the hotel’s green practices
Education for guests on green practices
Guests can learn about the property’s green practices before or during their stay
At least 75% of interior lightbulbs are energy-efficient
Energy efficient lightbulbs include compact fluorescent (CFL), LED, and T5/T8 fluorescent bulbs
“Wonderful hotel! Has a `lodge’ theme, and you can tell that a lot of thought, money, planning, and effort went into the building of this hotel. Lots of natural wood throughout the building. Hotel is right on a lake, has a dock, and strongly promotes its `green’ theme, which is nice. Rooms are quiet and were very clean. High-end toiletries. Hotel is within walking distance of a beautiful nature walk/bike trail and gas station/convenience store, with eateries/other stores within one to two miles.”
DEBORAH L. – TRIP ADVISOR GUEST
“Amazing hotel! They pride themselves on the eco-green atmosphere with biodegradable products and opportunities to re-use, re-new and refresh. The in-house spa features massages, facials, the whole pedi-mani routine. There is a perfect size pool and the rooms are fantastic. There is even a night light system in the bathrooms for any late night visits. Big oversize chairs to lounge in and comfy beds with beautiful linens. The staff is friendly and responsive. A great place to unwind and have an enjoyable glass of wine in the lobby while watching the sunset over the water.”
JANICE M – TRIP ADVISOR GUEST
