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The Greening of the Hotel Industry

Posted on June 30, 2008

Going green' is more than a mere fad in the hotel industry. The San Francisco based Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants began implementing environmental initiatives in 1985. Twenty years later Kimpton created EarthCare, which has over 40 eco-friendly practices, including energy and water conservation. In 2006 Kimpton earned the National GeoTourism Award given by National Geographic Traveler and the Travel Industry Association of America. The state of California acknowledged Kimpton's efforts. Supporting a sustainable world has long been a core, guiding principle behind our business practices, ...

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