BELLEVUE, WASH.—To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, Expedia.com, the leading online travel agency, announced that it has greatly expanded the company’s Green Hotel program. The new program now offers more than 1,700 green hotels to travelers who prioritize environmental sustainability. These hotels are certified by a cross-section of organizations, including Green Seal, Green Key, LEED and STEP.
“At Expedia.com, we realize that green travel is an important offering to a dedicated, passionate set of travelers,” said Tim MacDonald, senior vice president and general manager, Expedia.com. “By offering green-certified hotels, carbon offset options for flights and environmental travel tips, we offer a unique one-stop shop for the green traveler who is committed to traveling in a socially responsible manner.”
Expedia.com’s Green Hotels program, which launched in April of 2008, is now six times larger than last year. It now features more than 1,700 supply partners and more than 80 green certification programs. Expedia.com has also partnered with TerraPass to create carbon offset bundles, based on distance flown, to fund clean energy and carbon reduction projects. Travelers can add a TerraPass to their flight by utilizing the “Travel Accessories” section of the trip customization page.
For more information on Expedia’s new eco friendly travel options, visit www.expedia.com/green.
