HORSHAM, PA.—Green Key Global, the operator of the Green Key Eco-Rating Program (Green Key), announced that Green Key is participating in Sabre Holdings’ new eco-certified hotel program. Sabre’s eco-certified hotel program addresses travelers’ growing desires for environmentally responsible accommodations by providing clear and easy access to sustainable hotels throughout Sabre’s portfolio.
Green Key, which is the world’s largest green hotel certification program with more than 2,700 member hotels, provides Sabre with its list of Green Key member hotels that have earned a 3-Key Rating or higher for participation in the program and the Eco Certified designation. These hotels are then included in Sabre platforms, including:
• Sabre Red Workspace, where nearly 200,000 users can shop and book eco-certified hotels using current amenity search functionality that includes an easy-to-spot icon and a unique amenity code;
• Sabre’s Hotel RFP tool, where nearly 2,000 corporate and agency customers are able to specify eco-certified hotels during the RFP process;
• Travelocity Business, which designates eco-certified hotels to help agents and travelers shop and book participating hotels; and
• Travelocity, the only Online Travel Agency to flag green hotels directly in the main shopping path and provide a “search by” feature.
The Sabre Eco-Certified Hotel Program is a natural extension of the company’s leadership in sustainable travel; Travelocity, a Sabre subsidiary, has offered a Green Hotel Directory since 2009. Green Key has contributed to the directory since its inception.
“Green Key was one of the original partners in Travelocity’s Green Hotel program and we are pleased to have them as a partner for the expanded Sabre program,” says Leilani Latimer, director of Sustainability Initiatives for Sabre Holdings. “Green Key is well recognized in the industry and is engaged with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council to align their program with the GSTC criteria; the framework for our program.”
The Green Key Eco-Rating program ranks, certifies and inspects hotels based on their commitment to sustainable operations and practices. The program consists of a 160-question self-assessment that results in a ranking of 1-5 keys, as well as on-site inspections. In addition, members receive performance reports, a membership plaque, access to exclusive member resources, listing on the www.greenkeyglobal.com website and exposure via Green Key’s network of marketing partners, including Travelocity and Sabre.
