NEW YORK—InterContinental New York Barclay recently announced it has been accepted as a Gold level GreenLeader into the new TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program. The program helps travelers plan greener trips by identifying environmentally-friendly accommodations across the United States.
Additionally, the hotel announced it was recently ranked as the No. 1 Green Hotel in New York on TripAdvisor—a nod to the InterContinental New York Barclay’s assertive sustainability program which includes 100 percent wind powered energy, organic, seasonal, natural or local food, on-site composting, recycling and reduced paper, compact fluorescent bulb lighting, roof top garden with honeybee maintenance, and an energetic variety of volunteer, mentorship and charitable efforts.
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.
Green Efforts Attract Guests
“Our TripAdvisor GreenLeader Gold status and No. 1 Green Hotel ranking in New York City were honors illustrating that such efforts attract guests and companies who care for the environment,” said, Hervé Houdré, regional director of operations and general manager of the InterContinental New York Barclay. “We will continue to support a sustainable development strategy at our hotel and within the hospitality sector, encouraging the support of communities and a clean planet.”
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 leading accommodations such as the InterContinental New York Barclay, and are pleased to share their eco-friendly practices with our online audience of more than 200 million travelers.”
Go to the InterContinental New York Barclay and TripAdvisor.
