ORLANDO, FLA.—The second annual Green Lodging and Hospitality Conference will be held December 9 to 11 at Rosen Shingle Creek in Orlando, Fla. The theme of the conference is “Greener Roads Ahead.” The theme acknowledges the continuing need for the lodging industry to increase profitability by both reducing costs and increasing property revenues—all while minimizing environmental impact. The conference will help hoteliers and others that accommodate guests take the mystery out of going green and promises to make the business case that helping the environment can also help boost the bottom line. The event is open to owners and operators of any lodging establishment—inside and outside of Florida. Vendors are also welcome to participate.
The conference, which will be hosted by the TREEO Center, University of Florida, will include sessions focused on the following topics:
• Why go green? Hoteliers discuss the development of their “green” business plans.
• Cost-effective tools for water conservation.
• Discussing strategies for selling “green” without turning it into green wash.
• How energy efficiency enhances the bottom line.
• The art and science of environmentally preferable purchasing.
• Sustainable renovations.
• The sun and the wind. Ideas for harvesting these resources and the available grants.
• Low investment/high return ways to implement sustainable programs while cutting costs.
• Managing and reducing your waste.
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