On Thursday February 9th 2012 EcoGreenHotel will be hosting a complimentary webinar to support green hotels in the understanding of EPAct -179D Tax Deductions.
Its the time of the year again when the hospitality industry is set abuzz because of one word: Numbers. Budget season is in full swing for 2012, and in meetings across the country skilled professionals are seeking ways to increase profitability and reduce costs in the year ahead. Choices are everywhere. Can we reduce our labor costs? Can we decrease our operating expenses?
The Holiday Inn & Suites Columbia, SC won the 2011 'Best Hotel in Columbia' designation from Destination Guide. The achievement was awarded due to the hotels consistent quality and the commitment to the community by operating an environment friendly hotel.
The EcoGreenHotel team and I have been evaluating, recommending and installing energy and sustainable solutions into the hospitality industry for several years. With an abundance of new energy saving technologies being promoted by proven and unproven vendors one of the most important responsibilities we engage in daily is evaluating new technologies. After cautious due diligence we have recognized eCube as our newest technology that our Energy Solutions Division recommends to hotels as part of our E2A Program (Energy Efficiency Analysis).
Since the organizations founding in 2008, The Philagreen Hospitality Association (PGHA) has worked towards improving the sustainability practices of the Philadelphia area hospitality sector. To accomplish this, PGHAs mission has been to setup and connect the hospitality managers with environmental professionals.
The Homewood Suites Oakland Waterfront is doing its part to be part of the solution. It is only the second hotel in Oakland to earn the Energy Star certification from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).