Six new hotels - including two in Jacksonville Beach - were recently designated in the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) Florida Green Lodging program. With a total of 590 designated members, the Florida Green Lodging program and its designated facilities prove that green is the trend in travel.
According to the DEP director of sustainable initiatives Deas Bohn, "Designated properties in the Florida Green Lodging program are trendsetters in the lodging industry." "By implementing sustainable practices that are protective of Florida's natural resources, Green Lodging facilities offer their guests an eco friendly retreat."
To become a designated member of the voluntary program, lodging facilities adopt cost-saving green practices to conserve energy, reduce water consumption, protect air quality and reduce waste.
The new designations locally are:
Northeast - Best Western Oceanfront and Quality Suites Oceanfront, both in Jacksonville Beach
The Florida Green Lodging program was launched in March 2004 and establishes environmental guidelines for hotels and motels to conserve natural resources and prevent pollution. As a reward for designation, the state is recommending designated properties in the Florida Green Lodging program to companies and trade organizations seeking environmentally conscious lodging and convention facilities.
This is fabulous news for Jacksonville and Jacksonville Beach,as green lodging and living are become increasingly important to all tourists.
Carol Zingone is a Broker Associate with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Rating in Jacksonville Beach, FL with Prudential Network Realty. She helps buyers and sellers throughout the Beaches, Intracoastal West and Greater Jacksonville, FL areas. She can be reached at 904/993-9048 or via email at carolzingone@clearwire.net
Source: The Beaches Leader, November 2009
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