We all travel. And, we all live as green as possible. So what makes more sense than when traveling, to visit the most luxurious and greenest of hotels and resorts? At the 6th Annual Global Travel and Tourism Summit in Washington, D.C., EMA's partners, the Fairmont Hotels & Resorts were named winners of the prestigious 2006 Global Tourism Business Award, presented by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTCC, the global business leaders forum for the travel and tourism industry). This Award recognizes and promotes the world's leading examples of best practice in responsible tourism development. Fairmont Hotels & Resorts have been dedicated environmental stewards since 1990 with the development of the company's comprehensive Green Partnership program, designed to minimize the hotels' operating impacts on the environment. The program focuses on improvements in the areas of waste management, energy and water conservation, habitat protection, purchasing as well as a strong element of community outreach through local groups and partnerships. Recently, the brand launched wind powered check-in by purchasing Eco-Logo certified wind power, from the Pembina Institute, for front desk computers at its North American properties, resulting in a greenhouse gas reduction of almost 100 tonnes over the next year! In addition, guests now have opportunities to “go green” through programs and packages that offer enriching experiences, such as saving sea turtles in Mexico and the Caribbean, preserving a nature trail in Sonoma County, California, and educational activities for children across the portfolio. Chris Cahill, President & COO of Fairmont said "We're very proud to have Fairmont's industry leading Green Partnership program recognized with this prestigious accolade. The WTTC Award is a credit to our colleagues worldwide, dedicated environmental stewards who are passionate about protecting the natural and cultural resources of our unique destinations, while ensuring a quality guest experience." The Global Tourism Business Award, through the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards program, is given to a tourism business that “demonstrates sound environmental operations and management, educates guests about areas visited, supports cultural and historical preservation, promotes partnerships between public and private stakeholders and is committed to sustainable development that encompasses social, environmental and cultural aspects.” The Awards are sponsored by the WTTC, whose membership is comprised of global business leaders in the travel and tourism industry, including British Airways, American Express and Raffles International. The WTCC's mission is to raise awareness of the full economic impact of the travel and tourism industry and is the only body representing the private sector in all parts of the travel and tourism industry worldwide. (For more information on the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards, please visit www.tourismfortomorrow.com.)
This is the most incredible hotel company. They feature a collection of fabled castles, (I stayed in one in, Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac… amazing) secluded lodges, storied meeting places and modern retreats, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens the doors to some of the world's most celebrated addresses. With locations throughout eight countries, they have 44 distinctive hotels including The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Banff Springs and London's Savoy. What we love, is that they are committed to growing their portfolio of world-class hotels, (Fairmont will soon reflag five hotels in Kenya and anticipates the 2007 re-opening of New York's famed Plaza Hotel) all with an eye towards sustainable and earth responsible elements. Future Fairmont Hotels & Resorts also include locations in Cairo, Turks & Caicos, Abu Dhabi and Dubai's Palm Islands. As so many of you travel for not only pleasure, but for sustained periods of time for business, it's our pleasure to introduce you to a way to live “green” away from the control of your homes. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414 or visit www.fairmont.com or of course, www.ema-online.org.
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