Inspiring the World through Green Meetings
Posted Jan 27, 2011 by Elite News Team
Marriott International aspires to be the global leader that demonstrates how responsible hospitality management can be a positive force for the environment and create economic opportunities around the world, in the communities where we work and live
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Replaced light bulbs with energy-efficient bulbs
Installed low-flow showerheads and toilets
Introduced water/energy saving linen program
Operates the most ENERGY STAR® certified properties in the industry, as part of Marriott's portfolio of brands
Involves its global workforce in eco-volunteerism
Meetings and Events
100% Recycled Note
Pads and Pens made from Recycled materials
Eco-Friendly Water Service
On-Line Event Menus
Organic Flowers (upon request)
Paperless billing
JW Marriott New Orleans
Motion sensor and timed light switches in all offices and storage rooms
Donates old tablecloths, sheets, bed spreads and towels to associates and local shelters
Utilizes housekeeping products which are biodegradable and environmentally safe
Distribution of daily "green"tips to hotel staff
Associate cafeteria utilizes silver flatware to reduce the amount of waste
Recycles products such as cooking oil, batteries, fluorescent ballasts, computer equipment
LED lights are used in exit signs for energy conservation
All PCs have power management tools that are launched after 30 minutes of inactivity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
"We aspire to be the global leader that demonstrates how responsible hospitality management can be a positive force for the environment...whilecreating economic opportunities around the world."- J.W. Marriott Jr., Chairman and CEO, Marriott International, Inc.
Big Easy Spirit to Serve: JW Marriott Hotel New Orleans Gives Back with New 'Voluntourism' Program
Posted Nov 14, 2008 by Elite Concierge
NEW ORLEANS, Oct 22, 2008 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- New Orleans Hotel Initiative Offers Voluntourists an Opportunity to Help Rebuild the City
Voluntourism is the fastest growing segment of the global travel industry according to The World Bank. With more and more travelers looking to make a difference while on holiday, the JW Marriott New Orleans, LA Hotel is offering visitors the opportunity to vacation with a purpose with the Big Easy Spirit to Serve program, priced seasonally at $149 to $269 per night, based on double occupancy and valid year-round.*
As large numbers of visitors to New Orleans are motivated by a desire to support the city, the hotel has developed a way to give guests an even more direct connection with the project of rebuilding the city.