AH&LA Green Resource Center

   

Green is the buzzword of the lodging industry, and AH&LA is at the forefront of this issue.  You'll find a wealth of information right here to help your business reach its sustainability goals.

AH&LA's initiatives include a policy statement, working with the U.S. Green Building Council to create a LEED-certified rating system specific to the industry; creating guidelines to help hotels lessen their impact in the areas of energy, water, and waste; identifying reputable third-party green certification programs; and working with the meeting planning community to create green parameters.

 

Industry Progress

From small, limited-service properties to deluxe accommodations, a range of properties have found innovative means to make going Green work for their bottom line.

Gain ideas for implementing strategies that your guests, employees, and your profit margin will appreciate through:

Green Arrow best practices
Green Arrow case studies 
Green Arrow news stories 

 

 

 

See what programs and tactics other properties are implementing by checking out the AH&LA Green Survey results.  For any inquiries on hospitality's green practices, contact Kathryn Potter at kpotter@ahla.com or (202) 289-3130.

Greening Your Business

Incorporate a 360 degree approach through the following resources:

          Green ArrowOperational opportunities      Green ArrowEco-friendly suppliers       Green ArrowConsumer insight 

Also be sure to check out these creative tips for going green that are easy to implement and cost effective.