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HIGHLIGHTS

1) Concept of Eco-sensitivity or Green Hotels.

2) Brief history of HVS .

3) Characteristics of Ecotel

3) Mission & Vision of Ecotel.

4) criteria for five globes Ecotel Certification.

5) pointers of selection : site, building, and construction material .

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8) Methods of energy conservation in Ecotel

9) Importance of environmental commitment in Ecotel

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12) Environment friendly guest supplies and stationery in Ecotel.

14) Facts file of Ecotel in India.

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15) Facts file and overview of The Five-Globe & Five star Five-Globe hotels in the world.

16) Scoring Criteria for hotels in Five-Globe Certification.

17) Benefits of ECOTEL Membership.

AN ECOTEL

Ecotel, also called as green hotel, are earth-friendly or

eco-sensitive hotels which feature innovative and

imaginative programmes for conserving natural

resources, reducing waste, minimizing pollution, while

maximizing sustainability.

Ecotels follow the three R’s

of environmental conservation – reducing, reusing, and

recycling.

BRIEF HISTORY OF HVS>> ECOTEL® was developed by HVS

(Hospitality Valuation Services) in association with the Rocky Mountain Institute, USA with the help of engineering and hospitality experts.

>> Conceptualized in 1994 by HVS - the world’s leading consulting and services organization focused on the hotel, restaurant, shared ownership, gaming, and leisure industries.

HISTORY OF ECOTELS (contd..)

>> ECOTEL program, initially headed out of HVS’s New York office, was very well received when it started and more than 30 hotels in the USA, South America and Japan became members. Over time, the program shifted its base to India where it has seen steady growth.

>> In 1994 when the New York Vista Hotel re-opened as the

world's first Ecotel certified hotel after the bombing of the World Trade Center.

>> Since then over 1100 hotels, resorts and inns have applied (but

not qualified) for the certification. >> Currently, there are only 34 Ecotel hotels in the world, out of

which only 3 are 5-star hotels with the 5-globe certification.

ECOTEL MISSION & VISION

>> ECOTEL's mission is "to enable hotels to achieve a strategic and economic advantage through environment-friendly operations, systems and processes while positively impacting their local communities.”

>> ECOTEL aims to do this through its certification and training workshops, which empower hotel communities.

>> Vision-ECOTEL assists hotels in setting standards in environmental best practices, which in turn helps them cut back on operating costs and increases their overall competitiveness.

PLEDGE FOR ECO-SENSITIVE HOTEL

I PLEDGE TO PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE ENVIRONMENT

INCLUDING ALL ITS RESOURCES BY

ENCOURAGING AND IMPLEMENTING THE CONCEPT OF REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE.

I WILL MANAGE MY SHARE OF RESOURCESWITH MAXIMUM EFFICIENY.

I PLEDGE TO FORM EDUCATED OPINIONAND TO MAKE RESPONSIBLE CHOICES.

I PLEDGE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.

Ecotel certification

Ecotel certification requires the properties to strictlyadhere to criteria better known as the ‘Five Globes’.These criteria, also referred to as the ‘cornerstones ofenvironmental responsibility’ are:

Energy efficiency Water conservation Solid waste management Environmental commitment Employee education and community development

ECOTEL ® Certification Services

1) Concept Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. has entered into a MOU with HVS Eco Services (the certifying agency for environmentally sensitive hotels) to facilitate growth of Ecotels in Asia and particularly India.

2) Ecotel is the `Hallmark of Environmentally Sensitive Hotels'.

3) Concept Hospitality Pvt. Ltd operationalizes the certification and markets the brand.

4) All Ecotel certified hotels must pass a detailed inspection and satisfy stringent criteria set by environmental experts.

Ecotel’s Site & Design Consideration

These hotels have to be certified green by an independent third-party or by the state they are located in. Traditionally, these hotels were mostly presented as Eco Lodges because of their location, often in jungles, and their design inspired by the use of traditional building methods applied by skilled local craftsmen in areas, such as Costa Rica and Indonesia.

Characteristics of eco-hotel

Green hotels follow strict green guidelines to

ensure that their guests are staying in a safe, non-toxic and energy-efficient accommodation.

Housekeeping uses non-toxic cleaning agents and laundry detergent

100% organic cotton sheets, towels and mattresses

Non-smoking environment Renewable energy sources like solar or

wind energy

Characteristics of eco-hotel (cntd.)

Offers a fresh-air exchange system water recycling, which is the reuse

of kitchen, bath and laundry water for garden and landscaping

Newspaper recycling program Non-disposable dishes

THE FIVE GLOBES

The Ecotel Certification is based on five areas of environmentalism, each of which is designated by a Globe award. These five areas are referred to as the ‘cornerstones of environmental responsibility’ or simply as ‘Globes’. These Globes are:

1) Energy Conservation 2) Water Conservation 3) Solid Waste Management 4) Employee Environmental Education 5) Environmental Commitment

Employee Education and Community Involvement

Evaluates how involved the employees are in the efforts of the hotel to contribute towards the environment.

The hotel should have training modules in place for employees at all levels to familiarize them with the eco-friendly initiatives of the hotel.

A hotel’s community awareness and outreach effort is a good barometer of its environmental commitment. And the success of these efforts is driven by employees’ belief in their hotel’s environmental programme.

ENERGY CONSERVATION

ENERGY CONSERVATION

The various forms of energy include mechanical, heat,electrical, Light, and chemical. Energy crisis is a globalproblem and the impact of the crisis differs fromcountry to country. The global energy demand isincreasing due to increase in population, industrialdevelopment, and change in lifestyle. On an average, 80 % of the energy is procured from fossil fuels such ascoal and petroleum. These fuels are depleting at analarming rate

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT

Waste management is an integral part of ecotel

operations. The waste generated by the premise, as far

as possible should be recycled. . Innovations in

products and procedures have made possible immense

varieties in eco-friendly materials and methods. Hotels

with a commitment to the environment need to be on a

lookout for these innovations and generate their own

creative ideas too.

Environmental commitment

Environmental commitment

1) The hotel/ resort/ inn must demonstrate the existence of a formalized commitment towards the preservation and enhancement of the natural environment.

2) It must, through all operations, activities and written statements, communicate its commitment to the environment. For e.g. the mission statement of the hotel/ resort must mention its environmental dedication.

3) Additionally, every hotel should have a green team headed by a member of the top management ensuring that all departments are working in consonance with the hotel’s mission of environmental responsibility.

WATER CONSERVATION

WATER CONSERVATION

Water is one of the most basic components of all life on

earth. The ‘enrichment’ of water with chemicals and

waste has become a universal problem. Since water

shortage is a reality, effective water management

procedures are essential for the success of any

establishment.

REUSE AND RECYCLING

1) Segregation of wet & dry garbage should be adopted for recycling, reusing, and recovering waste.

2) Provide recycle baskets for newspaper, glass, white paper, cardboard, plastic etc. in guestrooms- make recycling as easy as possible.

Environment friendly guest supplies and stationery

1) All guest supplies- soaps, shampoos, and foaming bath liquids should be biodegradable.

2) Buy guest products that contain recycled materials.

3) Replace paper hand-towels with air dryers in restrooms.

4) For guest stationary, use recycled paper product.etc…..

Environment-Friendly Housekeeping

1) Water from laundry can be treated & used for watering plants.

2)Linen should be made up of organically grown produce.

3) Biodegradable detergents should be used.

4) Employees should switch off lights and fans etc that are not in use.

5)Use non-toxic cleaners, sanitizers, paints, pesticides and so on throughout the hotel.

ECOTEL ® certified Hotels under the CHPL umbrella:

1) The Orchid, Mumbai, 2) The Quilon Beach, Kerala, 3) Ceebros Raintree, Chennai, 4) Hotel Gautam, Mahabaleshwar, 5) Hotel Laguna, Lonavla and 6) The Fern, Jaipur, Ahmedabad

In India, some of the Ecotels are:

THE FIVE-GLOBE HOTELS IN THE WORLD

1. Miraval, Arizona (this was the first certified five-globe Ecotel in the world) 

2. Hilton Tokyo Bay, Japan   3. The Benjamin, USA   4. Arco Iris, Costa Rica  5. Lapo Rios,Costa Rica 

THE FIVE-STAR FIVE GLOBE HOTELS IN THE WORLD

1. Hilton Tokyo Bay, Japan 2. The Benjamin, USA etc..

Overview Of Some Ecotels in India

The Orchid – An Ecotel Hotel in

Mumbai is Asia's first certified eco-friendly five-star hotel. This 372- room hotel is strategically located adjacent to the domestic airport making it a convenient place for the business traveler to stay.

Overview Of Some Ecotels in India

The Lagoona Resort Hotel in Lonavala, your exclusive paradise in Lonavala!!!!Located within a 10 minutes drive from the Lonavala Railway Station and the Mumbai Pune Express way.

Overview Of Some Ecotels in India

THE RAINTREE - ECO- SENSITIVE BUSINESS HOTELS IN CHENNAI

1) The Raintree Hotels in the city center of Chennai, India are South India’s first eco-sensitive hotels committed to providing trained staff and innovative, eco-conscious accommodations and services.

2) The Raintree strives to conserve natural resources and raise awareness of the importance of environmental responsibility, while simultaneously redefining the meaning of eco-friendly travel.

Overview Of Some Ecotels in India

HOTEL GAUTAM

An Ecotel hotel (Three star Hotel) in Mahabaleshwar.

Eco-Sensitive Accommodation facility.

Scoring Criteria for hotels in Five-Globe Certification

The inspection for each globe involves three levels of criteria and scoring-

Primary, Secondary and Tertiary.

The Scoring

1)Hotels applying for certification must satisfy the primary criterion before an inspection is scheduled.

2)Once it is evident that all the primary criterion have been satisfied, inspections – unannounced as well as guided by the hotel staff - are conducted throughout the lodging facility.

3)Each functional area of the hotel (i.e. main restaurant kitchen, banquet kitchen, kitchen, front desk and office area, executive office areas, etc.) is inspected and scored individually.

The Scoring

4) If any department scores below that level, but above a minimum threshold, the tertiary criterion can boost that department's score so that the hotel becomes eligible for the certification.

5) The tertiary criterion is simply described as a bonus system.

6) The hotel receives bonus points for environmental programs discovered in operation (Tertiary Criteria) e.g. ‘green button’ in The Orchid, New Delhi (This program helps in energy conservation).

The Scoring

7) Hotels that are awarded one or more globes qualify as Ecotel certified hotels for a period of two years, but have to agree to re-inspections (announced and unannounced) at any time during that period.

8) If the hotel falls short of achieving the certified status, the Hospitality Valuation Services (HVS) International inspection team prepares an action plan to help the management make the necessary changes and prepare for re-inspection.  

ECOTEL Membership benefits 

1) Improves/ Increases exposure in the market place.

2) Higher staff morale.3) Better control of operating expenses.4) The Ecotel collection of hotels caters

to a variety of groups including traditional eco-tourists, discerning business travelers etc.

CONCLUSION

It is a very worthy step from the hospitality industry towards our environment, earth and

health. It has various positive points for our society as well.

THANK YOU

MADE BY : JAWAHAR

M.Sc. (H&HA)