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Why should you choose to be an ECOTEL? |
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Recognition of hotel-specific green operations or practices. Some of our member hotels have incorporated ECOTEL principles into the initial stages of design and construction, while other hotels were certified much after they were up and running. In other words, hotels that have been unable to ‘build in’ environment-friendly/resource-efficient systems at the very outset are not automatically disqualified from applying. Hotels that can demonstrate substantial evidence of reducing, reusing and recycling, as well as of using environmentally-friendly materials and/or technologies where possible, are also encouraged to seek our certification. |
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Broader in scope than a number of other certification programs. Our emphasis is not as much on the fulfilment of very specific environment requirements (energy per guest-night, for example), as on the gamut of practices and processes based on the Five Globes that enable a hotel to function as a responsible business operation while making a positive impact on its local community.
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Spans the positioning spectrum. The certification is not just restricted to hotels with higher positioning and luxury orientation, but spans the width of the positioning spectrum recognising high levels of environment commitment and environment-friendly operations in hotels, irrespective of size, positioning, orientation, or profile. |
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Specific to hospitality. Being managed by HVS, a global consulting giant in hospitality, it is tailored specifically to this industry. |
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Rigorous standards. The ECOTEL methodology for certification based upon the Five Globes is very well researched and regularly updated to keep current with scientific advances and international thinking.
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What are the benefits for ECOTEL hotels? |
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Lower operating costs, higher profits. Through a focused effort on reducing waste generation and increasing operational efficiencies, ECOTELs have consistently demonstrated that ‘going green’ is good for the bottomline. |
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Enhanced visibility for members. Members enhance their visibility through the ECOTEL website and also gain access to the reservation engine and other marketing features therein. |
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Handholding throughout certification period. Clients are updated and assisted to improve their performance through consultation, training and identification of operational areas where they can improve efficiencies and cut back consumption. |
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Publicly recognized branding. An ECOTEL branding will gain instant recognition in the public domain for hotels that may not have partnered with international chains. Even for those hotels that are part of an international chain, it offers an additional branding that enhances its image as an environmentally and socially responsible entity. |
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Value for money. In comparison to other certifications, the ECOTEL Certification offers value for money as the cost of certification has been kept low to enable hotels to truly benefit from the transfer of knowledge. |
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The Orchid
Mumbai |
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Rodas
Mumbai |
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Lagoona
Lonavala |
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Hotel Gautam
Mahabaleshwar |
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The Uppal’s Orchid
Delhi |
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Cabbana Orchid
Phagwara |
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The Fern
Jaipur |
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The Beach Orchid
Kollam |
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