Author: Kristen Geis
Website: http://www.terracurve.com/2009/12/30/eco-luxury-certificatio…
A few months ago, Sustainable Travel International (STI) launched its newest certification label, the Luxury Certification Standard (LECS), to highlight the best and “greenest” hotels of the more “discerning” variety while helping the properties create and implement a measurable sustainability framework.
Now eight months later, the first LECS certification has been awarded to the Hay-Adams in Washington D.C. Operated by luxury brand Leading Hotels of the World, the Hay-Adams is the first hotel in the world to pass STI’s onsite inspection.
“We are extremely proud to be the first hotel to receive this certification,” said Hans Bruland, general manager of The Hay-Adams. “Until now, there hasn’t been a globally-recognized program to suit the needs of a five-star luxury hotel operator. LECS has afforded us the opportunity to make real changes and significantly reduce our carbon footprint all while preserving the guest experience.”
In an ongoing effort to encourage green…
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