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The International Tourism Partnership (ITP) was founded by HRH The Prince of Wales to inspire global leaders in the travel and tourism industry on a non-competitive platform, to share knowledge and resources, develop policy and actively implement programmes and initiatives that have a positive impact on social, economic and environmental issues. Now in its 15th year, the ITP assists the industry to make a valuable contribution to the countries and cultures in which they operate, to their customers, their shareholders and future generations. It is a key programme of the International Business Leaders Forum.
For the past ten years, greenhotelier has been inspiring, educating and challenging the hotel industry to become more responsible. It has become the source of practical information on environmental and socio-economic issues affecting the sector and a showcase of best practice around the world. In short, it tells the good stories.
www.tourismpartnership.org
Hilton Hotels Corporation is the leading global hospitality company, with
more than 2,800 hotels and 480,000 rooms in 76 countries and territories, including 100,000 team members worldwide.
The company owns, manages or franchises a hotel portfolio of some of the best known and highly regarded brands, including Hilton®, Conrad® Hotels & Resorts, Doubletree®, Embassy Suites Hotels®, Hampton Inn®, Hampton Inn & Suites®, Hilton Garden Inn®, Hilton Grand Vacations™, Homewood Suites by Hilton® and The Waldorf=Astoria Collection®.
For over 12 years Hilton International, the international arm of Hilton Hotels and a founding member of ITP, has been a pioneer in moving towards environmental sustainability. The company is firmly committed to improving its environmental performance. The company’s mission is to ultimately become the industry leader in environmental management. Through its environmental programme, Hilton International has established a clear policy which involves all team members.
www.hilton.com
MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more than 2,900 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers.
The company is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2006 year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industry’s most admired company and one of the best places to work for by FORTUNE®. The company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) ENERGY STAR® Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from continuing operations of $12.2 billion.
www.marriott.com
The Rezidor Hotel Group has five brands in its portfolio; Radisson SAS Hotels & Resorts, Park Inn, Country Inn, and Regent in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Rezidor has also signed a worldwide license agreement with the Italian fashion house Missoni, to develop and operate a lifestyle hotel brand of the same name: Hotel Missoni.
The current figure of hotels in operation and under development is 288 hotels, encompassing approximately 59,800 rooms in 47 countries. Rezidor is a public listed company since November 28th 2006, listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange. Currently, Carlson Companies is the biggest shareholder (41.7%).
www.rezidor.com
Starwood is dedicated to being a leader in protecting health, safety, and the environment worldwide. The management of every Starwood property is responsible for achieving this mission as an integral part of its duties.
The project-work being done as a member of the IBLF Tourism Partnership assists Starwood and its affiliates in identifying areas for improvement, evaluating practical solutions, setting objectives, educating and motivating employees and stakeholders, and establishing meaningful measures of progress in many areas relating to sustainable hotel operations and responsible business practices.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. is one of the leading hotel and leisure companies in the world with approximately 850 properties in more than 95 countries and 145,000 employees at its owned and managed properties. Starwood® Hotels is a fully integrated owner, operator and franchisor of hotels and resorts with the following internationally renowned brands: St. Regis®, The Luxury Collection®, Sheraton®, Westin®, Four Points® by Sheraton, W®, Le Méridien® and the recently announced aloftSM and ELEMENTSM Hotels. Starwood Hotels also owns Starwood Vacation Ownership, Inc., one of the premier developers and operators of high quality vacation interval ownership resorts.
www.starwood.com
Founded by Ray Anderson in 1973, Interface revolutionised the commercial floorcovering industry by producing the first carpet tiles nearly 50 years ago through the Heuga product range. Now, with a rich history of product design, innovation and sustainability, Interface is the world's leading manufacturer of modular, soft-surfaced floorcovering. Under the direction of award winning product designer David Oakey, Interface pioneered the concept of non-directional modular floorcovering. The collection found its genesis in Oakey's exploration of biomimicry, or the idea that products should mimic nature in terms of aesthetics and functionality.
This collection of flooring with random designs means that installations have less waste, no attic stock is required for refurbishment, and multiple dye-lots can be used in any installation. Interface has developed modular products specifically engineered to meet the unique demands required for the high traffic environments in all markets. Interface Europe is a division of Atlanta-based Interface, Inc., and is deeply immersed in the corporate mission to make Interface a sustainable corporation by leading a worldwide effort to design sustainable products, manufacturing and development processes.
www.interfaceeurope.com
Trane is a leading global provider of integrated heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and services for the commercial and industrial markets. Its offerings include HVAC systems, services and parts support and advanced building controls. Trane has a reputation for reliability, high quality and product innovation and has been a leader in creating environmentally responsible HVAC systems for more than 30 years. Trane has partnered with the Clinton Climate Initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and is a member of The European Partnership for Energy and Environment (EPEE).
When it comes to high performance hotels, Trane believes energy efficiency and superior design go hand in hand with environmental responsibility, that’s why Trane provides systems and services that minimize the combined impact upon ozone depletion and global warming while ensuring hotel guest comfort and operational excellence. Trane offers a wide portfolio of energy-efficient and reliable products and systems – from equipment to controls, contracting, services and parts – that enable Trane customers to “build green” now and in the future. The goal is to provide comprehensive HVAC systems that are environmentally responsible and good for business.
www.trane.com
