Hotel in Calgary is recognized as GreenPartner by leading travel website for utilizing eco-friendly initiatives.
CALGARY, Alberta – Providing a satisfying stay for guests while protecting the environment they live in, Residence Inn Calgary Airport has been accepted as an official GreenPartner by the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program.
Identifying green accommodations across the country, the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders program was designed to help travellers plan environmentally friendly trips. The prestigious program was developed in partnership with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program, the U.S. Green Building Council and the United Nations Environment Programme.
As an official GreenPartner, the CrossIron Mills hotel has met the five tiers required by the program including having linen and towel re-use plans, tracking energy usage on a regular basis, recycling, using energy-efficient light bulbs and educating staff and guests on green practices, as well as implementing additional green initiatives.
“TripAdvisor GreenLeaders are leading the hospitality industry in making efforts to improve their environmental footprint,” said Jenny Rushmore, director of responsible travel at TripAdvisor. “We greatly applaud these accommodations and are pleased to share their eco-friendly practices with our online audience of more than 260 million travellers who visit the site each month.”
In addition to improving the environment, the long-term stay Calgary hotel provides a better experience for the people who occupy it by providing all the comfort and conveniences guests desire during travel.
Visitors will feel at home in well-appointed suites featuring separate living and sleep areas with stylish furnishings, in addition to fully equipped kitchens. Business travellers will appreciate the complimentary Wi-Fi and spacious work desks in every room, while those seeking an escape can relax and unwind in comfortable seating areas with large flat-panel TVs and iPod docks. When it’s time to get some shut-eye, tired travellers will rejoice in the Calgary hotel suites’ luxurious bedding with crisp linens, decadent duvets and fluffy pillows.
Fueling up for a busy day is easy with Residence Inn’s complimentary hot breakfast buffet served daily. Guests can indulge in morning favourites including fluffy eggs, crispy bacon and fresh fruit, then head to nearby attractions such as the TELUS Spark Science Centre, CrossIron Mills, Calgary Zoo and more.
When trips come to an end, the hotel near Calgary Airport provides guests with a quick and easy commute back to reality.
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