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The ECOTEL® Collection is an exclusive group of international inns,
hotels, and resorts that define the concept of environmental
responsibility in the hospitality industry. All certified hotels must pass
a detailed inspection and satisfy stringent criteria designed by
environmental experts such as the Rocky Mountain Institute in Aspen,
Colorado.
"The entire team at The Orchid joins me in conveying our sincere thanks for your loyalty and commitment in helping us promote a more environmentally responsible way of saying and doing business. Your support has put us in the forefront as a pioneer in eco-friendly hospitality, earning us awards and recognition from organizations the world over." Harinakshi Desai - Environment Officer, 2000 the Orchid: ECOTEL The collection began in 1994 with the New York Vista Hotel, which re-opened as the world's first ECOTEL® Certified hotel after having been closed since the 1991 bombing of the World Trade Center. Since then over 1000 hotels, resorts, and inns have applied for the certification. |
