Scottsdale Resorts Go Eco-Friendly

Posted by Rolf Joho on November 14th, 2009 filed in What Causes Global Warming

Nowadays, the city that’s long been regarded as the “desert version of Miami’s South Beach” offers a number of choices of lodging in Scottsdale   for the environmentally friendly traveler.

iStayGreen.org, the Internet’s top source for locating and booking eco-friendly hotels has listed 10 places of lodging in the city of Scottsdale as “Green” resulting from the environmental initiatives they have undertaken. The Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort, Scottsdale Camelback Resort, and Hotel Valley Ho have all acquired a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating awarded by iStayGreen. The Green Eco-Leaf Rating ranges from 1 to 5, with a 5 Green Eco-Leaf Rating awarded to the greenest resort hotels.

Once searching sustainable hotels there are a number assorted approaches that properties use. By now we are all accustomed with the ever present linen reuse programs. By leaving your towels on the rack or placing a card on your bed, or displaying a special door hanger, the housekeeping team is instructed by you not replace your towels and sheets. By reusing your linens your saving both water and electricity and reducing the sum of chemicals entering our waste water. Many hotels in Scottsdale have also implemented the 3 R’s – Reduce – Reuse – Recycle.  Resorts in Scottsdale also are investing in energy saving CFL – compact fluorescent light bulbs and LED – light emitting diode bulbs. Lodging in Scottsdale that have put in-place these programs have experienced that not only are they doing something valuable for our environment but lodging establishments also improving their profits.

Organizations such as USGBC – United States Green Building Council offer the LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design which targets on building and design. Other enterprises similar to Green Globe and Green Key are more focused on operations and sustainability. Various states also present their own “Green Certification” plan; however at this time Arizona does not. The most convenient rating for the consumer is iStayGreen’s Green Eco-Leaf rating as it not only takes into consequence operational  environmental considerations but also the many certifications achieved by the property.

Tourism is one of Arizona’s central industries and in Scottsdale employs 4 out of every 10 workers. It’s since Scottsdale has a great deal to put forward. Annually hosting the TPC – Tournament Players Club golf event Scottsdale is celebrated for its scores of incredible desert golf resorts. Car collector enthusiasts assemble in Scottsdale for the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction where classic cars are auctioned for prices into the millions. The Mayo Clinic and Scottsdale art galleries and museums, Scottsdale Spa Resorts, expensive shopping, and trendy night life are but a a small number of additional reasons why Scottsdale is such an in style destination.

Coming for the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction or scheduling a last minute vacation to an all inclusive Scottsdale resort . . . do the earth a favor and reserve at an eco friendly Scottsdale luxury hotel. Three other Green Eco-Leaf properties consist of the The Phoenician Scottsdale, Comfort Inn Scottsdale, and Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites which have all been awarded a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Do your role towards insuring a sustainable future by enjoying an “Green” hotel when you travel.