Doubletree Hotel Memphis is City's First Certified “Green” Hotel
Memphis, TN - December 3, 2010 - The Tennessee Hospitality Association has awarded the Doubletree Hotel Memphis its Tennessee Green Hospitality certificate for the hotel's conservation efforts. The association encourages lodging facilities statewide to become aware of their impact on the environment and take steps to reduce their carbon footprint while increasing their sustainability. In addition to being the first green certified hotel in Memphis, the Doubletree Hotel is also the only certified hotel in West Tennessee.
Currently there are 21 certified Tennessee Green Hospitality hotels statewide, including the Memphis hotel and two other Doubletree Hotels owned by Memphis-based Cooper Hotels. To qualify for the certification, hotels must meet rigid guidelines and undergo an audit by an independent environmental consulting company.
“The Doubletree Hotel is thrilled to be the first hotel in Memphis to be certified,” said general manager Howard Reines. “We hope to inspire the many other hotels here, and statewide, to participate in the important Tennessee Green Hospitality program.”
For certification, hotels must have programs in place for recycling, energy efficiency, water conservation and waste reductions. Conserving energy includes utilizing high efficiency light bulbs, photo sensors and motion detectors. Equipment and computers must be EnergyStar rated. There must be efficient heating and cooling, an optional linen program for guests, a “green events” program, and a plan for continued improvement.
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development is also leading an effort to have hotels throughout the state become part of its Sustainable Tourism Initiative. The department has partnered with the Tennessee Hospitality Association in bringing attention to the need for a sustainable tourism industry.
Located at 5069 Sanderlin in East Memphis, the Doubletree Hotel Memphis has 266 guest rooms and suites, 5,500 square feet of banquet and meeting space and Lynchburg Legends Bar & Grill. It is adjacent to the Racquet Club of Memphis and Clark Tower. For more information on the Doubletree Hotel Memphis call 901-767-6666 or visit doubletreememphis.com.
Contact:
Howard Reines, General Manager
Doubletree Hotel Memphis
901-767-6666 / [email protected]
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