Experts Agree - Sustainability to be part of hotel's infrastructure

Sustainability Panel at Hi-Connect - Featuring T2 Site Amenities

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. April 22, 2015

Steve Tilkin, Principal from T2 Site Amenities, spoke on the sustainability panel at the Hi-Connect conference in Nashville last month.

Joined by the sustainability experts from Starwood Hotels & Resorts and Marriott, it was agreed that sustainability has to be part of the "infrastructure” of any hotel property.

Tilkin noted that offering recycling bins in the public spaces and guest rooms is one of the easiest and most cost effective ways for a hotel to demonstrate its “green credentials.”

Moreover, 80% of guests participate in some level of sustainable practices when staying at a hotel. Not only do guests expect hotels to engage in green activities, but the hotel employees, and investors expect it as well.

Hotels that embrace recycling typically see a significant reduction in their waste hauling costs. Meeting planners typically have a checklist of green requirements (including recycling) as part of their determination on who is awarded the meeting.

According to Tilkin, participation in sustainability is not just something that applies to Millennials, but has interest across most age demographics.

The power of social media should not be underestimated in driving a hotel's green practices. Guests, especially Millenials, notice when recycling and other green initiatives are not integrated into the hotel's operations…… and are more likely to comment on such issues on various social media sites.

In short, embracing recycling addresses the triple bottom line (People, Profits, Planet). Happier guests, increased profits, and actions that are better for the planet.

For additional information contact:
T2 Site Amenities, Inc. - www.t2-sa.com (847)-579-9003 -steve@t2-sa.com