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National green
hospitality experts to speak at upcoming global summit
ARDSLEY-ON-HUDSON, N.Y., March 24,
2009 – Organizers of the 1st Annual Global Renewable
Energy Networking Summit have announced that several of the
country’s top leaders in the green hospitality industry have
accepted invitations to speak and participate in discussion
panels at the upcoming three-day event.
Executive chairperson Clare
Misquitta and event organizers confirmed that Scott Parisi,
president of EcoGreenHotel and John Grillo, president of
National Energy Services Co., will co-deliver a keynote address
at the summit, which is being convened April 15 – 17 at the Bear
Creek Mountain Resort and Conference Center in Macungie, PA.
“We are delighted that Scott and
John have accepted our invitation to speak at the Summit,”
Misquitta said. “Their presentation will offer a rare
opportunity for hospitality professionals to learn about their
trend-setting strategies for implementing meaningful green
initiatives in lodging facilities across the spectrum – from
mom-and-pop motels to major luxury chains.”
Parisi is an eco hotel consultant
who conducts audits of hotel buildings and operations, and
creates custom plans for properties to develop and implement
environmental management systems. He hosts on-site workshops
and staff training and also guides facilities through the LEED
certification process. His company, EcoGreenHotel, is a
resource designed for green hospitality professionals to learn
about the latest industry news, products and services.
Grillo’s company, National Energy Services Co., developed the
Ozone Laundry Program – currently in use in select Hilton Hotels
– that consistently reduces laundry costs by more than 50
percent. He is a leader in the field of the analysis, design and
construction of energy conservation projects and is an
EPA-certified lighting surveyor.
At a
summit discussion panel entitled Green Hotels: The Future,
Misquitta, Parisi and Grillo will be joined by Kevin Mahoney of
Innovative Hotel Management, Chris Lewis of OTO Development and
Lorrie Miller of the Hampton Inn in Easton, PA for a panel
discussion designed to bring hotel owners and hospitality
industry specialists up to speed on current trends in green
hotel management and cost efficiencies, EcoCrown hospitality
certifications and environmental regulations relevant to eco
hotels.
Also
confirmed to participate in the high level summit is Scott Minos
of the U.S. Department of Energy along with a host of other
leaders in alternative fuels and transportation, green building,
real estate, business, grants and tax incentives, health care,
government relations, technology, recreation and renewable
power.
The
summit’s mission is to bring experts and novices together to
talk about what it takes to develop –and sustain –
environmentally-conscious policies and procedures.
“Many
businesses want to go green but they are reluctant because they
don’t know what it will take, or what the result will actually
be,” Misquitta said. “That’s what this global summit is all
about – bringing people from a range of industries together to
network and learn about the latest in renewable energy,
resources and opportunities.”
In
addition to a trade show and a full slate of sessions, panel
discussions and networking opportunities, the summit will
recognize organizations and individuals that have demonstrated
ingenuity, creativity and perseverance in the pursuit of
renewable energy.
The 1st
Annual Global Renewable Energy Networking Summit is sponsored by
PennEnergy, the U.S. Department of Energy, Camelback Mountain
Resort, EcoGreenHotel, Iberdrola Renewables,
GreenRealEstateEducation.com and Brightside Management Services,
Inc.
Registration for the summit is open. Early registration is
strongly suggested as some receptions and other special events
are already sold out and reservations are limited for others.
To register, visit
www.greensummitxpo.com, call
914-693-4635
or email Register@greensummitxpo.com.
About
Brightside Management Services Inc.:
Brightside Management Services Incorporated is an American
publishing and event management corporation that works in
coalition with other organizations dedicated to promoting clean
energy, energy efficiency, a healthy environment, and a strong
economy.
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