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We sure have heard the word “change” a lot lately, haven’t we? We’re currently witnessing political change, seasonal change, climate change and economic change; just to name a few of the more striking transformations taking place around the world these days.Some of it is welcome and of course, some of it is not.

But here at EcoGreenHotel, we’re determined to focus on positive changes, and we’re even implementing a few of our own. While we’re still putting the finishing touches on several exciting new developments designed to make your life as a green hospitality professional easier and more rewarding, we are ready to unveil others.

So, are you ready for a sneak peek?

In this edition of the EcoGreenHotel newsletter, you’ll: 

·      Meet the two newest members of the EcoGreenHotel team.  One of them has been an industry insider for 25 years, and he knows this business better than anybody.  The other is an absolute whiz at finding local, state and national rebates and incentives to help businesses like yours afford to go green! 

·        Learn about an environmentally friendly product that is helping green hotels eliminate one of the nastiest pests on the planet – safely, efficiently and cost-effectively! 

·        Find out how to win free tickets to hear EcoGreenHotel President Scott Parisi’s keynote address at the upcoming 2009 Global Renewable Energy Networking Summit! 

·        Read about exciting news in the green hospitality industry from Florida, Colorado and New York, among other places.  It’s ‘news you can use’ that’s chock full of ideas to help make your facility and operations the best they can be!

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New Staff Joins EcoGreenHotel Consulting

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. – EcoGreenHotel President Scott Parisi today announced the appointments of two new staff members.  Jeff Kiec will serve as the company’s Sustainability Project Manager, and Bob Ryan as its Vice President of Sales and Marketing.

 “I am delighted to welcome these two talented individuals to the EcoGreenHotel team,” Parisi said. “Jeff and Bob both bring fresh perspectives and an abundance of experience to our company and to the green hospitality industry as a whole.”

 Jeff Kiec is a veteran in the environmental service industry. His experience includes engineering building assessments, building and operational sustainability audits, and environmental site assessments. He has project experience in a range of property types including industrial, multi-family residential and commercial.

 As Sustainability Director for Deep Ellum, a historic arts and entertainment neighborhood in Dallas, Kiec is responsible for educating and working with neighborhood businesses and property owners to incorporate sustainable building technologies. 

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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 1^st 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. 

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EcoGreenHotel member’s new laundry technology passes stringent test

A revolutionary laundry system developed by an EcoGreenHotel member company is making a big splash in hotel laundry rooms across the country.

In fact, New Jersey-based National Energy Services Company’s (NES) Ozone Laundry
System has reduced one New York hotel’s annual carbon emissions by a startling 240,000
pounds.

The Columbia Sussex Corporation’s Melville Marriott Hotel on Long Island recently
reported the reduction, along with high praise for the way the NES team handled the
installation.

Scott P. Cooney, financial compliance analyst for Columbia Sussex Corporation, said that
his company conducted exhaustive research on the ozone laundry system before
contracting with NES to install it.

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Rest Easy Bed Bug Killer and Repellant – an affordable environmentally friendly hotel product that quickly and safely eliminates nasty bed bugs. - GUARANTEED!

Unfortunately, bedbug infestation is on the rise in lodging facilities worldwide.  Outbreaks have been reported in almost every state in America.  In fact, bedbug service calls have gone up 300% in the last five years!

These tiny nocturnal bloodsuckers are not only blamed for ruining many a night’s sleep for unwary
hotel guests, but they have also ruined many a good hotel’s reputation.  Some guests have even filed lawsuits against hotels harboring bedbugs.

Eliminating stubborn bedbugs the conventional way – with potentially harmful chemicals – can be
time consuming, expensive and dangerous.  But Rest Easy Bed Bug Killer and Repellant offers a quick,affordable and safe alternative.

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EcoGreenHotel is the total environmental solution for energy and water saving services and other green issues relevant to the hospitality industry.

EcoGreenHotel is powered by a strategic partnership of experienced environmental companies that have a strong track record of delivering energy reduction products and services that save owners money. In addition, EcoGreenHotel investigates and identifies all options for incentives and grants that may be available, and offers a flexible financing option that allows most projects to show immediate positive cash flow.

Energy and water usage are two of the largest expenditures for hotels.  Effectively controlling energy and water consumption not only saves properties substantial money, but it also has an immediate positive impact on the environment. That’s why EcoGreenHotel’s Environmental Support Program offers an in depth evaluation of your property’s energy and water efficiency and an option for commodity procurement pricing. EcoGreenHotel provides properties with an initial consultation and a valuable environmental report of your property’s current operation. We present this service with no upfront cost or any other contractual obligation. We even cover all our own travel expenses for initial visits.

For more information about EcoGreenHotel Consulting send an email to info@EcoGreenHotel.com

EcoGreenHotel has created EcoGreenHotelStore.com, an online purchasing program that will source and provide environmentally friendly products, sustainable packaging and the most earth friendly distributing practices. EcoGreenHotelStore will assist hotels and resorts with a purchasing program that will allow properties to obtain sustainable products in the most environmentally efficient way as possible.

Send an email to info@EcoGreenHotel.com