Congratulations Hilton! The winner of Global Vision Awards for being an “eco-hotel’ Vancouver Washington hotel is also about to grab the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification soon. Its towering windows, extensive woodwork and staircase in the lobby catch the eye of first-time visitors. But it is Hilton’s unseen features that are earning the hotel recognition as a “green”.
The New York Times carried a short article in June mentioning the hotel’s construction and design and its efforts to earn LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, certification. The 226-room hotel is most likely just months away from receiving its certification as a LEED building. The Washington Lodging and Hotel Association too, gave the property an award for its environmental aspects. Gerry Link, Hilton manager acknowledges his real work is converting the hotel’s status as environmentally friendly into a reason for more people to book rooms and events.
Via: Environmental News Network
