SANTA YNEZ VALLEY MARRIOTT FIRST HOTEL TO RECEIVE
“GREEN BUSINESS SANTA BARBARA COUNTY” CERTIFICATION
~Media & Public Invited to Press Conference & Certificate Presentation on November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Buellton, Santa Barbara County, California—Santa Ynez Valley Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel wanted to do it's part to help preserve our planet for future generations. Marriott General Manager Mike Hendrick invites the public to join staff and Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County members to a press conference and certificate presentation at the hotel on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM. The Marriott is located at 555 McMurray Road at the intersection of US Highway 101 in Buellton, the gateway to Santa Barbara County wine country. Complimentary refreshments and tours of the hotel will be offered.
The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is the first hotel in Santa Barbara County to complete the Green Business Program process—a county-wide collaborative effort of local governments, special districts, non-profits, utilities, chambers of commerce, and waste haulers (Info: http://www.greenbizsbc.org/) . Helping the environment by cutting back on the Solvang area hotel's carbon footprint, the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott's chief concern in going green was to help preserve our planet for future generations.
Hendrick states, “I am very excited about our drop in energy and water consumption, our savings in trash, our new car pool program, our new free lights, and our new bulk soap and shampoo program. I feel these efforts will change the way hotels do business. If you or your business is not seriously considering doing this program, you are wasting money.”
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel staff embraced the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County and looked at all aspects of the property’s operation for ways to improve efficiency and minimize impacts to the environment. Measures undertaken include energy efficiency, water conservation, introduction of bulk soap and shampoo dispensers in guest rooms to reduce plastic bottle waste; as well as upgrading lighting throughout the hotel and installing controls on vending and ice machines to reduce energy use. Landscaping around the property is monitored closely for water efficiency and new native and water wise plants added. Recycling programs are in place throughout the hotel, including kitchens. Employees are encouraged to rideshare and runs a monthly raffle for participating staff.
ABOUT US: The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is the area’s largest full-service hotel offering 149 guest rooms including 27 suites; all non-smoking. Over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 400 guests. The Starting Gate Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily; Starbucks Coffee in the lobby opens daily at 6:30 AM; the Winner's Circle Pub serves cocktails and casual diners weekends. Hotel facilities include an outdoor heated pool & whirlpool spa; health club; sauna; tennis & racquetball courts, gift shop, free parking, Hertz car rental office, 24-hour business center,and free wireless Internet access throughout the property. Opened in 1986, the hotel is owned by Kang Family Partners LLC, managed by Harrell Hospitality Group under a franchise agreement with Marriott International and rated AAA 3-Diamonds and Mobil 3-Star. For complete information on rates, reservations and services, call 805-688-1000 or visit http://www.santaynezhotels.com/certified-green-hotel-santa-barbara-solvang-ca.htm
“GREEN BUSINESS SANTA BARBARA COUNTY” CERTIFICATION
~Media & Public Invited to Press Conference & Certificate Presentation on November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Buellton, Santa Barbara County, California—Santa Ynez Valley Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel wanted to do it's part to help preserve our planet for future generations. Marriott General Manager Mike Hendrick invites the public to join staff and Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County members to a press conference and certificate presentation at the hotel on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at 11:00 AM. The Marriott is located at 555 McMurray Road at the intersection of US Highway 101 in Buellton, the gateway to Santa Barbara County wine country. Complimentary refreshments and tours of the hotel will be offered.
The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is the first hotel in Santa Barbara County to complete the Green Business Program process—a county-wide collaborative effort of local governments, special districts, non-profits, utilities, chambers of commerce, and waste haulers (Info: http://www.greenbizsbc.org/) . Helping the environment by cutting back on the Solvang area hotel's carbon footprint, the Santa Ynez Valley Marriott's chief concern in going green was to help preserve our planet for future generations.
Hendrick states, “I am very excited about our drop in energy and water consumption, our savings in trash, our new car pool program, our new free lights, and our new bulk soap and shampoo program. I feel these efforts will change the way hotels do business. If you or your business is not seriously considering doing this program, you are wasting money.”
Santa Ynez Valley Marriott Hotel staff embraced the Green Business Program of Santa Barbara County and looked at all aspects of the property’s operation for ways to improve efficiency and minimize impacts to the environment. Measures undertaken include energy efficiency, water conservation, introduction of bulk soap and shampoo dispensers in guest rooms to reduce plastic bottle waste; as well as upgrading lighting throughout the hotel and installing controls on vending and ice machines to reduce energy use. Landscaping around the property is monitored closely for water efficiency and new native and water wise plants added. Recycling programs are in place throughout the hotel, including kitchens. Employees are encouraged to rideshare and runs a monthly raffle for participating staff.
ABOUT US: The Santa Ynez Valley Marriott is the area’s largest full-service hotel offering 149 guest rooms including 27 suites; all non-smoking. Over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space accommodates up to 400 guests. The Starting Gate Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily; Starbucks Coffee in the lobby opens daily at 6:30 AM; the Winner's Circle Pub serves cocktails and casual diners weekends. Hotel facilities include an outdoor heated pool & whirlpool spa; health club; sauna; tennis & racquetball courts, gift shop, free parking, Hertz car rental office, 24-hour business center,and free wireless Internet access throughout the property. Opened in 1986, the hotel is owned by Kang Family Partners LLC, managed by Harrell Hospitality Group under a franchise agreement with Marriott International and rated AAA 3-Diamonds and Mobil 3-Star. For complete information on rates, reservations and services, call 805-688-1000 or visit http://www.santaynezhotels.com/certified-green-hotel-santa-barbara-solvang-ca.htm
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