This is the year of green, and Kermit has never been happier. The hospitality industry is doing their part in the saving of the earth by reducing, reusing and recycling materials. A TIA study showed that 25% of all leisure travelers prefer “green,” and we encourage all of our properties to be active participants in this trend. Updates will include notes in the bathroom to reuse towels to conserve energy, compact fluorescent and energy saving light bulbs, water reduction requests and low-flow toilets, cotton vs. synthetic linens or hypo-allergenic linens, air purifiers, real plants, and non-biodegradable chemicals. Can "green" and "luxury" be compatible, or will travelers view the two as mutually exclusive? An interesting trend to keep an eye on...
And to learn more about how Boston in general is going for the green, visit http://boston.com/lifestyle/green/gallery/boston_going_green_expo/

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