Hotel Chain Wins Eco-Lodging Award
May 5, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
The InterContinental Hotels Group has received the Eco-lodging Award at the China Hotel Investment Summit. The award demonstrates an industry-wide recognition of the companys pioneering initiatives and long-term commitment to operating and maintaining sustainable hotels across the region.
The Award was created to honor operators and owners of existing environmentally friendly hotels and recently completed green hotel projects
Getting into the Green Groove
May 5, 2009 by The Dove · Leave a Comment
Partying need not be bad for you or the environment. The Dove is heading to ECCO Ultra Lounge in Hollywood tonight to see exactly why this eco-friendly club is the talk of Tinseltown.
Using energy from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Green Power-a resource that provides wind, sun and water power-the nightspot is all about green, from free valet parking for hybrid vehicles to insulation of 100 per cent organic cotton. Then there’s the LED lighting system and Turbosound speakers and Powersoft amplifiers that reduce energy by a whopping 70 per cent (compared to the standard varieties). Ecco Lounge’s organic cocktails are also served on a bar made from non-toxic materials, while the restrooms feature waterless urinals.
A favorite of celebrities (think Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, Tommy Lee) and every day locals alike, Ecco Lounge is giving everyone a good (and healthy) reason to celebrate.
1640 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles, CA, US 90028
www.eccohollywood.com
