March 21, 2011
November 16, 2017
What is a green hotel? It’s not the paint colour, that’s for sure. A green hotel is a hotel that implements energy efficient and environmentally friendly policies to reduce its carbon footprint.
October 11, 2017
Between recycling, composting, using reusable shopping bags, and walking to work, you’ve been doing your best to contribute to a more environmentally friendly way of living. You’ve probably even done a little research into which Kelowna hotel follows the same principles that you do.
September 28, 2016
In the efforts of creating a “carbon conscious” experience for our Kelowna hotel guests, we have also implemented several green initiatives over the years including the solar thermal system in our Silver LEED Certified environmental wing and 10+ electric vehicle charging stations.
September 15, 2016
Nowadays, many travellers to the Okanagan are becoming a lot more eco-conscious in their search for sustainable and green Kelowna hotels. These eco-friendly hotels are putting their best foot forward in an effort to preserve and protect the environment. From creating and implementing sustainability action plans to getting involved in the community, these hotels are shaping the future of eco-tourism.
May 13, 2016
Ecotourism has become the fastest growing segment of the travel industry, with the majority of travellers seeking eco-friendly experiences. BC is leading with way with nearly 100 tourism businesses certified by Green Tourism Canada. The Okanagan is rapidly becoming an ecotourism hotspot, with the creation of an electric highway, sustainability support from the Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association and businesses that are committed to improving their environmental performance.
