·         BRINGING NEW BUSINESS TO YOUR DOORS both from GHA's web site (www.greenhotels.com) and from media attention. Our web site hits are solid at 15,000 TO 35,000 HITS A DAY every day with occasional spikes as high as 280,000 hits in a day!

·         PUBLIC RELATIONS BENEFITS from protecting YOUR environment attracts new guests to YOUR doors

·         Active pursuit of all GUESTROOM, RESTAURANT, MEETING AND CONVENTION BUSINESS for "Green" Hotels from all environmentally-active organizations, businesses and individuals

·         "GREEN" HOTELS ASSOCIATION® FLAGS for pole and front desk announce YOUR awareness

·         GUESTS ARE PERSUADED to come to your property by YOUR strong concern for our planet

·         ALL MEMBERS REFER OTHER MEMBERS!

·         PRAISE becomes dollars via return visits from ecologically-aware guests for YOUR awareness

·         REFERRAL of all members to meeting and convention planners, business travelers, tourists, tour guides, environmental groups and organizations

·         INTERNET listings, full contact information and hot links of all member properties reach out to travelers worldwide at www.greenhotels.com. The FREE Internet listing alone is worth the cost of membership!

MEMBERSHIP CONSERVATION
GUIDELINES AND IDEAS

Following are some of "Green" Hotels Association^®'s guidelines and ideas for saving water and energy and reducing solid waste in "Green" guestrooms:

GUESTROOMS:
"No smoking" room
No extra charge for "green" rooms
Low-flow sink aerators, toggle aerators
Low-flow showerhead (2.5 to 3.0 gpm)
1.6 gpm toilet or toilet adaptations
Fluorescent lighting - thinner off-white vinyl-backed lampshades
Bulk dispensers for amenities (no small plastic bottles)
Amenities - 100% natural, biodegradable, vegetable-oil base, dye-free, natural scents or scent-free
Paper products - recycled, biodegradable, unbleached, natural scents or unscented, dye-free, paper packaging - use brown paper towels only
Cleaning products - non-toxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable, natural scents or unscented, dye-free, concentrated
Baking soda to clean sinks, tubs and toilets
Pumice stone removes toilet bowl hard water deposits without damage
Hot water - 125-130 degrees F (52-55 degrees C)
Linens changed between guests or on request only (towels on floor or in tub)
100% cotton linens, undyed, unbleached
Extra blankets - room can be kept colder on winter nights if guests prefer
Laundry detergents - non-toxic, phosphate-free, biodegradable, unscented, dye-free, chlorine-free, concentrated, liquid, recycled packaging
Recycling notice for guest involvement
Glass water glasses, no paper covers
Ceiling fans, reversible
Cloth laundry bags (retired sheets), Baskets to return clean laundry
No styrofoam usage
Pest Control - cleanliness, preventatives, natural, non-toxic, not on a program
Ozone generators must be used carefully, i. e., the correct time period for the space
Air cleaners with carbon filters
Occupancy sensors to control lights, AC/heat, TV
Key switches to control power supply to AC/heat
Live potted plants keep air healthier
Require dry cleaners to recycle hangers, plastic film and related materials
Newly purchased furnishings of non-hardwoods

"Green" Hotels Association^® members receive our 146+ page comprehensive, concise Membership Conservation Guidelines and Ideas booklet. The bulleted information is continually updated and expanded, so that at each renewal the booklet offers new information, new sections, new ideas. The smart, practical ideas included reveal methods, techniques and ideas on how to conserve and save in all of the following areas:

QUICK START TO HOTEL CONSERVATION
BEGINNING YOUR "GREENING" PROGRAM
EMPLOYEES
GUESTROOMS
Chemically-Sensitive Guest Requests
NO-SMOKING HOTELS
PUBLIC AREAS
LAWN AND GARDEN
PEST CONTROL
RESTAURANTS / DINING AREAS / BARS
LAUNDRY
SWIMMING POOL
WATERFRONTS
SOLID WASTE
RECYCLING
Used Bar Soap
Composting
WASTE WATER
CLEAN AIR
NOISE CONTROL
OFFICES
MARKETING greenness
Create Visuals
MEMBER INTERNET SITE
MEMBER TO MEMBER
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARDS
PURCHASING
MAINTENANCE
CONVENTIONS / MEETINGS
NEW CONSTRUCTION / REFURBISHING
COMMUNITY
GOVERNMENT / ORGANIZATION IDEAS
ECOTOURISM
INTERNET SITES OF INTEREST
PERIODICALS
CONTACTS
CALENDAR
ANNUAL EVENTS
ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS OF INTEREST
COMMENTS / SUGGESTIONS
(58 pages)

FORMS
Energy Usage Analysis
Water Conservation
Electricity Usage Analysis
Water Usage Analysis
Solid Waste, Solid Savings
Solid Waste Hauling and Disposal Analysis
Solid Waste Analysis
Comparing Recyclers
Volume-to-Weight Conversions
Hotels' 4-R Checklist Glossary of Waste Management Terms Safe Cleaning Chemicals
Killer Chemicals
Ingredient Guide of Chemical Effects
Information Resources
Food Purchasing Analysis
Cleaning Chemical Inventory
Food Price Change Analysis, Monthly
(29 pages)

II. SOLUTIONS / RECIPES
(25 pages)

III. STATISTICS RE "GREENING" OF THE LODGING INDUSTRY
(20 pages)

IV. APPROVED VENDORS
(9 pages)

V. FINAL THOUGHTS
(7 pages)

MEMBER FLAGS

DESKTOP:
Item 19001: 6x4 inches 1 - 5...$7.50 ea, 6 - 11...$7.00 ea, 12 or more....$6.50 ea

POLE or LOBBY:
Item 19005: 5x3 feet: 1 - 5...$64 ea, 6 or more...$60 ea
Item 19006: 6x4 feet: 1 - 5...$68 ea, 6 or more...$64 ea

We suggest that the pole flags be flown below each of
your other flags (Federal government, state government
and/or franchise). We also suggest that the pole flags can
be hung as a banner in the lobby or behind the front desk.

For full awareness, these beautiful outdoor flags should be
flown on every pole below government and franchise flags.

White imprint on medium-dark green field.

(Click on Image to Enlarge)

Add 8.25% Sales Tax for shipping within Texas.

FREE! Receive a
Free Desktop Member Flag
(4x6 inches, $7.50 value)
if you join by June 30!

GHA MEMBER WINDOW STICKERS

For recognition of members' ecological awareness and your 2007
"Green" Hotels Association membership, every member is provided
with a static-cling sticker that should be applied inside an entrance
glass. Order extra stickers for every entrance on your property.
Item 90007: 3x3 inches: $2 ea

Add 8.25% Sales Tax for shipping within Texas.

NOW AVAILABLE!

GHA 2008 MEMBER GUESTROOM MIRROR STICKERS

Remind every guest, every client and every staff member everyday that yours
is a green property with the NEW 2008 GHA Member Guestroom Stickers which
are now in stock and ready to be shipped. By posting these stickers, you will
remind everyone on your property every day of your property's important environmental stance.

Medium green ink, transparent background, 1-7/8x2-1/8 inches. The sticker is
static cling, so no glue is required. Simply remove the sticker from its backing
and apply it to any mirror, glass, metal or plastic surface with a soft cloth at
about eye level. The sticker can be removed to clean the surface, and replaced.

Order your 2008 "Green" Hotels Association Member Guestroom Stickers TODAY!

Item 91008: $1...each, 100-199...$0.80 each, 200-499...$0.70 each, 500+...$0.60 each

SHIPPING IS FREE through December, 2007!

Add 8.25% Sales Tax for shipping within Texas.

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM (.pdf format)

To download a free copy of
Acrobat Reader, click here.

·         PARTNER MEMBER: Hotels committed to conserving water and energy and reducing solid waste.
$1 per guestroom + $100 per year (12 months).
(Add $25 for postage for any non-US address.)
Hotel/resort logo or photo posted w/Internet listing $50/year

·         ALLY MEMBER: Vendors offering approved environmental products and services.
SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR ALLY MEMBERS:

1) Internet, mailed and faxed listings of ALLY MEMBERS include descriptive text regarding the member's approved products and/or services.

2) Internet listings at "MEMBER HOTELS" include descriptive text about the ALLY MEMBER's approved products or services as well as hot links to their web site and e-mail.

3) A complete company listing in bold text of all ALLY MEMBERS is included in our new "APPROVED VENDORS" section of GHA's WEB SITE at www.greenhotels.com/appvvend.htm.

4) A complete company listing in bold text of all ALLY MEMBERS is included in our new "APPROVED VENDORS" section of our Membership Conservation Guidelines and Ideas booklet which will always be with the member hotel. Every member receives an updated version of the booklet each year at renewal.

5) A quarter-page article on the new ALLY MEMBER' and their product or service will be published in GHA's well-received, bi-monthly Greening Newsletter to provide a jump start with the hotel members.

6) One newsletter a year (Jul/Aug) is DEDICATED TO ALLY MEMBER SUCCESS STORIES related to hotels regarding services and/or products.

7) ALLY MEMBERS are always encouraged to submit non-self-serving articles on new "greening" practices, techniques and products for publication in the newsletter.

8) Advertising opportunities available to ALLY MEMBERS ONLY. Advertise in GHA's newsletter. Advertise in GHA's printed catalog. Advertise on GHA's web site and in online catalog. Rent member and customer fax number and direct mail lists.

Call 713/789-8889 or e-mail green@greenhotels.com for further information.

COST OF ALLY MEMBERSHIP:
Sales under $1 million previous year - $300/year (12 months),
Sales over $1 million previous year - $400/year (12 months).
Add $25 for postage for any non-US address.
Your company logo or photo w/Internet listing $50/year

·         EDUCATOR MEMBER: Faculty and public employees interested in "green" programs in the hospitality industry.
Faculty and Public Employees $150/year (12 months).
(Add $25 for postage for any non-US address.)
Your logo or photo w/Internet listing $50/year

·         ENVIRONMENTALIST MEMBER: Organizations and associations interested in Earth-saving ideas and wishing to support "Green" Hotels Association^® members.
Organizations/Associations: Up to 50 employees - $300/year (12 months); 51+ employees - $400/year.
(Add $25 for postage for any non-US address.)
Your logo or photo w/Internet listing $50/year

·         TRAVELER MEMBER: Individuals, tourists, business travelers, those interested in supporting "green" hotels and travel.
$50/year. (Add $10 for postage for any non-US address.)

PRINTABLE APPLICATION FORM (.pdf format)

To download a free copy of
Acrobat Reader, click here.

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