Kevin T. Carter, CHA Speaks at GMIC Conference at the University of Maryland, College Park
WARRENTON, VA, October 7, 2005. Kevin T. Carter, CHA and General Manager of Airlie Conference Center speaks at the "Greening the Hospitality Industry Conference", sponsored by the Green Meetings Industry Council and scheduled for October 5-7, 2005, at The Inn & Conference Center, University of Maryland University College. His topic is "Design Green and Operating Green - Strategies To Improve Your Position In The Market."
Airlie Conference Center was awarded the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality's highest level of environmental recognition - "E3" certification in 2004. Airlie Center is the first hospitality organization in Virginia to achieve this distinction. This award reflects Airlie's "demonstrated commitment" to the environment as evidenced by its wide range of environmental endeavors and pollution prevention program.
Airlie's environmental policy resonates a philosophy of sustainable business practices that include:
o An environmental purchasing policy
o A comprehensive recycling program
o An organic culinary garden and compost program
o Environmental training of staff
o Use of recycled content paper products and non-toxic paints and cleaning Products
o Conversion of the entire facility to energy efficient lighting
Airlie is a dedicated conference facility and active member of the International Association of Conference Centers (IACC).
It is no wonder that, as the largest employer in the United States, the hospitality industry is reexamining its impact on the environment and Airlie Center is excited to be at the forefront of this trend.
Reducing the impact of our daily operations on the environment is not only a priority, but also greatly effects how we do business.
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