...The hotel industry has long been associated with excessive waste: using powerful chemicals for cleaning and wasting energy for maintenance rather than being environmentally friendly. Moreover and as result of tourism industry growth, the demand for resources from thehospitality sector has exponentially increased. However, the new popularity of Eco Tourism has encouraged hotels to adopt new green practices that allow them to reduce their negative impact on the environment. Thanks to sustainable solutions, hotels going green are making steps toward efficient use of energy, water and materials while saving money and still providing quality services. So, what are the sustainable solutions green lodging has adopted to meet new eco tourism expectations? Here are the top 3 green initiatives taken by some hotels chains that aim to harmonize tourism and environmental sustainability: Low Water Consumption: Water use is an important cost for hotels. In many developing countries hotel water use may impact the water supplies of the local people. Water-efficient practices can through technologies and proper systems can deliver equal or better service while saving water. Numerous hotels have identified where water use was excessive and have developed sustainable solutions to reduce their water consumption and have obtained economic benefits: For water conservation, low-flow shower heads, faucet aerators, and automatic flushing toilets conserve water Another target for hotels is reducing...
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...2013 Research Project Hotels Going Green Yssah Nastassja C. Cueto 8 October 2013 Southville Foreign University Hotels Going Green Yssah Nastassja C. Cueto ABSTRACT This study examines the positive and negative effects to an industry that is under hospitality. Statement of the problem The researcher wanted to know about how only a few industries have been successful in turning one of the most impossible industries to a green concept industry and how others fail to attempt this concept. What were the benefits that the industry has gained? (Advantages and disadvantages) 1. What are the advantages of a hotel going “green” 2. What are the possible disadvantages? 3. How did the establishment achieve their goals in pursuing the “going green” concept? 4. What were their failures in attempting to achieve the “going green” concept? Background As the researcher, the topic is chosen due to the lack of notice to the concept of industries, especially the hospitality industries of applying the common word “green.” There many articles published online regarding the hotels solutions, success and failure in applying the “green” concept. There are a numerous amount of studies that indicate that the economic benefits can be achieved in hotels through implementing social and environmental initiatives, many with a few or no capital a lot. In addition to the cost benefits, there are even benefits to choosing an environmentally sustainable strategy...
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...The green light has a many different symbolic meaning that what first comes to thought. Gatsby would often reach towards or look at the light. Also, Gatsby built his house across from Daisy and used the light to feel closer to Daisy. When the green light is first introduced to the book, it seems very miniscule in the grand scheme of things, but when further looked into, the role of the light is revealed as a important symbol to the story. The most obvious symbol of the green light is Gatsby’s desire and hope to be with Daisy once more. In chapter one Gatsby is at his dock looking longingly towards Daisy’s dock with the green light. Then later on in chapter five Gatsby is caught reaching towards the green light as if he expects Daisy’s hand to be next to his. Gatsby has a sense of hope when looking at the light. That hope is carried on throughout the book. He believes that it is his way of staying connected to Daisy and hope to be reunited once again with her. He hopes that Daisy will learn to love him like she once did, and things would go back to like they were before. Daisy, of course, can’t bring herself to leave Tom for Gatsby. Gatsby continues in his hopeful fantasy of the past. He becomes overly consumed by his fantasies that his thought process in the present is manipulated into thinking that are just simply not reality. Its a dream that Gatsby strives for, and will go to any lengths to get it. When Gatsby realizes at the hotel that Daisy also shares love for Tom...
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...Doctor Who Convention It was Saturday, October 3, and I sat in the passenger seat of my mom’s car, pulling in the driveway to my friend’s house. As I closed the car door, I waved goodbye to my mom, then walked up the stairs to the front porch and knocked on the door. A girl with shoulder-length, curly brown hair opened the door and smiled at me. “Hey Tori,” she greeted. I smiled back and walked in the large house. “You know the door was unlocked, you could have just walked in,” she told me. “That’s okay, I wanted to knock. So, what are we going to do Brooke?” I asked. Brooke grinned and held up her tablet. “Doctor Who,” we said at the same time, then walked over to the huge sofa and plopped down, getting ourselves comfortable. We watched...
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...Aquarian Publications P.O. BOX 681 Palm Springs, California 92263 © 2002 Eloise Helm All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. First Edition Illustrations by C.J. Correnti / C2 Media Group, Inc. © 2002 C2 Media Group, Inc. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data ISBN 0-9639204-7-2 Introduction lthough Feng has been practiced in the Eastern hemisphere for thousands of years, it is relatively new to western civilization. Feng Shui may seem mysterious and foreign to our western culture, but it is actually a very sensible collection of ideas and actions. Once you understand its principles, you will be able to produce harmony, comfort and balance in almost any situation or environment. 26 Secrets has been put together to simplify Feng Shui so that everyone can understand and work with its principles to balance their lives and make way for more money, love, health and happiness. Some of these tips will help bring these things to you, while others will make it easier to hold on to money, romance and health once they’re in your hands. When you energize the various parts of your home, your life will improve and you will start to attract more abundance and happiness. Begin to think of balance in all things. For example, you must activate your career and benefactor sections...
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...were raised. We felt very grown up and we had our views in life. The hotel was very big, and it had a blue rile floor. After we unpacked our suitcases, our parents wanted to go to the market. My mother told us not to go outside. “We won’t” my sister promised, but “Why we should stay there?” I know that she was lying; we had already decided to go out and explore this strange and beautiful city by ourselves. As soon as our parents were out of sight, we got out things and went down stairs. We walked out of the hotel door and down a narrow street. As the sun was setting the light was very beautiful. We could hear the noises of traffic nearby, but the little street was quiet. Suddenly, a man with a gun stepped out from a door way. He said “Don’t move!” He was short, and he was wearing a dark green jacket and black sunglasses as coal. He came very close and we could smell cigarettes and something terrible on his breath. We were terrified and couldn’t say anything. He said “Give me your shoes”, so I did. Then, suddenly, I saw the look on y sisters’ face, she was such a mule. I tried to help her but my legs were rubber. Her blue eyes as bright as the Sun, blue as the sky, but full of tears. After taking my sister’s purse and her gold ring he ran away. I remember that I fell against my sister. I heard her take a deep breath. She was shaking. Afterward we ran back to the hotel across the blue tile floor and up to our room. The man scared us...
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...1.1 Executive Summary Green Paradise Budget Hotel operates in 90, JalanPetaling, 50000, Kuala Lumpur. As a new entrant in budget hotel industry, Green Paradise is selling its brand new Go Green Concept to the customer. Customer can gain new experience and enjoy affordable price in Green Paradise Budget Hotel. In the first year, Green Paradise may suffer loss for the budget hotel’s expenses. Green Paradise Budget Hotel will gain back net profile of RM 200,000 in the second year. Green Paradise Budget Hotel estimated to be at least 15% net profit and revenue increase in the following years. Green Paradise Budget Hotel will develop some marketing strategies to gain the sales target. First of all, the company will advertise through newspaper, social networks such as Facebook and Twitter to raise the popularity and sales. The company website will also be created for customer convenience. The customer can check the rate of room through the website and others related information. The company will gain customer loyalty and satisfaction. Green Paradise Budget Hotel is limited company owned by 5 persons. They are Chia Pei Jing, Choo Yee Ying, Tan Chu Xin, Lim Shee Wei and Chai TeikJian. The company will apply RM 350 000 business loan from bank for the financial sources of the company. The 60% of the capital will be used for buying equipment, renovation, facilities and others. Besides, 40% of the capital will be used for the marketing expenses and also to run the company daily activities...
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...2011-2015 Contents Hotel’s Going the ‘Green’ Way with Technology. 2 Environmental Impact of Hotel Minibars 3 Environment Responsive Solutions for Hospitality. 4 Beas river – turning into dumping site for hotels and others 6 Hotels undertake water conservation 7 Hotel’s Going the ‘Green’ Way with Technology. Source: IDS Softwares Pvt. Ltd. 2011, ‘Hotels Going the 'Green' Way with Technology’ (online) (cited on 14 December 2011) available from URL:http://www.4hoteliers.com/features/article/6500 'Green' is no longer just a fad for the hospitality sector. The hotel industry is growing at a rapid scale and hence programs such as recycling and water and energy conservation are high in demand and are readily adopted. Moreover, efforts to reduce carbon emissions are quickly gaining public notice. This has emerged as one of the biggest global phenomenon in which eco - conscious consumers are doing their part to minimize their impact on the nature. This can be achieved in many areas and there are different levels being of green. Many companies in various industries are looking for ways to be more green. Various hotels and resorts has already taken the initiative and have started doing their bit by adopting environment friendly practices. They've started using the CFL bulbs and has even invested in high efficiency washers and dryers to help keep costs down and benefit the environment. To curb energy consumption, some hotels use wireless controllers that control the key...
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...Michael John Langley BUSN602 Case # 10, Good Hotel: Doing Good, Doing Well? Saturday, November 08, 2014 Introduction In this paper, we will examine a case from the text book Strategic Management by Pearce and Robinson. Case #10 Good Hotel: Doing Good, Doing Well is the focus. In the examination, basic question will be given a view point. These viewpoints will discuss the topic of; what is the mission statement behind the operation concept. The options that can be considered by the owner with the pros and cons of each possible opportunity. What type of customers is the business entity trying to target? The marketing strategy that is used to promote the operation. Is the market strategy effective enough? In addition, other possible alternatives will be given consideration that could produce the desired results while competing against others in the industry. (Good Hotel.jpg, 2014) Case Overview The Good Hotel is a hotel that is operated by the Joie de Vivre group (jVd), located in the San Francisco area. What distinguishes this hotel from the standard big chain hospitality operation is that the hotel focus and being socially and environmentally favorable. Over all jVd manages multiple properties in the San Francisco area include the Best Western Americana and Best Western Carriage Inn. These properties are managed by Pam Janusz who has been in charges since 2009. On April 10, 2010 Ms. Janusz received an e-mail stated that the properties had been foreclosed...
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...hummingbirds prefer bright colors opposed to darker colors. The hummingbird has a red throat so considering that I would think they prefer red or something similar to red when it comes to picking flowers to visit. Research Ruby-throated Hummingbirds are primarily in the United States. These small birds are hard to find in the sky because they are only 2-3 in and can flap their wings 53 times in one second. That’s kind of hard to believe or even imagine. When it comes to the type of feeder a hummingbird feeds on doesn’t really matter. They tend to eat from any kind of feeder. When it comes to flowers they prefer, red and yellow are their preference. Experiment Materials: Hummingbirds, red flowers, blue flowers, yellow flowers, green flowers. Instructions: Place flowers 10 feet apart, release the hummingbirds from their cages and see which flowers they’re attracted to. Make a chart with tally’s for how many times to hummingbirds chose each flower. By doing this you’ll be able to tell which color they prefer more. Analysis...
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...The Color Red In Director Sam Mendes’ American Beauty, Cinematographer Conrad Hall utilizes great lengths of visual silence to signify the enveloping, jarring presence of Lester Burnham’s own, imaginary world. Conrad Hall also creates startling visual silence when intensely focusing upon each character of American Beauty, and consistently morphs the lack of apparent objects into an inconspicuous focus on the striking color of Red. Through this enigmatic color, Conrad incessantly portrays the goal and lifelong desire of every character in the movie, starting with Lester Burnham. Each character is faced with a dream that is not recognized starting from the opening scene, but becomes gradually apparent through the blatant indication of Conrad’s color choice on various objects in each subsequent plot point. There are numerous shades of red as well; contrasting between each character’s superficial appearance, such as Jane’s distinct albeit crude lipstick, and the essential, authentic item of desire, such as Angela Haye’s falling rose petals in Lester’s fantasies. With the brilliant amalgamation of red and specified isolation of Lester, Jane, Carolyn and Ricky, along with the enveloping shades of gray in between, Conrad imparts a language of film unique to his own perspective: telling a story not through the conversations of character, but through the stark contrasts of color and use of varied visual silence. Lester Burnham first sights the color red through the lovely, soft rose...
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...Hufflepuff, Where they are just and loyal, Those patient Hufflepuff are true, And unafraid of toil; Yellow and Black, “We’ll teach the lot, And treat them just the same.” Welcome to Hufflepuff! Or yet in wide of Ravenclaw, If you’ve a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind; Blue and Bronze, “We’ll teach those whose Intelligence is surest.” Welcome to Ravenclaw! Or yet in wide of Ravenclaw, If you’ve a ready mind, Where those of wit and learning, Will always find their kind; Blue and Bronze, “We’ll teach those whose Intelligence is surest.” Welcome to Ravenclaw! Or perhaps in Slytherin, You’ll make your real friends, Those cunning folk use any means, To achieve their ends; Green and Silver, “We’ll teach just those Whose ancestry is purest.” Welcome to Slytherin! Or...
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...paramount, but is red light cameras the most effective way to proceed? Once the data is analyzed it is clear that there are far safer alternatives that will also save taxpayers a great deal of money over red light cameras. In a September 2004 study by the Texas Transportation Institute conducted by James Benneson, P.E., many aspects of the way red light cameras operate were broken down by the researchers. It was discovered that in most instances the red light cameras issued citations within the first second of the light turning red. Almost all incidents of people being cited for running the red light occurred when the light turned red while the vehicle was already in the intersection. Due to the delay between the light turning from red to green in the opposite flow of traffic there was little risk of a right-angle collision, which is the most common type of collision caused by people running red lights. In all cases of right-angle collisions but one the accident occurred five or more seconds after the light had changed. Furthermore many infractions were issued...
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...Colour research Our emotions influence our perception of colour and vice versa. Colour’s meaning can change over time with fashion changing social attitudes and also familiarity. Colour’s most important function is to produce information both visually and psychologically. It is important to note however, that it can also create opposing reactions. The artist or designer much try their best to control what the viewer perceives. This influence allows the designer or artist to impart their message effectively. It is important to remember that majority of the time colour is seen by the viewer before the actual image. This information allowed me to think in a more critical way and also made me think about how I can use significant colours to evoke a certain response. Red Red is one of my favourite colours as I feel l gain the most emotional impact from. I find it interesting how I am affected in a physical way for example when I feel warmer wrapped up in a red blanket rather than another colour. The possible double meaning and strength is also appealing to me. Being the lowest wavelength, red is a powerful colour. It has the property of appearing to be nearer to be closer than it actually is therefore grabbing your attention. For this reason, it is the most used colour for traffic lights and signs around the world. It’s affects are actually physical and it has been proven in research to raise the pulse rate in people, giving the impression that time is passing...
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...Aaron Kinowski 2-D Design Andy Goldworthy Response Throughout the video of Andy Goldworthy, it was apparent that line was a major part of his art and life. In almost every piece that was presented, Goldworthy used different types of line to present his feelings and emotion. From aggression to peaceful, Goldworthy presented an array of emotions. I noted some of the examples of how Andy uses line to present emotion. One emotion that I detected was freedom. He talked about how water was so unpredictable and free and in one of his pieces; he connected dozens of green leaves and formed a line with them. He then put those leaves in a river. The leaves’ movement was not predictable and showed freedom. Goldworthy also depicted peacefulness in one of his pieces. Andy woke up early one morning before sunrise and worked on an ice sculpture. Ice is peaceful to me because it his frozen and never moving, depicting stillness and peace. The sculpture was finished just as the sun rose and gleamed perfectly on the piece, which depicted peace in my eyes. Andy Goldworthy was also passionate about the color red. Red in my eyes shows aggression, anger, and power. In one of his pieces, he would grab different rocks from riverbeds that would produce a deep red color. He would then put that color in several places around the river, which in my eyes depicted aggression. Goldworthy is very passionate about the emotion that he puts in his work and it was clear from the...
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