The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Captures The Green Lodging’s Certification (United States)
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The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club Captures The Green Lodging’s Certification (United States)
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-11-21
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club in Southwest Florida is now a certified participant in the Florida Green Lodging Program, and has just been awarded the prestigious One Palm rating by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The core requirements of the program include water conservation, energy efficiency, waste reduction, clean air, and communications.
To achieve the green certification, the resort must adopt “green” practices that reduce waste and conserve natural resources. This includes the implementation of many green programs throughout the property for both staff and guests, and the passing of a rigorous on-site inspection. The recognition plaque will be presented to Jim Gunderson, general manager of the 318-room resort, which is Southwest Florida’s only resort directly on the beach with on-site championship golf, a world-class spa, and an award-winning tennis center.
“We are very proud of the recognition,” said Gunderson. “Our entire staff worked hard to make our resort green-certified, as we realize the importance of reducing waste and conserving our natural resources. This included installing water-efficient showerheads, implementing an extensive recycling program throughout the resort, installing high-efficiency air filters, installing high energy-efficient lighting, and communicating to our guests ways that they can help.”
“In addition,” Gunderson added, “we use ‘Green Sealed’ cleaning products and detergents that reduce toxicity, as well as a single-step low alkaline detergent for our laundry. We’ve reduced our water use per laundry load by 18 percent, and utilize organically-based fertilizers, nutrients, and pesticides on our golf course. All of this has resulted in a very positive response from our guests and groups. We are so pleased to be a participant in the program.”
The Naples Beach Hotel & Golf Club, owned and operated by the Watkins family for over 60 years, combines exceptional recreational offerings with impressive meeting capabilities in a world-class destination.
The resort, which occupies 125 acres with 1,000 feet of white sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico, completed a multi-million dollar remodeling of its guest rooms in early 2008. This followed a six-year, $40 million enhancement and expansion project that was completed in 2006.
Resort offerings include: a challenging on-site 18-hole, par 72 PGA championship golf course; a world-class Spa and complete Fitness Center; a beachfront swimming pool; an award-winning Tennis Center with six Har-Tru courts; Beach Klub 4 Kids, a complimentary recreational program for children ages five to 12; an Orchid House, home to over 3,000 tropical plants; and 34,000 square feet of conference and event space.
In addition, guests can take advantage of four great restaurants, including HB’s on the Gulf, the city of Naples’ only beachfront restaurant, featuring fresh regional seafood and beautiful views of the sunset, and Broadwell’s, located on the ground floor of the resort’s Clubhouse overlooking the golf course. The resort also features three bars, including the popular Sunset Beach Bar.
The resort is ideally located just blocks from the fashionable 5th Avenue and historic 3rd Street South shopping districts. Venetian Village, Waterside Shops, Bayfront and Tin City are also only minutes away.
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