Trash talk with Fairmont California coastal clean-up day (United States)
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Trash talk with Fairmont California coastal clean-up day (United States)
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Category: North America & West Indies / Carribean islands - United States - Industry economy
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2011-09-21
Over 750 colleagues of California Fairmont Hotels & Resorts accompanied by friends, family members and recruits scoured the state’s inland waterways and beaches for litter on Saturday, September 17, 2011 as part of the 27th annual California Coastal Cleanup Day. Working with the California Coastal Commission Fairmont led five drop-in cleanup sites (Newport Beach, Santa Monica, San Jose, San Francisco and Sonoma) across the state where volunteers hauled off everything from baseballs to shopping carts.
Lending strength and stability to the Coastal Cleanup Day Program as a corporate sponsor, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts provided financial and promotional support and committed volunteers, which allowed Coastal Cleanup Day to gain tremendous momentum. With 80% of the cleanup sites reporting, the statewide count stands at 67, 963 volunteers. Those volunteers, which included Fairmont’s impressive number of participants, picked up over 500,000 pounds of trash and an additional 59,000 pounds of recyclable materials.
“California Coastal Cleanup Day is the state’s largest volunteer event and Fairmont Hotels & Resorts of California is a proud sponsor of this effort, says Tom Klein, Regional Vice-President of Operations and General Manager at the Fairmont San Francisco. Fairmont colleagues in the Golden State clearly demonstrated their support for clean beaches and waterways by turning out in record numbers. We proudly cleaned beaches, shorelines, and inland locations, picking up trash and debris last Saturday morning.” “Over a century ago Fairmont Hotels & Resorts was founded on an enduring connection to the land, communities and people where we do business. Energizing our commitment to 'think globally and act locally', we are proud to support hotel-based
environmental initiatives that encourage partnerships and learning while addressing a universal environmental issue in a way that hits close to home.”
Quirky things Fairmont found from across the state
· Rubber Chicken
· 80’s Style Shoulder Pad
· Animal Spine
· Shopping Carts
· Baseballs
About Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a leader in sustainable tourism and was the first major hotel chain in North America to embrace environmental stewardship in its daily operations through the implementation of its own Green Partnership Program. The program focuses on improvements in the areas of waste management, energy and water conservation, as well as a strong element of community outreach through local groups and partnerships. Featuring a collection of fabled castles, secluded lodges, storied meeting places and modern retreats, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts opens the doors to some of the world's most celebrated addresses. With locations throughout ten countries, our 50 distinctive hotels - including The Fairmont San Francisco, The Fairmont Banff Springs and London's Savoy - promise travelers rich experiences and lasting memories in unparalleled settings
Located in world-class destinations around the globe, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a celebrated collection of hotels that includes landmark locations like London’s The Savoy, New York’s The Plaza, and Shanghai’s Fairmont Peace Hotel. With more than 60 hotels, Fairmont is known as much for its warm, engaging service and culturally rich experiences, as its classic hotels that imbue a sense of heritage, sophistication and social importance and are often considered destinations in their own right. A community and environmental leader, Fairmont is also regarded for its responsible tourism practices and award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont is owned by FRHI Holdings Limited, a leading global hotel company with over 100 hotels under the Fairmont, Raffles, and Swissôtel brands. The company also manages Fairmont and Raffles branded estates and luxury private residence club properties.
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