The Residence Inn by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott both earned a Green Lodging Certificate from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The certificates recognize the hotels' efforts to be more environmentally friendly.
The Florida Green Lodging Program is a voluntary initiative of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that designates and recognizes lodging facilities that make a commitment to conserve and protect Florida's natural resources.
To earn their Green Lodging Certificate the Residence Inn and Courtyard had to meet requirements in six areas of operations including communication, waste reductions, water conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and transportation.
The recognition will help drive business for both hotels by being able to host group business that can only stay with facilities with the certification. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will also promote both hotels on their website.
For more information about the Marriott Residence Inn visit www.marriott.com/vpsri, for Marriott Courtyard visit www.marriott.com/vpscy.
