Green takes on many forms in hospitality. For the boutique hotelier, it can be a point of differentiation from powerful brands and other direct competitors.

Winning design strategies on display in the U.S. Green Building Council Sustainable Suite include an "all-off" switch to ensure lights are automatically turned-off based on passive infrared sensors and room conditioning equipped by a four-pipe horizontal fan-coil system.

Travelzoo is helping eco-conscious travelers with an Earth Day hotel deals website, featuring deals only from LEED-certified hotels.

SkataProducts introduces a Decorative Wall Stamp that has been named an endorser program by the EPA WasteWise program.

Performed by auditors from EcoGreenHotel, the Sustainability Audit is a comprehensive review of the hotel's current environmental initiatives, which also includes meeting the eight EcoRooms & EcoSuites criteria.

The New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association's 2009 Good Earthkeeping Award recognizes lodging properties that have developed a culture of improving everyday operations and the bottom line in an effort to be more environmentally conscious.

This strategic campaign from AH&LA identifies six areas where hoteliers can easily reduce costs and maximize revenue with little or no investment.

At a recent Mindclick SGM/HotelWorld Network event, hotel owners, operators and suppliers said a single certification would simplify the process and go a long way in reducing the industry's environmental footprint.

GMIC's vision is to transform the global meetings industry through sustainability using education and research. The Future Leaders Forum provides an opportunity to encourage the next generation of meeting industry professionals to embrace the green agenda as they set out in their careers.

Vantage Hospitality Group said nearly all of its 900 Americas Best Value Inn and Canadas Best Value Inn properties will carry eco-friendly shampoo, body lotion and bath soap packaging.