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Green Globe 21 Watch

As of February 2006 there are 53 certified Green Globe Properties and 9 Benchmarked Properties in the region working towards Certification.

Two Green Globe Certified Properties Nab The 2005 CHA/AMEX Green Hotel of the Year Awards – Presented At The Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference (CHIC) held at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Miami on June 28, 2005!

Both the winners in the large and small categories obtained the highest combined scores, based on their performance in the following five criteria: Environmental Management & Stewardship, Infrastructure, Awareness, Conservation, and Health & Safety. And the winners are:

In The Small Hotel Category – 3 Rivers Eco Lodge, Dominica

In the Large Hotel Category - Sunscape Casa del Mar, Dominican Republic

Puerto Rico Has Its First Green Globe Participant!

A round of applause must be sounded for Copamarina Beach Resort in Guanica, Puerto Rico for being the first property in the country to strive towards Green Globe certification. Copamarina has won the Puerto Rico Hotel and Tourism Association’s Green Hotel of the Year Award twice in the past four years and they are competing again this year with high hopes. Aside from its many environmental programs, the hotel and its staff are actively involved in the community and preserving their natural flora and fauna for future generations.

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INDUSTRY BEST PRACTICES

· Bucuti Beach Resort, Practicing for Success: As noted in the A.M. Aruba paper, each year, Bucuti Management and Staff undergo training to maintain their Emergency Plan and Procedure, to ensure the safety of guests and staff, should an emergency situation occur. Aruba’s Fire Department simulates a fire complete with ‘casualties,’ to allow management and staff to practice their skills in the most realistic environment. Every individual at the resort has a task to perform and their performance is tested for response time and effectiveness. After the simulation is complete, a review and assessment of Bucuti’s performance is evaluated by the fire department in order to identify areas for improvement.

· Bay Gardens Hotel in St. Lucia Invests in the Local Youth: For the third consecutive year, the recently Benchmarked Green Globe 21 property has taken on the responsibility of training four secondary school students, with pay, during their summer holidays. The students are given exposure to the varied operational areas of the hotel through a rotation program where they work in the following departments: administration, kitchen, restaurant, accounts, and reservations. “We are proud to contribute to the development of our youth, because we believe that our human resources are a major factor to sustaining our industry,” said Bernice Justin, Bay Gardens Accounts Manager.

· Hotel Mocking Bird Hill, Focusing on the Community:

In its on-going efforts to improve environmental and public health practices, and increase local employment opportunities, Hotel Mocking Bird Hill supports the local community by:

1) providing space in its gallery for local artists and craftspeople to display and sell their merchandise, 2)promoting local attractions, community-based organizations, and cultural events, 3) serving on the Port Antonio AIDS Committee, 4) Allowing children from the Shebian School to have their swimming lessons in the hotel’s pool, 5) In addition to the fruits and vegetables grown on-property the hotel purchases foods from local farmers and fishermen to create a menu that is truly local.

· Playa Linda Optimizes their Certification. Why Not Optimize Yours?: Playa Linda Beach Resort has maximized the exposure of their GG21 status by printing the Certified logo on their company envelopes. This is a great way to demonstrate your business’s commitment to improved environmental performance and increase awareness of the GREEN GLOBE 21 program among customers, suppliers and the community.

· 3 Rivers Eco Lodge Supports the Local Community and the Environment:

3 Rivers Eco Lodge bought a washing machine for a local woman and set her up in her own laundry business. This woman now does all the laundry for the hotel using phosphate free detergent that they supply. She also does any laundry for hotel guests. In addition, 3 Rivers also sponsors many local sports teams as well as a local musical group.

· Sandals Ocho Rios Resort & Golf Club Strives to Reduce Solid and Liquid Wastes:

Sandals Ocho Rios understands that reducing wastes is both better for the environment as well as their bottom line. Currently the hotel implements the following procedures to ensure their negative environmental impacts are reduced: • food waste from the kitchens is donated to a local pig farmer. • Fruit and vegetable waste from the kitchen along with garden waste are placed in the resort’s composting facility to be reused as mulch in the gardens. • Office paper is shredded and donated to a local ceramics manufacturer to be used
for packaging. • Glass bottles are returned to suppliers. • Sandals Ocho Rios contracts suppliers that take steps to reduce waste. For
example, Pepsi Jamaica
Ltd supplies soft drinks
in bulk containers to
Sandals Ocho Rios, in
order to minimize solid
waste. Additionally,
Pepsi Jamaica Ltd collects all empty glass bottles. • Most supplies are purchased in bulk
containers. • The waste effluent from Sandals Ocho Rios is pumped to Grande Sport Villa and Golf Resort where it is processed in their Wastewater Treatment Plant and used to irrigate the grounds. • Used kitchen grease is collected by a recycling company and used to make soap.

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The following persons and institutions hold the distinction of being Green Globe 21 certified assessors and consultants.

Green Globe Certified consultants (recommended by CAST)

Mechelle Best (Barbados)

Jeannelle Blanchard (Barbados)

Racquel Brown-Thompson (Jamaica)

Hugh Cresser (Jamaica)

Jennifer Dohrmann-Alpert (Puerto Rico)

Marie-José Edwards (Dominica)

Danielle Lorde (Barbados)

William Meade (U.S.)

Thomas Meller (Mexico)

Deirdre Shurland (Puerto Rico)

Green Globe 21 Accredited Regional Auditors and Consultants:

Melanie Inniss (Barbados)

Wendy Walker-Drakes (Barbados)

Hans Moller (SGS-Dominican Republic)

Gregory Eugene Adolfson (West Virginia State, U.S.)

Candice Shrewsbury (Sea Grant Consortium Extension at Coastal Carolina University)

Bert Brown (SGS)

Green Globe 21 Accredited Regional Auditing Institutions:

SGS - (contact Bert Brown: bert_brown@SgS.com)

AJA Registrars USA

Trinidad & Tobago Bureau of Standards

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Survey Results Are In!

CAST would like to thank the 30 properties that took the time to respond to CAST’s 2005 Green Globe Survey. We greatly appreciate your participation and willingness to share your views. We will be featuring some of the results for you below as well as in out monthly and quarterly newsletters. To subsctibe please click HERE

· Of the total respondents, 43% are both benchmarked and certified.

· 90% stated they saw a reduction in both water and electric bills.

· 67% stated they saw recognizable staff motivation.

· 40% stated that the hotel received international exposure as a result of their Green Globe participation.

· 93% of properties stated that they now have an effective management system in place.

· 91% responded that they are extremely or very satisfied with being Certified while 82% stated that they are extremely or very satisfied with the benefits of being GG21 Certified.

· 50% stated that they are satisfied overall with the Green Globe program in the Caribbean.

· 76% of respondents stated that they are extremely or very satisfied with the services of the third party assessors.

· When asked for suggestions for improving the program, 23% responded that they would like to see increased levels of training and awareness. 3% stated they would like to see more involvement with other sectors.

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Green Globe Operators Win at 2004 World Travel Awards!:

Congratulations to the following Green Globe participants on their achievements at the 2004 World Travel Awards held at the Sherbourne Conference Centre, Barbados on December 11, 2004.

- World’s Leading All-inclusive Company: Sandals Resorts International

- World’s Leading Familiy All-Inclusive: Beaches Resorts

- Caribbean’s Leading Family All-inclusive Resort: Beaches Negril Resort & Spa, Jamaica

- Turks & Caicos' Leading Resort: Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort & Spa

- Caribbean's Leading Villa Hotel: Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica

- Antigua's Leading Spa Resort: Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa

- St Lucia's Leading Resort: Sandals Grande Spa & Resort

- Caribbean’s Leading Hotel Group: Sandals Resorts International

- Bahamas' Leading Spa Resort: Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa

- Jamaica's Leading Resort: The Royal Plantation Ocho Rios

- Caribbean’s Leading Resort: The Royal Plantation Ocho Rios

THE CARIBBEAN IS #1

The Caribbean as a region leads the world in number of properties certified to GG21. Currently there are 53 Certified Properties in the region and 9 that are Benchmarked and working towards certification.

The next time you are planning your holiday, tour or visit to the Caribbean, stay at the hotels and/or visit the attractions listed below. They have walked the talk and are well on their way to sustainability!

Please Note: Properties listed below with thumbnail photos have submitted additional information about their environmental and social best practices. Please click on the thumbnail photo to access the additional information about that property.

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SEARCH FOR HOTELS BY COUNTRY

Antigua & Barbuda
Aruba
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Dominica
Dominican Republic
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Jamaica
Mexico
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St. Lucia
Turks & Caicos

Antigua & Barbuda

Dickenson Bay Cottages

Dickenson Bay, St. John's

Tel: (268)-462-4940 Fax: (268)-462-4941

Website: http://www.dickensonbaycottages.com/

Long Bay Hotel

St. John's

Tel: (268)-463-2005 Fax: (268)-463-2439

Website: http://www.longbayhotel.com/

Sandals Antigua Resort & Spa

Dickenson Bay, St. John’s

Tel: (268) 462-0267 Fax: (268) 462-4135

Website: http://www.sandals.com/main/antigua/an-home.cfm

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Aruba

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 252, Oranjestad

Tel:(297) 587-1492 Fax:(297) 587-1463

Website: www.amsterdammanor.com

Bucuti Beach Resort

L.G. Smith Blvd. 55B, Eagle Beach

Tel:(297) 583-1100 Fax:(297) 582-5272

Website: www.bucuti.com

Manchebo Beach Resort

J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 55, Oranjestad

Tel:(297) 582-3444 Fax:(297) 583-2446

Website: www.manchebo.com

Costa Linda Beach Resort

J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 59, Oranjestad

Tel:(297) 583-8000 Fax:(297) 583-6040

Website: www.costalinda-aruba.com

La Cabana All Suite Beach Resort & Casino

J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 250, Oranjestad

Tel: (297) 597-9000 Fax:(297) 586-7271

Website: www.lacabana.com

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Bahamas

Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa

Cable Beach, Nassau

Tel:(242) 327-6400 Fax:(242) 327-6961

Website: http://www.sandals.com/main/bahamian/ba-home.cfm

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Barbados

Allamanda Beach Hotel

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Hastings, Christ Church

Tel:(246) 438-1000 Fax:(246) 435-9211

Website: www.allamandabeach.com

Almond Beach Club & Spa

Vauxhall, St. James

Tel:(246) 432-7840 Fax:(246) 432-2115

Website: http://www.almondresorts.com/almond_clubandspa.asp

Almond Beach Village

Heywoods, St. Peters

Tel:(246) 422-4900 Fax:(246) 442-0167

Website: http://www.almondresorts.com/almond_village.asp

Amaryllis Beach Resort

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Garrison Historic Area, Hastings, Christ Church

Tel:(246) 438-8000 Fax:(246) 426-9566

Website: www.amaryllisbeachresort.com

Bougainvillea Beach Resort/Sand Acres Resort

Maxwell Coast Road, Christ Church

Tel:(246) 418-0990 Fax:(246) 428-2524

Website: www.bougainvillearesort.com

Hotel PomMarine

Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ Church

Tel:(246) 228-0900 Fax:(246) 228- 0907

Website: http://www.pommarinebarbados.com/inpom.asp

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Dominica

3 Rivers Eco Lodge

Rosalie, Dominica

Tel:(767)-446-1886 Fax:(767) 517- 4588

Website: www.3riversdominica.com

Ft. Young Hotel

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Roseau, Dominica

Tel:(767)-448-5000 Fax:(767) 448- 5006

Website: www.fortyounghotel.com

Tamarind Tree Hotel & Restaurant

Bay of Salisbury, Dominica

Tel:(767)-449-7395 Fax:(767) 449- 7007

Website: http://www.tamarindtreedominica.com/

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Dominican Republic

Coral Canoa by Hilton

Bayahibe, La Romana

Tel:(809) 682-2662 Fax:(809) 562-6440

Website: http://coralbyhilton.com/Canoa/index.htm

Sunscape Casa Del Mar

Playa Bayahibe, La Romana

Tel:(809) 221-8880 Fax:(809) 221-2776

Website: http://www.sunscaperesorts.com/casadelmar/index.html

Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach

Playa Bayahibe, La Romana

Tel:(809) 686-5658 Fax: (809) 687 - 8583

Website: www.vivaresorts.com

Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace

Playa Bayahibe, La Romana

Tel:(809) 686-5658 Fax: (809) 687 - 8583

Website: www.vivaresorts.com

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Grenada

Spice Island Beach Resort

Grand Anse Beach, St. George’s

Tel:(473) 444-4423 Fax:(473) 444 - 4807

Website: www.spicebeachresort.com

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Jamaica

Beaches Boscobel Resort & Golf Club

Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Tel:(876) 975-7320 Fax:(876) 975 -7370

Website: http://www.beaches.com/main/bo/bo-home.cfm

Beaches Negril

Negril, Westmoreland

Tel:(876) 957-9270/4 Fax:(876) 957- 9269

Website: http://www.beaches.com/main/ng/ng-home.cfm

Beaches Sandy Bay

Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Westmoreland

Tel:(876)957-5100 Fax:(876) 957 -5227

Website: http://www.beaches.com/main/sb/sb-home.cfm

Breezes Runaway Bay

Runaway Bay, St. Ann

Tel:(876) 973-6099 Fax:(876)-973 -2352

Website: http://www.superclubs.com/brand_breezes/resort_runawaybay/index.asp

Couples Negril

Negril, Westmoreland

Tel:(876) 957-5960 Fax:(876) 957 -5858

Website: http://www.couples.com/13cn/index.html

Couples Ocho Rios

Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Tel:(876) 975-4271 Fax:(876) 975 -4439

Website: http://www.couples.com/11or/index.html

Couples Swept Away

Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Westmoreland

Tel:(876) 957-4061/6 Fax: (876) 957 - 4060

Website: http://www.sweptaway.com

Green Grotto Caves

Runaway Bay, St. Ann’s

Tel:(876) 973-2841/3217 Fax:(876) 973-9297

Website: www.greengrottocaves.com

Hedonism III

Runaway Bay, St. Ann

Tel:(876) 973-4100

Fax:(876) 973-5402

Website: www.superclubs.com

Jamaica Inn

Main St., Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Tel:(876) 974-2514/6 Fax: (876) 974-2449

Website: www.jamaicainn.com

Negril Gardens Resort

Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Westmoreland

Tel:(876) 957-4408 Fax:(876) 957-4374

Website: www.negrilgardens.com

Round Hill Hotel & Villas

Montego Bay, St. James

Tel:(876) 956-7050 Fax:(876) 956-7505

Website: www.roundhilljamaica.com

Royal Plantation Spa & Golf Resort

Ocho Rios

Tel:(876) 974-5601 Fax:(876) 974-2501

Website: www.royalplantation.com

Runaway Bay HEART Hotel & Training Institute

Runaway Bay, St. Ann

Tel:(876) 973-6671/4 Fax:(876) 973-4704

Website: www.gojamaica.com

Sandals Dunns River Golf Resort & Spa

Marmee Bay, Ocho Rios, St. Ann

Tel:(876) 972-0563 Fax:(876) 972-1611

Website: http://www.sandals.com/main/dunns/dr-home.cfm

Sandals Inn

Montego Bay, St. James

Tel:(876) 952-4140 Fax:(876) 952-6913

Website: http://www.sandals.com/main/inn/in-home.cfm

Sandals Montego Bay

Montego Bay, St. James

Tel:(876) 952-5510 Fax:(876) 952-0816

Website: http://www.sandals.com/main/montego/mo-home.cfm

Sandals Negril Beach Resort & Spa

Norman Manley Blvd., Negril, Westmoreland

Tel:(876) 957-5216 Fax:(876) 957-5338

Website: http://www.sandals.com/main/negril/ne-home.cfm

Text Box: Sandals and Beaches brand hotels in the English-speaking Caribbean completed Green Globe 21 certification in 2004, making them the first chain in the world to accomplish this feat! For more information see: www.sandals.com