How Do You Find A “Green” Hotel In Denver?
Denver, site of 2008’s Democratic Convention, has positioned itself as a “green” town. This is helping attract environmentally-conscious travelers, which means BIG money for the town. Hotels, restaurants, print shops and all kinds of service-based businesses are rapidly jumping on the “green” bandwagon. How do you find a “green” hotel in Denver? There are a growing number of resources to help, so read on. First, decide how “green” you want your hotel to be. There are varying degrees to choose from. Check out the Green Hotel Association. A good resource for the different shades of green, it details what green practices each member hotel has (see Resources below). An article in the Denver Post highlighted the need to promote Denver’s “green” hotels and listed several examples (see Resources below). According to Jenna Six, Education Director of the Alliance of Sustainable Colorado, there is a list of Denver’s green hotels. Click on the “Vendor Directory,” then peruse to find your choice (
