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Partner Member EcoLodge Rendez-Vous
Publishes First Newsletter

eco newsThis GHA Partner Member, EcoLodge Rendez-Vous, Saba, Netherlands Antilles, has published their first Internet-distributed newsletter. It is full-color, guaranteed virus-free and its two pages are full of interesting news of the property. Watercolor classes along with a jewelry-making workshop (using local natural materials) are discussed. Cuisine prepared at the restaurant, such as almond crusted snapper, coconut curried shrimp and Mom's Apple Pie sound appealing enough to make anyone want to visit. Read and/or print the complete newsletter by clicking on the icon to the right.

Consider a newsletter that reaches out to guests interested in the environment (said to be 80% of the public) about your property!

econews 2Comments or congratulations can be sent to the EcoLodge at info@ecolodge-saba.com

VENDORS NOTIFIED OF "GREEN" PURCHASING POLICY

vendorsPartner Member Cottonwood Cove's LetterNotifies Vendors, Suppliers and Contractors ofTheir Green Procurement and Packaging Policy Tom Burnside, General Manager at Cottonwood Cove Resorts & Marinas, has sent a letter to all vendors, suppliers and contractors advising them that his property is committed to purchasing environmentally preferred "Green" products and services. He encourages all vendors/contractors to seek out and secure environmentally preferred products/practices and he commits to giving preference to those vendors/contractors who are successful in that endeavor.

The icon to the right is clickable so that you can read and/or print the letter.

If you'd like to know more or just want to congratulate Cottonwood Cove Resorts & Marinas on their "Green" Purchasing letter, contact Tom Burnside at 702/297-1464 or click here to email us.

CHECK STUB MARKETING

four ptsFour Points Sheraton, Rochester New York Pitches Meeting Space on Check Stub Many properties send GHA checks that use a full 8.5x11 sheet of paper. One-third of the sheet is the check, one-third is the check stub and one third is most often blank. The Accounting and Sales Departments at the Four Point Sheraton Rochester has gotten together to make super use of the blank one-third of the check paper. The 3" strip of paper pitches "Meetings Made Easy" with pricing on two packages of meeting rooms for January and February. See their clever, smart, useful check strip, and consider how this idea can be used at your property to seek business from vendors and contractors.

The icon to the right is clickable so that you can read and/or print the notice.

SUPER PRESS RELEASE!

Partner Member The Houstonian Expands Community Outreach

houstonThe Houstonian's exciting environmental program is announced to the world with their September 7, 1998 press release. The Houstonian's committment to the community is clear with their efforts such as participating in the Texas Recycles Day and the Children's Envir-Olympics Day as well as sponsoring a "Rerun Your Running Shoes" event in November. Read the complete press release by clicking on the icons to the right.

We encourage all members to produce press releases at least once a year providing information on your environmental program.

houstonIf you'd like to know more or just want to congratulate The Houstonian on their super press release, contact Laura Terrell, Director of Purchasing and Environmental Efforts at 800/528-1234, 713/685-6716 or buygreen@houstonian.com

GREAT NEWSLETTER!

Charter Member Best Western Wayside Inn's
Newsletter Welcomes Guests

bwrevBest Western Wayside Inn is located in beautiful Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada. Their strength is the beauty of the countryside. Their fresh and warmly-written newsletter is a great read (whether it's placed in a guestroom, handed out at the front desk/dining room or mailed out to clients). The quarterly two-page communication is packed with indoor and outdoor activities. It's printed two-sided (well, of course) on 8-1/2"x11" white stock. The format is professionally done.

The icons to the right are clickable so that you can read or print the newsletter.

bwrevIf you'd like to know more or just want to congratulate Best Western Wayside Inn on their great newsletter, contact Bobbi Fox, CHA, General Manager at 800/528-1234, 800/663-5307 BC&AB; only, 250/837-6161 or email us