Pune,Touting its green initiatives Courtyard by Marriott, Pune Hinjewadi stepped up its Environment Awareness Month celebrations by undertaking a tree plantation drive in the hotel premises to commemorate Earth Day. In its green endeavour, the associates of the hotel came together to plant 2000 saplings of Vidalia along with 25 saplings of Flumeria Alba. The guests at the property were also welcome to join in.
Talking on the occasion, Mr. Devendra Modak, Chief Engineer and Head of the Energy Conservation committee at Courtyard by Marriott, Pune Hinjewadi said, We at Courtyard by Marriott, Pune Hinjewadi strive towards demonstrating responsible hospitality management. Our tree plantation drive is not focused merely on adding a decorative element to the property but to inspire a positive force for the environment by personal action in the communities where we live and work. Our maiden Earth Day activity at this property is to express our gratitude towards Mother Earth and to do our bit for the goal of energy conservation. The associates will be taking responsibility of nurturing the plants budded on the Earth Day to add an emerald patch to the hotel.
Courtyard by Marriott, Pune Hinjewadi kick started its Green run with participation in the Earth Hour 2010. Embracing green operations, the hotel has an on-going line up of various eco- themed activities like poster and quiz competitions for associates, incorporating Green Daily Basics (eco-friendly message calendar for the property), screening of the award winning environment documentary - The Inconvenient Truth, etc. Adding a unique flavor to the environment campaign, the hotel is all set to nurture their own patch of green- an exclusive Herb Garden as well.
Courtyard by Marriotts activities planned in conjunction with Earth Day celebrate the companys commitment to environmentally responsible operations, raise awareness of environmental issues, increase associate participation in environmental activities and demonstrate their Spirit to Preserve culture.
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About Courtyard by Marriott
The brand Courtyard by Marriott, launched in 1983, has grown into one of Marriotts largest brand and the worlds 12th largest lodging chain with more than 8,000 hotels worldwide. Courtyard by Marriott Hotels aspires to be the global leader in lodging for travelers who seek freedom and opportunity to disconnect from routine.
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