IHG launches version 2.0 of its sustainable hotel design site

By HMA Staff 31 August 2011

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its Innovation Hotel version 2.0, an improved version of the original website that has been online since 2008. The Innovation Hotel is IHG’s online showcase and creative hub for sustainable hotel design, giving examples of what future hotels might look like if they use sustainable technologies.

The new site has a refreshed design and includes a number of additional features, including real-life hotel case studies demonstrating how IHG hotels are already implementing sustainable ideas, such as the InterContinental San Francisco, Howard Street, which offersthe Zipcar Toyota Prius Plug-In Hybrid Vehicle for guests to get around in an eco-friendly way. Another example is a roof-top herb garden watered by AC condensate at the Holiday Inn San Antonio International Airport.

Other features include further integration with Green Engage, IHG’s environmental management system, and added opportunities for guests to collaborate and share ideas through social media such as Facebook and Twitter. The ideas contributed from guests and the public will help IHG design, build and operate more sustainable hotels.

Originally published by our US sister publication Hospitality World Network

The latest trends in hotel

Submitted by Jason on 28 March 2012 - 5:01am

The latest trends in hotel design include using non-polluting, sustainable and innovative building materials, InterContinental Hotels Group being the first to implement it. The next time I check into a Raddison Blu hotel I hope to see an eco-friendly new design, a tempurpedic bed and a spacious, well lid reception with tall windows and comfy couches.

All the major hotel chains

Submitted by Martin Smith on 20 February 2012 - 3:12am

All the major hotel chains have started campaigns so they can switch to using sustainable resources. This is a good thing because if we anticipate the future to come, we can surely understand that being green won't be a choice, but something mandatory. Needless to say that he who wakes up early will travel far.

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