Fish Camp, CA – July
2015 / Newsmaker Alert / Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite has achieved a 4 Green Key rating through the Green
Key Eco-Rating Program, acknowledging its exemplary dedication to environmentally
conscious procedures across multiple operational areas. This is the second-highest
ranking on the Green Key scale.
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4 Green Key rating demonstrates that Tenaya Lodge has shown national industry
leadership and commitment to protecting the environment through its wide-ranging
policies and practices. The hotel has mature programs in place that involve
management, employees, guests, and the public, and which have shown substantial
and measurable results.
The
Double Silver LEED-certified resort is committed to preserving natural
resources and reducing its footprint. As part of the proprietary GreenPath®
program developed by owner/operator Delaware
North, Tenaya Lodge ensures environmental stewardship through practices
and technology in operational procedures, guest room construction, food
service and more.
“We’re
constantly looking for ways to reduce our impact on the environment,” said
Paul Ratchford, General Manager. “We take pride in keeping our beautiful
surroundings just that, to ensure future generations get to experience
and enjoy them. We are proud of our team for their roles in this fantastic
recognition and look forward to advancing our eco-friendly practices and
innovations.”
The
recipients of the Keep America Beautiful Award and State of California
Waste Reduction Award, Tenaya Lodge leverages its own wastewater treatment
plant and water and energy-saving fixtures in every guestroom, uses biodegradable
laundry detergent and serves organic and sustainable food products, a few
of many green practices the resort employs. Other accolades include a member
of the Green Hotels Association, Gold Level in the TripAdvisor GreenLeaders
Program and Environmentalist Level in the California Green Lodging Program.
Learn
more about Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite and its environmentally friendly offerings
at TenayaLodge.com.
About
Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
Tenaya
Lodge at Yosemite is an all-season resort framed by noble evergreen forest
and a rich range of Sierra recreation. The lodge, set adjacent to Yosemite
National Park’s South Gate at an elevation of 5,288 feet, offers 302 rooms,
suites and mountain cottage accommodations. Tenaya Lodge offers easy access
to Yosemite’s iconic attractions and many guests savor the alpine serenity
of Ascent Spa at Tenaya Lodge. Resort dining options run the table from
casual to candlelit at Sierra, Jackalope’s, Timberloft and Embers restaurants.
For more information, visit TenayaLodge.com.
About
Delaware North
Delaware
North is one of the largest privately held hospitality and food service
companies in the world. Founded in 1915 and owned by the Jacobs family
for 100 years, Delaware North has global operations at high-profile places
such as sports and entertainment venues, national and state parks, destination
resorts and restaurants, airports, and regional casinos. Our 60,000 employee
associates are dedicated to creating special experiences one guest at a
time in serving more than a half-billion guests annually. Delaware North
operates in the sports, travel hospitality, restaurant and catering, parks,
resorts, gaming, and specialty retail industries and has annual revenue
of approximately $3 billion. “Delaware North” is a reference to Delaware
North Companies Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries, including location-specific
operating entities. Learn more about Delaware North, a global leader in
hospitality and food service, at www.DelawareNorth.com.
About
Green Key
The
Green Key Eco-Rating Program is the first of its kind to rank, certify
and inspect hotels and resorts in North America based on their commitment
to sustainable “green” operations. The program was originally developed
for the Hotel Association of Canada by a leading environmental engineering
firm. Designed specifically for hotel operations, the Green Key Eco-Rating
Program is a comprehensive environmental self-assessment that will allow
each participating property to benefit on several fronts – cost savings,
increased bookings from environmentally conscious consumers and meeting
planners and responsible corporate citizenry. Visit www.GreenKeyGlobal.com
for more information.
Media Contact:
Julie
Wright
(W)right On Communications,
Inc.
for Tenaya Lodge at Yosemite
760-419-4664
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