Leading by Example: Best Practices Across Multiple Travel & Tourism Industry Sectors

Tourism and Climate Change Leading by Example: Best Practices in Renewable Energy Among Multiple Tourism Industry Sectors Ted Martens October 29th, 2008

Presentation Outline y Introduction y Definitions y RETI Best Practices y Airlines y Accommodations y Tour Operators y Cruise Lines y Ski Resorts y Public Land Agencies y Conclusion

Who is STI? Non-profit whose mission is to help travelers and tourism providers protect the places they visit, and the planet at large.

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Defining Best Practice “A process, technique, or innovative use of resources that results in outstanding and measurable improvement in the operation or performance of a tourism business.�

RETI Best Practice Benefits y Reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and operational costs y Enhanced customer loyalty and business marketability y Availability of tax incentives, rebates and grants y Significant return on investment

RETI Additional Benefits y Diversify global power supply y Decrease dependency on nonrenewable energy sources y Creation of “green collar� jobs and sustainable economic development y Enhanced protection of the environment

Best Practices Analysis y Accommodations y Airlines y Cruise Lines y Public Land Agencies y Ski Resorts y Tour Operators

Accommodations Sector y Building management controls y 1 megawatt solar photovoltaic system y 80 kilowatt windmill y Energy efficiency measures y Solar hot water systems y Carbon neutral accommodations

Airline Sector y Multi-faceted initiatives to reduce fuel consumption y Voluntary carbon offset initiatives y Reductions in idling times y Development of prototype carbon-composite aircraft y Fleet renewal with more fuel efficient aircraft y Retrofits of existing engines with more efficient fan blades

Cruise Line Sector y Using solar power while docked in port y Employing solar and wind energy on board y Reduced fuel consumption y Education and outreach

Public Lands Agency Sector y Solar photovoltaic, micro-hydro, and wind energy systems y Fleet management strategies to limit fuel use and emissions y Green building and energy efficiency management practices y Carbon sequestration Economic Impacts

Ski Resort Sector y Holistic sustainability planning y Purchase of renewable energy credits y Enhanced vehicle fuel efficiency y Building modifications and new LEED-certified facilities y Installation of hydroelectric and PV systems y Harnessing of methane from wastewater and concerting it to energy

Tour Operator Sector y Reduction of diesel generator use through solar power and advanced battery technology y Support vehicle fleet powered by waste vegetable oil y On-site, grid-tied solar PV systems y Development of environmental standards for suppliers y Use of wind-powered water pumps and solar water heaters y Purchase of renewable energy credits or carbon offsets

For More Information Visit RETI: www.renewabletourism.org

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