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Vail Valley�s Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa On Track
to Achieve Colorado�s
First Resort LEED Certification from the U.S. Green Building
Council
AVON, Colo. � November 2007 � The Westin Riverfront Resort
& Spa, Vail Valley�s newest luxury resort scheduled to open next summer,
is doing everything possible to be sensitive to the environment and �go
green� for guests. Situated on a magnificent 19-acre site bordering
the Eagle River at the base of Beaver Creek Mountain, the property has
brought sustainability to new heights with the ultimate in public transportation:
its own Riverfront Gondola that brings guests to the ski area.
�We are building this hotel from the �green up�,� said Bob Trotter,
general manager of The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa. �The new
gondola literally at our doorstep is the cornerstone of our eco-friendly
philosophy. Taking an environmentally sensitive approach to development
and operation will improve our guest experience in every way.�
From the construction materials to hotel operations, the property is committed to being true to its Beaver Creek Mountain setting through low-impact approaches that are respectful of both the environment and the community. The property is on track to achieve Colorado�s first resort LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council when it opens next summer. Here�s how everyone will benefit from their green approach:
For more information about The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa, visit our web site at www.westinriverfront.com. |
Contact:
The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa
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Also See: | East West Partners Developing 200 room Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa Near Beaver Creek Resort on Land Acuired from Vail Resorts / June 2005 |
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