InterContinental Hotels Group is creating a hotel which it claims will be the world’s first 100% ecologically-friendly hotel.
The chain says the hotel’s ‘green’ credentials will set the benchmark for hoteliers around the world.
The futuristic, solar-powered ‘Innovation Hotel’ uses the latest technology in energy and water conservation and recycling.
Green features include:
* The forwarding of all unused non-perishable food to charities or food banks
* Solar panels on the roof to heat water
* A rainwater harvesting system to supply water to toilets
* A roof garden rich in shrubbery to provide extra insulation
* Windpower to generate electricity for the hotel
* Recycled glass windows
* Furniture and fittings made entirely from recycled materials
* And household waste to provide heat and power
IHG said these features could be earmarked as standard across all its brands within the next few years.
The virtual property has been put on the company website to get guests views on its features.
By: Bev Fearis
