Green Globe certifies first Hungary hotel

LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe provides certification, training and education, and marketing services in 83 countries worldwide.

LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe provides certification, training and education, and marketing services in 83 countries worldwide. The Green Globe Certification Standard is based on internationally accepted criteria developed during the 15 years of the Green Globe program.

The InterContinental Budapest has always been a pioneer in the Hungarian hotelier market in terms of its green commitment. In 2016, it maintains its status as the very first hotel in Hungary to receive Green Globe Certification.

Green Globe Certification is recognized worldwide as an established sustainability certification program. The process of harmonization contributes to maintaining core criteria and at the same time addressing regional issues through the adoption of locally developed standards.

InterContinental Budapest was first certified in 2013 and has been continually re-certified each year through to 2016.

Mr. Claus Geisselmann, General Manager of InterContinental Budapest said, “Receiving this certification three years in a row is a great acknowledgement that the hotel is following the right path that leads to a sustainable future.”

“We have undertaken many changes that enable us to act in a more responsible manner toward meeting the requirements of the program. Our Housekeeping team has changed to using Eco-labeled Diversey cleaning products, 100% energy efficient lighting has been installed throughout the hotel and motion sensors, which turn off lights automatically after 5 minutes, have been placed in all corridors and along floors. Moreover, since September 2015, we have managed to become a 100% non-smoking property. In addition to these measurements, we have committed ourselves to replacing all the existing Exit signs with LED lighting and will install a new air conditioning system by the end of this year,” added Mr. Csaba Almási, Director of Engineering.

For many years, in line with its social responsibilities, InterContinental Budapest has contributed towards its neighborhood and the community. Hotel staff participate in clean-up activities at different local parks in and around Budapest each year. And the property organizes student tours that focus on sustainable hotel management for a local hospitality school. Furthermore, a garage sale is held yearly at the hotel with furniture, decorations and kitchenware that are in good condition on sale. The event has proven very popular amongst employees and is also an effective way of recycling and reusing items.

About InterContinental Hotels & Resorts

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts have 182 hotels, located in more than 60 countries with local insight that comes from over 60 years of experience. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts believe that superior, understated service and outstanding facilities are important, but what makes them truly different, is the genuine interest they show in their guests. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts desire to help well-travelled guests make the most of their time, by connecting them to what is special about a destination, sharing knowledge and enjoying authentic experiences that enrich lives and broaden perspectives. For more information, visit intercontinental.com. To view InterContinental Hotel & Resort’s full collection of Concierge videos, visit intercontinentalvideo.com.

About IHG

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is among the world’s largest hotel groups by number of rooms. IHG owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, over 4,500 hotels and more than 650,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognized and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites®, and also manages the world’s largest hotel loyalty program, Priority Club® Rewards with 52 million members worldwide. IHG has nearly 1,400 hotels in its development pipeline, which will create 160,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group’s holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.

IHG offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at ihg.com and information for the IHG Rewards Club program at ihg.com/rewardsclub. For the latest news from IHG, visit our online Press Office at ihg.com/media.

Green Globe is the worldwide sustainability system based on internationally accepted criteria for sustainable operation and management of travel and tourism businesses. Operating under a worldwide license, Green Globe is based in California, USA and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe is an Affiliate Member of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Green Globe is a member of the International Coalition of Tourism Partners (ICTP) .

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