Two Denmark hotels certified by Green Globe

LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe announced certification of the Carlton Hotel Guldsmeden and the Axel Hotel Guldsmeden.

LOS ANGELES, California – Green Globe announced certification of the Carlton Hotel Guldsmeden and the Axel Hotel Guldsmeden. These hotels located in Copenhagen, Denmark, are the first two of seven properties of the Hotel Guldsmeden Group to be certified for their sustainability achievements.

Guldsmeden hotels operate under firm ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable guidelines, without compromising the primary goals of good hostmanship and high-quality services, which are key to maintaining the hotelsยด intimate, informal, and positive atmosphere. All hotels keep up with the latest developments of technology and customer needs to constantly improve their performance. Guldsmeden passes its environmental spirit on to guests in conversations and on the hotel website, in sustainability checklists provided in guest rooms, or even on paper napkins made of recycled paper and printed with the message โ€œLove food, hate wasteโ€ to underline Guldsmedenยดs โ€œLess Wasteโ€ program.

Kirsten Skovgaard Aggersborg, PR and Communications Manager of the Hotel Guldsmeden Group, said: โ€œWe are extremely proud to have obtained the prestigious Green Globe Certificate, thereby confirming that offering a sustainable luxury experience is possible and no contradiction in terms. Green Globe has been instrumental in leaving no stone unturned in our efforts to be 360 degrees ‘green,’ which enables us to now focus on our key objective โ€“ good hostmanship.โ€

Besides comprehensive recycling policies and close monitoring of water and energy consumption with an annual reduction goal of 5 percent, the Hotel Guldsmeden group places great emphasis on supporting the local community. The Axel Hotel, situated in the artistic area Vesterbro, produces local guides and encourages guests to visit local shops, galleries, and restaurants. Guldsmeden has also helped co-found a neighborhood community; hires local staff; and uses โ€“ to the greatest possible extent โ€“ local, fair trade, and eco-certified suppliers. In line with the hotel groupยดs goal to be organic, the Axel Hotel has been awarded the official Gold ร˜-label by the Danish Ministry of Food & Agriculture that recognizes kitchens using 90-100 percent of organic produce; other hotels are supposed to follow.

Guldsmeden supports HopeNow, an organization working against human trafficking, with financial help and by providing rooms for people in need. Other non-profit organizations are supported through the hotelsยด income from on-site bike rental services, which promote bikes as the sustainable way to get around town. Main beneficiary is the Childrenยดs Heart Foundation, that works to share worldwide knowledge and improve the lives of children with heart problems.

Green Globe Certification’s CEO, Guido Bauer, said: โ€œGuldsmeden hotels are so unique, because they are sustainable on so many different levels. Our independent Green Globe auditor was extremely impressed with the positive energy and level of commitment of both management and staff, which is not only showcased in the overall Sustainability Management Plan, but in little, intelligent actions such as the kitchen using yesterdayยดs bread as croutons or in a ‘mรผsli’ that has become a โ€˜mustโ€™ at breakfast buffets. The hotel group has also developed a line of organic skin and hair products, organic textiles, and organic sweets and food.โ€

Challenges are encountered with a positive attitude and turned into opportunities: with the Axel Hotel being located close to the cityยดs traditional red-light district, the Hotel Guldsmeden group has been very active in campaigns against human trafficking and use of drugs. Corresponding banners displayed on hotel premises, as well as neighborhood buildings, generated great media coverage โ€“ and were just another means for Guldsmeden to help the local community and create a better, more sustainable world.

ABOUT THE HOTEL GULDSMEDEN GROUP

The hotel group Guldsmeden consists of four hotels in Denmark, one in Norway, a resort in Bali, and an apartment villa in southern France.

Guldsmeden was founded in 1999. Two of the original Guldsmeden hotels have been sold and are being run as franchises in close cooperation with the new owners. The long-term goal is to develop Guldsmeden franchises in Denmark, as well as internationally.

For more information, visit www.hotelguldsmeden.dk .

ABOUT HOTEL AXEL GULDSMEDEN

Axel Hotel Guldsmeden, in the very heart of Copenhagen, is the largest and most central of the Guldsmeden hotels. 129 beautiful and unique rooms furnished in Guldsmedenยดs signature style combine Balinese and Scandinavian design.

Axel Hotel Guldsmeden is situated in the vibrant Vesterbro area, a five-minute walk from Copenhagen city center and the Tivoli gardens. Vesterbro is known as the Montmartre of Copenhagen, and is full of trendy and luxurious shopping, cafรฉs, restaurants, galleries, and nightclubs.

Axel Hotelยดs lounge and garden are the perfect place to meet up with friends or colleagues before or after going out. Plush and comfortable, the lounge area has many opportunities for finding a quiet spot, or enjoying the buzz of this busy house. The garden is a special โ€œroomโ€ all in itself. Secluded and lush with green plants and flowers, the garden has lots of lounge sofa areas, an outdoor fireplace in the center, and cushions and soft fleecy blankets.

Contact: AXEL Hotel Guldsmeden, Helgolandsgade 7-11, DK-1653 Kรธbenhavn V, Denmark, Phone: +45 33 31 32 66, Fax: +45 33 31 69 70, Email: [email protected]

ABOUT CARLTON COPENHAGEN

The hip Vesterbrogade area of Copenhagen is home of Guldsmedenยดs Carlton Hotel. The property is just a few minutesโ€™ walk from the Tivoli Gardens and offers an oasis amidst the thriving pulse of the city. The Vesterbrogade area has lots of cafรฉs, small shops, and historic buildings.

All guest rooms are furnished and decorated in Guldsmeden’s signature Balinese style and include organic shampoo and cream products developed by Guldsmeden. All rooms have different design details, such as either bathtubs or furnished balconies. The intimate hotel cafรฉ serves a sumptuous organic breakfast buffet on hand-decorated Mexican crockery.

Contact: Carlton Hotel Guldsmeden Copenhagen, Vesterbrogade 66, DK-1620 Kรธbenhavn V, Denmark, Phone: +45 33 22 15 00, Fax: +45 33 22 15 55, Email: [email protected]

ABOUT GREEN GLOBE CERTIFICATION

Green Globe Certification 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 Certification is based in California, USA, and is represented in over 83 countries. Green Globe Certification is a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, supported by the United Nations Foundation. For information,visit www.greenglobe.com .

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