The occasion will mark the Fairmont Dubai's participation in Earth Hour, a global event organised by World Wildlife Fund (WWF). As of today, over 11,900 businesses and 188,000 individuals worldwide will participate in this collective environmental effort to garner awareness for climate change.
In support of Earth Hour, the Fairmont Dubai has compiled some facts about lighting usage and tips on energy conservation in the hospitality sector.
A light bulb may be a tiny consideration in global climate change, but consider the total impact of all light bulbs in a hotel or resort - lighting typically accounts for between 15 and 25% of total electricity consumption in the average hotel.
By replacing light bulbs or entire fixtures with energy efficient alternatives, a hotel can help preserve energy resources and reduce the risk of global warming, while saving money and energy in maintenance costs.
Energy efficient lights produce less heat and therefore lower the demand on air conditioning systems.
Did you know that a 13 watt compact fluorescent light provides the same light as a 60 watt incandescent, lasts about 10 times longer and uses 70 - 80% less energy than its incandescent alternative?
When buying replacement fluorescent tubes, ask for the special extra efficient type. A standard, four-foot (1.2 m) florescent tube uses 40 watts, while the energy efficient variety uses only 34 watts. This translates into another 15% savings in power costs and in energy consumed.
While their initial cost is higher, compact florescent lights or CFLs will save an enormous amount of energy and money when compared with regular incandescent bulbs. The average lifespan of one CFL is greater than the lifespan of nine incandescent lights. That means lower maintenance costs and less garbage in landfills. An average CFL, over the its lifespan, prevents nearly 200 kg of coal from being burned and over 360 kg of carbon dioxide and almost 9 kg of sulfur dioxide from being produced and released into the atmosphere.
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Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a leader in sustainable tourism and was the first major hotel chain in North America to embrace environmental stewardship in its daily operations through the implementation of its own Green Partnership Program. The program focuses on sustainability, mainly improvements in the areas of waste management, energy and water conservation, as well as a strong element of community outreach through local groups and partnerships. Initiatives include recycling and organic waste diversion in the hotel's kitchens, retrofitting energy efficient lighting, creating rooftop herb gardens at properties, purchasing green power, and redistributing gently used goods and food to those in need. National Geographic Traveler refers to it as "the most comprehensive environmental program in the North American hotel industry". Fairmont was awarded the prestigious 2006 Global Tourism Business Award, presented by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTCC), for its commitment to sustainable tourism.
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travellers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 55 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.
Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414
Alka Patel
Public Relations Manager
Fairmont Dubai
P.O. Box 97555
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, UAE
T 971 4 311 8246 | F 971 4 311 8225 | M 971 50 652 8204
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is a leader in sustainable tourism and was the first major hotel chain in North America to embrace environmental stewardship in its daily operations through the implementation of its own Green Partnership Program. The program focuses on sustainability, mainly improvements in the areas of waste management, energy and water conservation, as well as a strong element of community outreach through local groups and partnerships. Initiatives include recycling and organic waste diversion in the hotel's kitchens, retrofitting energy efficient lighting, creating rooftop herb gardens at properties, purchasing green power, and redistributing gently used goods and food to those in need. National Geographic Traveler refers to it as "the most comprehensive environmental program in the North American hotel industry". Fairmont was awarded the prestigious 2006 Global Tourism Business Award, presented by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTCC), for its commitment to sustainable tourism.
A leader in the global hospitality industry, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is an extraordinary collection of luxury hotels which includes iconic landmarks like The Fairmont Banff Springs, Fairmont Monte Carlo and New York's The Plaza. Fairmont hotels are one-of-a-kind properties where sophisticated travellers can discover culturally rich experiences that are authentic to the destination. Situated in some of the most exclusive and pristine areas in the world, Fairmont is committed to responsible tourism and is an industry leader in sustainable hotel management with its award-winning Green Partnership program. Fairmont's portfolio includes 55 distinctive hotels, with plans to develop over 20 new properties in the coming years in destinations as diverse as Beijing, Abu Dhabi and South Africa.
Fairmont is owned by Fairmont Raffles Hotels International, a leading global hotel company with over 85 hotels worldwide under the Raffles, Fairmont and Swissôtel brands. The company also owns Fairmont and Raffles branded Residences, Estates and luxury private residence club properties. For more information or reservations, please call 1-800-441-1414
Alka Patel
Public Relations Manager
Fairmont Dubai
P.O. Box 97555
Sheikh Zayed Road
Dubai, UAE
T 971 4 311 8246 | F 971 4 311 8225 | M 971 50 652 8204
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