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| Located
on the windward side of the island of St. Kitts, 10 minutes from the capital
city of Basseterre, St. Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino and Spa offers
389 rooms, eight restaurants, a full-service spa, championship golf course,
and guided tours to the 65-square-mile island’s many ecological wonders
including volcanic landscapes, rainforests, and black sand beaches. Audubon
International Green Lodging Gold Certification gives the strongest reason
yet to tout its environmental bona fides.
 “In a region long recognized for its commitment to its environment, St. Kitts Marriott has set an even higher bar for the lodging industry throughout the Caribbean,” says Christine Kane, CEO of Audubon International. “It is that rare destination that indeed takes sustainable best practices to heart. We congratulate Marriott for adding another property to its long list of certified resorts, and the entire St. Kitts team on seeing their vision through and putting it into impressive action.” Available to any lodging facility from inns and lodges to full-scale resorts, the Green Lodging Program provides third-party verification that certified lodging facilities have met environmental best practice standards and have demonstrated a strong commitment to making improvements. Through a comprehensive method for assessing environmental measures undertaken, participating facilities can reduce environment-related costs and gain a marketing advantage. Areas of focus include Communication, Community, Waste & Materials, Water Conservation, Energy, and Chemicals & Air Quality. Properties must recertify every three years. “We are incredibly proud to have received the Gold Certificate for sustainability from Audubon International, a recognition that reflects our unwavering commitment to responsible hospitality and environmental stewardship,” said Anna McNutt, the resort’s general manager. “At St Kitts Marriott Beach Resort, Casino & Spa we believe that sustainable practices are not just good for the environment — they also enhance the experience we offer our guests and support the long-term well-being of our community. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our entire team, and we remain focused on continuously improving our operations to lead by example within the Caribbean region.” The St. Kitts Marriott Resort has long pioneered sustainable eco-practices in the hotel industry in St. Kitts and Nevis. In 2004, it completed its 1,250,000-gallons-per day-reverse osmosis seawater desalination plant, and it currently runs a wastewater recycling plant producing 500,000 gallons per day to irrigate the golf course. Other best practices contributing to its Audubon International Green Lodging Certification include:
To learn more about how your local lodging property or resort can gain recognition for your environmental efforts, to learn how to expand your initiatives through Audubon International’s numerous environmental certifications, or to explore sponsorship options, visit www.AudubonInternational.org or call toll free: 844-767-9051 Audubon
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