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At this point, the city that’s long been regarded as the “desert version of Miami’s South Beach” provides quite a few choices of luxury resorts and hotels in Scottsdale   for the eco-friendly traveler.

iStayGreen.org, the Internet’s basic resource for locating and reserving eco-friendly resort & spas – hotels has listed 10 hotels in the city of Scottsdale as “Green” resulting from the green initiatives they have in-place. The Scottsdale Camelback Resort, and Hotel Valley Ho, and Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Resort have all been awarded a 3 Green Eco-Leaf Rating awarded by iStayGreen. The Green Eco-Leaf Rating goes from 1 to 5, with a 5 Green Eco-Leaf Rating given to the most eco friendly, top environmental,best green resorts.

Once trying to find eco friendly hotels there are a number distinct approaches that properties assume. At present we are all accustomed with the typical linen reuse programs. By leaving your towels on the rack or placing a card on your bed, or placing a special door hanger, the housekeeping employees is informed by you not replace your towels and sheets. By reusing your linens your saving both water and electricity and lowering the quantity of chemicals entering our waste water. Many hotels in Scottsdale have as well implemented the 3 R’s – Reduce – Reuse – Recycle.  Hotels in Scottsdale also are investing in energy saving CFL – compact fluorescent light bulbs and LED – light emitting diode bulbs. Luxury Scottsdale hotels and resorts that have taken advantage of these programs have discovered that not only are they doing something nice for our environment but they are also improving their profits.

Associationslike USGBC – United States Green Building Council offer the LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design that hones in on building and design. Other enterprises like Green Globe and Green Key are specializing on operations and sustainability. Various states even put forward their own “Green Certification” syllabus; but currently Arizona does not. The most valuable rating for the consumer is iStayGreen’s Green Eco-Leaf rating for the reason that it not only takes into weight operational  environmental considerations but in addition the many certifications given to the property.

Tourism is Arizona’s foremost industries and in Scottsdale employs 40% of the labor force. It’s since Scottsdale has a large amount to proffer. Annually hosting the TPC – Tournament Players Club golf event Scottsdale is well-known for its various incredible desert golf resorts. Car collector enthusiasts flock to Scottsdale to participate in the Barrett Jackson Auto Auction from which classic cars are auctioned for prices into the millions. The Mayo Clinic and Scottsdale art galleries and museums, Scottsdale Spa Resorts, expensive shopping, and trendy night life are only a a small number of additional reasons why Scottsdale is such awell-liked destination.

Whether you’re a snowbird – one of Scottsdale’s winter visitors or planning a last minute vacation to an all inclusive Scottsdale resort . . . do the planet a favor and reserve at an environmentally friendly Scottsdale resort & spa. 3 additional Green Eco-Leaf properties include the The Phoenician Scottsdale, Comfort Inn Scottsdale, and Scottsdale Thunderbird Suites which have all earned a 2 Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Complete your part towards insuring a sustainable future by visiting an “Green” hotel when you take a trip.