PATA Grand and Gold Award 2012 Winners

EnvironmentCorporate Environmental ProgrammeJetwing SEA - Agreener VisionJetwing Hotels, Sri Lankawww.jetwinghotels.comJetwing Seashells was reborn as Jetwing Sea on January 15, 2011 to re-affirm Jetwing Hotels’commitment to green policies incorporating many new ways to be more energy efficient andpreserve the environment. The commitment to green policies played a vital role at every stageof the reconstruction of Jetwing Sea. Several initiatives were taken to make the hotel even moreenergy efficient and environmentally friendly. Some initiatives included 100% lighting through CFL,LED and T5, solar power for guest room lighting, a solar powered hot water system, a biomassboiler for hot water generator during night time, LED backlit guest room TVs, key-card control overguest room lighting, dual set-point thermostats for room air-conditioning controllers, energy efficientcentral chillers for air-conditioning, the sub-metered supply of electricity and water to control waste,the maximum use of natural ventilation to avoid mechanical ventilation, and the creation of anin-house sewage treatment plant to recycle waste water.Since it has just been one year since the re-launch of the hotel as Jetwing Sea, tangible resultsin the form of an audit are not yet available. However, measures are at present being taken togauge quantitatively how environmental initiatives have impacted the growth of business. Whatis clear is that being green has made the property a preferred choice when compared to similarlypriced hotels. Jetwing Sea has become a natural top-of-mind option for chic, eco savvy travellerswho seek an environmentally responsible hotel for their holiday. The growth in numbers as wellas in the ‘quality’ of guests has been remarkable. There is a significant increase in the number ofhigh-spending tourists to Jetwing Sea.“The extent to which Jetwing Sea has implemented green technologies is impressive and setsa high bar for others to aspire to. The commitment of the management and engagement ofthe staff is clear through initiatives such as the Resident Naturalist, community involvement,the comprehensive study of environmental and cost impacts, and internal meetings and audits”- Judge’s comment