EAGLE BEACH, Aruba – September 9, 2010 – Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts, Aruba’s premier resort for couples and one of the greenest in the Caribbean, has added a new feature to its expansive environmental program, Inncom’s Glass Series Guest Interface Device Suite. The device is an eco-friendly, central control system that allows guests to opt-in to the resort’s conservation program with just the touch of an aptly named “Green Button” that controls the lights, thermostat and humidity of guestrooms.
The fully automated system uses motion detectors and door sensors to identify when the room is occupied and unoccupied and adjusts energy settings accordingly. For example, when the sensor identifies that a guest has left the room, lights are automatically turned off and the temperature is set to pre-determined conservation levels. The system also identifies check-in and check-out status so that the energy management status remains intact, even if housekeeping staff are moving about the room.
Just last month, the Glass Series Guest Interface Device Suite was the recipient of an Earth-Minded Award presented by Hospitality Design magazine and the American Society of Interior Designers.
Bucuti President and Chief Environmental Officer Ewald Biemans recognizes that there is always more that can be done to support conservation efforts and works tirelessly to ensure the carbon footprint of the resort and its guests is as small as possible. “Bucuti already has the lowest per-occupied-room electricity usage of all hotels in Aruba, and this new technology will help us save even more,” said Biemans. “From a financial standpoint, energy is the lodging industry’s second highest operating cost, so the Green Button is a valuable investment on many levels.
The Green Button is the latest sustainable initiative the Green Globe 21 and ISO 14001 certified resort has implemented to help conserve resources and ensure the natural beauty of Aruba is available for guests and locals to enjoy for years to come. Just a few of the many initiatives in place include:
- Solar panels that heat water for guest rooms and the laundry
- Water reducers, which cut down water flow by 60% in all showers and faucets, and low-flow toilets.
- A greywater recycling system that irradiates sink and bath water for re-use irrigating the grounds
- Recycling programs
- Using bio-degradable and environmentally friendly detergents
- Sponsorship of numerous environmental causes including monthly beach clean-ups, recycling contests and Aruba-based animal-related organizations
- For more information, visit www.bucuti.com/resort/eco-friendly-resort
About Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts: Bucuti & Tara Beach Resorts is Aruba’s premier boutique resort for couples. The award winning, owner managed resort caters to adults only and has been named one of the world’s most romantic resorts by TripAdvisor. Located on the white-powder sands of Eagle Beach, designated as one of the “Dream Beaches of the World,” Bucuti offers 104 guestrooms, suites and penthouse suites; a freshwater infinity pool; and the Intermezzo Spa, among other amenities.
The resort, which is certified Green Globe 21, ISO 14001-2008 and ISO 9001, is a leader in sustainable tourism throughout the world and has been recognized by notable organizations such as the Caribbean Hotel Association, American Express and the International Hotel and Restaurant Association for its environmentally responsible hotel operations. Bucuti is actively involved in a variety of environmental initiatives on the island including monthly resort-sponsored beach clean-ups, the Turtugaruba sea turtle protection group and Donkey Sanctuary Aruba. The resort is also TAG Approved® as a gay friendly hotel. For more information, visit www.bucuti.com, become a fan on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @Bucuti.
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