Responsibility

Casa Marina Key West has maintained consistent energy efficient operations and has been certified for the second year in a row. The hotel identified and prioritized energy efficiency opportunities via an ASHRAE Level II audit including a cooling tower refurbishment to maintain building conditions and optimal efficiency and HVAC improvements to improve cooling efficiency. The hotel has low wattage LED lighting throughout, uses an analytics platform to monitor and reduce energy usage, and leverages its building management system (BMS) to reduce equipment use. Additionally, the property captures rainwater for irrigation, significantly reducing additional energy and water consumption associated with landscape maintenance.

The Hilton Hawaiian Village is one of the largest hotels in the world and the property focuses on implementing operational initiatives that both increase efficiency and preserve the environment. Energy efficiency opportunities implemented over the last year include a chiller overhaul, conversion to 100% LED lighting, upgrades in freezer motors, high efficiency motors in guest rooms, and a cooling tower refurbishment which improved energy usage, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced guest comfort. The resort also recently underwent a comprehensive building system and operations data analysis and testing to identify existing building performance issues and opportunities for improvement in operations and energy management practices, and is committed to making further efficiency gains and reducing emissions and water usage.

The Hyatt Regency Boston consistently implements efficiency and environmental initiatives, leading to the property’s eighth ENERGY STAR certification. The hotel has low wattage LED lighting throughout, uses an analytics platform to monitor and reduce energy usage, and leverages its building management system (BMS) to reduce equipment use. Over the last 12 months, the hotel also had a building window replacement which contributes to a more efficient building envelope and sprinkler system improvements which save water and energy. The hotel operations team continues to integrate daily efficiency best practices with an efficiency checklist which increases team member energy and water use awareness.

DoubleTree Mission Valley has maintained consistent energy efficient operations and has been certified for the second year in a row. The property energy management team continues to prioritize saving energy by monitoring and optimizing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and electrical systems through a building management system (BMS), and through operational best practices including regularly turning off lights and adjusting thermostat settings in unoccupied areas.

To achieve superior energy performance, the DoubleTree San Jose has invested in a variety of strong energy efficiency initiatives. Over the last five years, the hotel has improved building heating, ventilation and cooling (“HVAC”) efficiency through a new chiller installation with added variable frequency drives and a cooling tower refurbishment. These mechanical upgrades optimize motor efficiency and airflow, while improving guest comfort. The operations team also saves energy by monitoring mechanical systems and implementing preset cooling schedules in meeting rooms through a building management system (“BMS”). This system also captures energy data which the operations team uses to identify energy- and emissions-reducing opportunities.  In the kitchens, demand control ventilation provides automated control over the ventilation system by adjusting fan speed in response to the presence and level of cooking activity. Finally, recycled water is used for irrigation to preserve drinking water in the frequently water-stressed region of San Jose.

In order to drive efficiency, the Juniper Hotel Cupertino places strong emphasis on energy efficient mechanical and operational initiatives. High efficiency LED lighting with motion sensor technology has been installed throughout the hotel and improved HVAC efficiency has been achieved through chiller compressor upgrades. The operations team monitors and optimizes mechanical systems through a centrally controlled BMS. This system also captures energy data which the operations team uses to identify energy- and emissions-reducing opportunities.  Major equipment, including the cooling tower, is equipped with high efficiency leak detection devices to reduce water and energy consumption.

Park is committed to supporting both local communities and organizations wherever our business operations are located. The Park Cares Committee is responsible for selecting, organizing and administering associate-led volunteering efforts in those communities. In 2022, we engaged with and supported several local organizations, particularly those that provide services and resources to underserved populations and those in need of social, economic, educational, mental and physical support in our community, such as the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, APAH’s school supply drive, Bridges from School to Work program and the Don Bosco Cristo Rey Corporate Work Study Program. Park is also a proud sponsor of the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

The Juniper Hotel Cupertino actively partners with the Academy of Travel & Tourism at Milpitas High School in Milpitas, California on various initiatives throughout the year. The academy offers students the opportunity to learn about hospitality, tourism and recreation in partnership with local businesses. Students are focused on marketing, hospitality, customer service and event planning through specific curriculum, industry and college tours, guest speakers, a one-year career mentorship with a business partner, summer internships and scholarship opportunities. The Juniper Hotel Cupertino has participated in the program as class speakers, student mentors and judges in student competitions. The hotel has also proudly hired some of the graduates of the academy, further strengthening the bond with the educational and vocational program.

The Hilton Chicago is focused on supporting the beautification of its immediate neighborhood. In an effort to create distinction around the South Loop location of the historic Hilton Chicago and acknowledge the local budding artistry in its backyard, the hotel was one of the first contributors to the Wabash Arts Corridor. In 2022, local artist Bakr painted the doors to the hotel’s parking garage on Balbo Ave. This art installation was inspired by the Moroccan Atlas Mountains and serves as a tribute to the Moroccan Amazigh community. Additionally, through a decade-long partnership with Columbia College, local art students have had the opportunity paint murals in the hotel, including in hotel ballrooms, and the students also have the freedom to use space within the hotel to further develop their creativity.