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Letter to the Editor

Helga and Paul Ruiterman of Renoir’s Winter Garden, respond to the October 2008 article regarding green hotels.  They talk about their green bed and breakfast, Renoir's Winter Garden, in Whistler, BC.

 
 
   

A paler shade of green for Canadian hotels?

Will the economic downturn mean a paler shade of green?  Given the state of the economy, should hoteliers move away from investing in greener alternatives for current renovations, opting instead for more traditional choices? HOK's Joe Pettipas suggests that on the contrary, in an economic downturn, investing in green practices and greener building materials will ultimately help reduce operating costs. 

 
 
 
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