Ecotel
Description
"The `Hallmark of Environmentally Sensitive Hotels', given by Concept Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. And HVS Eco Services. All Ecotel certified hotels must pass a detailed inspection and satisfy stringent criteria set by environmental experts. 34 such hotels exist worldwide.
What it means
Parametes on which a hotel is judged are: energy conservation, water conservation, solid waste management, employee environmental education, and environmental commitment. It also rewards hotels that adopt unique initiatives to be more environmentally friendly.