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The Best Western Monkbar Hotel in York has retained the prestigious green business tourism award, for its second time.
The accolade was awarded by the Green Business Tourism Scheme, which is run by Green Tourism. Businesses which meet its standard receive a bronze, silver or gold certificate based on their levels of sustainability.
The gold award – which recognises the hotel’s continuing commitment to building “sustainability into the heart of its operations” – was awarded to the hotel after auditors praised it for “a number of good sustainable practices and providing excellent green information for guests”.
In particular the judges singled out the hotels “very comprehensive” green action plan, its innovative Waste-2-Water filtrations system and its relationship with suppliers and a local cycle hire business to promote the use of low carbon transport.
Graham Usher, general manager of the hotel, said: “This is a fantastic achievement for all of the team at the hotel, I’m incredibly proud that we have retained our gold award.
“Our ongoing commitment to increasing the sustainability of the hotel is something we pride ourselves on at the Monkbar and every member of staff plays a role in helping us to reduce our environmental impact – it’s ingrained in everything we do.”
