The Kee Resort & Spa in Patong is one
resort in Phuket dedicated to preserving the island's natural beauty by
reducing environmental impact with green awareness policies and energy-saving
technology.
Solidifying its commitment to corporate
social responsibility (CSR) as a green hotel, the Kee Resort & Spa
registered in February to join the Green Leaf Project, which is recognized
globally as a driving force in promoting environmentally-friendly practices and
procedures in the service industry.
In line with the resort's commitment to
Green Leaf initiatives, many policies are already in place throughout the
hotel.
In guest rooms, for example, SelecTV
technology dramatically reduces the need for paper. Guests can get most of the
information they need during their stay at the resort via the TV, including the
latest promotions, and they can even check their bill in real time, without the
hotel having to print a single piece of paper.
Other energy-saving technology installed
throughout the Kee Resort includes highly efficient LED lighting, which can be
controlled by a switchboard in guest rooms – using up to 90% less power and
lasting much longer than conventional lighting.
The hotel's kinetic elevators store the
energy they produce when going down, then use that stored energy to power the
elevator when going back up.
And behind the scenes, batteries and other
items are recycled, and heat-exchange technology saves energy by using the heat
exhaust from the air conditioning system to heat water.
All these green ingredients are great
examples of how green technology can reduce energy use while actually enhancing
the guest experience, while also keeping costs low and saving the environment.
