Conference Presentations



Thursday, October 6

How Energy Costs Will Impact the Hospitality Industry - Trends & Solutions
Stuart Brodsky

Pulling Together the Pieces: Green Events and Their Impact on the Hospitality Industry
Amy Spatrisano, Suzanne Burnes

Green Destinations: Why & How
Shawna McKinley, Craig Davis, Mike Smith, Ellen Cardwell

Session 1: Lodging Chains Go Green from the Top
Michelle Pike

Session 2: How Do I make My Meeting Green? The Basic Elements Covered
Rebecca Mebane

Session 3: VolunTourism for the Meetings Industry
David Clemmons

Session 4: Green Lodging Certification Programs Today - Are They Working?
Mark Petruzzi, Karen Moore, Scott McDougall

Session 5: One Size Doesn't Fill All: Negotiating Greening Specifications and Contract Clauses
Ellen Cardwell

Session 6: The Advantages of Offsetting Your Greenhouse Impact
Brian Mullis

Sustainable Tourism: Success Stories from Europe
Jon Proctor, Dale Hudson



Friday, October 7

Session 7: Green Hotels Successfully Getting Heads in Beds
Kevin Carter, Peyton Pond

Session 8: National & State Parks - The Ultimate Green Destinations
Steve Smith

Session 9: Clean Isn't Always Green: Healthy Housekeepers Are Good for the Industry
Pamela Vossenas, Jason Ortiz

Session 10: Successful Hotel/Non-Profit Collaborations - The San Francisco Model
Jo LicataSuccessful

Session 11: Planning for Sustainable Food and Beverage
Maisie Ganzler, Lisa Lynn Anderson

Session 12: Making the Business Case for Green Hospitality: What We Still Need to Do
Arthur Weissman