07/05-09   -   Press releases

Radisson SAS Hotel in Hasselt receives Groene Sleutel (Green Key)

The Radisson SAS Hotel in Hasselt received the Groene Sleutel (Green Key) nomination: the international quality mark for companies active in tourism who are serious regarding the environment and their environment actions can be controlled. The Radisson SAS Hotel in Hasselt is now the first, officially Green Hotel in the province of Limburg !
As part of the worldwide Responsible Business politic of the Rezidor Hotel Group, where the Radisson SAS Hotel in Hasselt is part of, the hotel has worked months to fulfill all the strict environmental requirements to receive this so important quality mark.
The Groene Sleutel (Green Key) is an international quality mark for environment-friendly tourism companies. Companies who receive the Green Key prove their engagement to work in a durable manner. They carefully deal with water, energy and detritus, without admitting on comfort.
Since the opening in 2006, the Radisson SAS Hotel in Hasselt is known for his innovative, creative and dynamic approach and respect for the environment.
In 2008 for example, was spend more than 29.000 EUR to make the Hotel even more environment friendly and to fulfill the requirements of the Green Key.
An interface was placed between the air-conditioning system and the reservation room to assure an optimal temperature in the rooms, all traditional bulbs where replaced by energy saving lights and a thermologic audit was done to reduce the loss of temperature. An air curtain was placed in the lobby and buttons to reduce the pressure in the showers.
These changes made that the energy consumption in the second half of 2008 was reduced with 14 %.
We motivate our employees to use public transportation or a bicycle to come to work. The hotel also organizes every year an environment month to create environment awareness among guests and employees. Our Hotel has an environment coordinator who follows the actions to take up closely.

Didier Boehlen, Managing Director Radisson SAS Hotel Hasselt concludes;

“We are since the opening active regarding environment impact. Receiving this first Groene Sleutel (Green Key) in Limburg is very important for us. It is an official recognition that we are on the right track, it encourages us to continue to stay a green hotel in the green province of Limburg."

About Radisson Blu Hotel in Hasselt
Housed in the fashionable TT Tower, the Radisson Blue Hotel in Hasselt is the tallest hotel in the city, standing an impressive 60 meters and providing panoramic views to all guests.
The hotel offers 4 fully equipped meeting rooms spread over 327 m² with large windows providing natural light. Our facilities can accommodate anything from banquets and dinners to intimate boardroom meetings.
The hotel has different special offers like Lazy Sunday in the city of romance and Maasmechelen Village VIP Shopping
Koper restaurant and bar serves contemporary Flemish cuisine and Cocktails in the Lounge.
Note to the editorial staff:
Radisson Blu Hotels & Resorts (before Radisson SAS, changing the names of the hotels is organized gradually), part of the Rezidor Hotel Group, offers first class service to their clients. Radisson Blu has won different prices in the category; Best Hotel Chain, and is recognized often for their service philosophy; YES, I CAN, and their 100 % customer satisfaction guaranty.
Since September 2005, Radisson Blu, offers free Internet access (broad band) to all their clients. Radisson Blu is the first international Hotel Chain who offers this service for free.
Today, Radisson Blu has more than 225 hotels with more than 52.800 rooms, managed or under development in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
For more information, www.radissonsas.com.
In Belgium Radisson SAS can be found in Brussels (2), Antwerp (2), Hasselt (1) and Spa (2).
The Groene Sleutel, (the Green Key) is a program from FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education). The organisation has programs in 40 countries. These campaigns are ‘De Blauwe Vlag’, Young Reporters for the Environment, Learning about Forests, Eco Schools and now also the Groene Sleutel. In Flanders the Green Key is managed by Bond Beter Leefmilieu (Federation for a better environment), with support of Tourism Flanders. More info at www.groenesleutel.be and www.fee-international.org/en
More info :
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