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A UCF Rosen Hospitality alumnus is part of a group that is pioneering a project called Green Destination Orlando, which will give tourists and businesspeople the chance to have a complete haunted hotels in florida green experience.
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The idea and motivation of Green Destination Orlando came from angry business consultants at conventions held in Orlando. Big companies such as McDonald's attend haunted hotels in florida business conventions every two years and have strict expectations during the stays, Benavides said.
Unfortunately, at the 2008-2009 convention, businesspeople and their meeting planners were disappointed at how Orlando is not collectively sustainable, he said. Businesses were doing sustainable things individually but not as a city.
Green Destination Orlando was then created along with a checklist for businesses to abide by in order to be considered participants. Businesses are required to track their water and energy consumption and to have a specific procedure for waste management and recycling. Additionally, businesses must use green cleaning chemicals and have eco-friendly housekeeping procedures.
haunted hotels in florida "My education at UCF , specifically Rosen, haunted hotels in florida gave me a good introduction to hospitality operations as well as tourism. From there I combined that with work and volunteer experience to gain knowledge and get me where I am now," Benavides said.
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"Jeff was a very inquisitive student," said Croes , who teaches tourism management. haunted hotels in florida "He was geared toward micro aspects of the industry and he jumped at opportunities. I invited him back to speak to my class last year. He has a great idea with Green Destination Orlando."
Locations that are participating in Green Destination Orlando are Rosen Shingle Creek, Hilton Orlando, Peabody Orlando, Universal Orlando, Pointe Orlando, DoubleTree Hotel at SeaWorld and the Orange County Convention Center. These businesses are responsible for educating customers on what sustainable options they provide, Benavides said.
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