http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-15T05:06:17Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Conde%20Nast%20Traveler%20Awards http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2009/9/22/95933/4672 <![CDATA[<img src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/32083/greensaver.jpg" class="top"><p> <p><i>A selection of Kimpton's eco-friendly products</i> <p>Cue the swelling superhero theme music. There are comic book heroes and there are eco-warriors, and as of this month, <a href="http://www.hotelchatter.com/tag/Kimpton%20Hotels"><b>Kimpton Hotels</b></a> can count themselves in the latter category. For a commitment to sustainability that has spanned 28 years, <b>they've recently been honored with a "World Saver" award by <i>Condé Nast Traveler</i></b> magazine. <p>The awards, which were held last night in New York City, are decided upon by a panel of 21 "academics, CEOs, and philanthropists" who recognize companies in the categories of Education, Poverty Alleviation, Wildlife Conservation, Cultural and Environmental Preservation, and Health. <b>This year the panel noted that sustainable travel has been a sweeping trend</b>, which is where Heidi Atwal 2009-09-22T10:06:54-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/