Marriott Hotels at Sandestin's Grand Boulavard earn prestigious Florida Green Lodging Certificates

DESTIN, FL, March 2 /PRNewswire/ - The Residence Inn by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott both earned a Green Lodging Certificate from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The certificates recognize the hotels' efforts to be more environmentally friendly.

The Florida Green Lodging Program is a voluntary initiative of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection that designates and recognizes lodging facilities that make a commitment to conserve and protect Florida's natural resources.

To earn their Green Lodging Certificate the Residence Inn and Courtyard had to meet requirements in six areas of operations including communication, waste reductions, water conservation, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and transportation.

The recognition will help drive business for both hotels by being able to host group business that can only stay with facilities with the certification. The Florida Department of Environmental Protection will also promote both hotels on their website.

For more information about the Marriott Residence Inn visit www.marriott.com/vpsri, for Marriott Courtyard visit www.marriott.com/vpscy.

The Residence Inn and the Courtyard Sandestin at Grand Boulevard are located at the gates of the 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Welcoming guests to a stunning setting on the scenic Gulf Coast, these Marriott hotels offer all the privileges of the resort including private beach access, spa services, shopping, eateries/nightlife and marina access, via resort tram service. Residence Inn hotel suites feature full kitchens and separate living and sleeping areas. Residence Inn offers free Wi-Fi and is pet-friendly. Each hotel has a beautifully landscaped outdoor pool, hot tub and fitness center. The Residence Inn offers a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning and complimentary social hours on select evenings. Discounted breakfast rates are offered at the Courtyard additionally enjoy a full service bar open nightly.

SOURCE Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort