Oldsmar Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott have Become Members of the Florida Green Lodging Program

Online, November 16, 2009 (Newswire.com) - Oldsmar Residence Inn and Courtyard by Marriott have Become Members of the Florida Green Lodging Program

Oldsmar, FL November 16, 2009- The Courtyard Marriott and Residence Inn by Marriott in Oldsmar have recently become members of the Florida Green Lodging Program. This is following Marriott International's announcement of plans to make its global headquarters and up to 30 hotels, in design and under construction, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified.

Members of the Florida Green Lodging Program must conduct a property assessment, as well as implement environmental practices in areas of sustainable operations. These areas include, waste reduction, water conservation, indoor air quality and energy efficiency.

Properties must submit environmental performance data based on their water, waste and energy usage annually along with implementing ar least two new eco-friendly practices in the areas of sustainable operations.

The Oldsmar Courtyard Marriott also expects renovations to begin in April 2010 to make it one of Marriott International's LEED certified hotels.

For more information on the Residence Inn and Courtyard Marriotts in Oldsmar visit their websites The Courtyard at www.marriott.com/tpaol and the Residence Inn at www.marriott.com/tpaod or become their fan on facebook.