The Quality Inn and Suites hotel of Jekyll Island, GA is pleased to announce that it was recently recognized as a hotel that “supports green practices” by its franchisor, Choice Hotels International. The Quality Inn and Suites hotel has successfully completed and fulfilled the basic requirements of the company’s “Room to be Green” program, an optional program that allows properties to be recognized for their fulfillment of specific “Green Initiative” requirements.

“We’re very excited to be able to let guests know that we are making efforts to be environmentally conscious,” said Linda Keel, general manager of the Quality Inn and Suites hotel. “We are always working to provide the things that travelers are looking for in their hotels today and by adopting these new ‘green’ practices, we hope to set ourselves apart from the competition.”

As a participant of Choice Hotels International’s “Room to be Green” program, the Quality Inn and Suites hotel has adopted green practices in the program’s core addressable areas of energy conservation, water conservation, and recycling and waste management.  In addition the Quality Inn and Suites hotel uses only biodegradable chemicals, lower water usage showerheads, and donates all old linens, blankets and pillows to the Red Cross or the Humane Society.

Some of the hotel’s new practices that it has already put into place include:

• Energy efficient lighting such as compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs and LED signs.
• A towel and/or linen re-use program, giving guests the option to keep their linens throughout the course of their stay.
• Recycling receptacles for staff and guest use.

And for these efforts, the hotel has received a designation as a hotel that “Supports Green Practices” - a distinction that some travelers may value when choosing where to stay.

For more information on the Quality Inn and Suites hotel of Jekyll Island, GA, or to book your reservations today, visit choicehotels.com, jekyllislandquality.com, call 800.4CHOICE, or contact the property directly at 912.635.2202.

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A new outdoor exploration opportunity has been added on Jekyll Island. Locally owned and operated, Jekyll Island Fun Tours is now offering guided Segway Personal Transportation (PT) tours of Jekyll Island’s maritime forest. Visitors are able to learn about an important eco-system while enjoying a novel, eco-friendly mode of transportation.

Popular around the globe, the Segway PT is a self-balancing two-wheel device designed to go anywhere in a safe, efficient manner. The first of its kind, the Segway PT runs on batteries and is a zero-emissions form of transportation. Segway technology enables the Segway PT to work seamlessly with the operator’s body movements.

The Jekyll Island tour begins with a safety video and then a hands-on familiarization with a Segway PT. After orientation, riders enter the maritime forest. Jekyll Island’s maritime forest is an environmentally rich home to numerous species of plants and animals. Riders can get an up close view of the plant life from their Segway PT via the natural paths that run through the forest. A trained guide gives descriptions and explanations of species found in order for visitors to understand the ecological importance of the salt marsh and maritime forests.

Tours depart from the Jekyll Island gas station parking lot at 50 Ben Fortson Parkway. They run between 1.5-2 hours including the training time. All tours include training and helmets. Tour participants must be 16 years or older with weight limitations from 100-250 lbs. Call 912-635-9704 for more information and tour departure times.

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