May 24th, 2013 by TRT Blog

Resorts, hotels and motels worldwide are beginning to look deeper into the many realms of sustainability, dipping their toes into new initiatives that save money, help the environment, and secure a new range of guests who are looking to stay at green properties.

Similarly, whenever The Refinishing Touch sends our experienced and dedicated crew to a new project location, we are always thrilled to see hoteliers taking the necessary steps towards improved sustainability. By implementing our furniture asset management services, including refinishing, re-upholstery, and renovation services, customers are able to save time, money, and resources, in addition to reducing the amount of unnecessary waste that is sent to our country’s landfills.

Environmental solutions come in all shapes and sizes however, and the hospitality and travel industries are two that possess many opportunities for implementation. Once such hotel that has taken advantage of these opportunities is the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino in Reno, Nevada, which recently reported savings of $2 million per year by choosing to capitalize on natural energy.

Innovative technology allows water from a geothermal aquifer 4,400 feet underground to power the Peppermill’s massive heating and hot water systems, eliminating the need for harmful, and increasingly expensive, natural gas.

With the idea of geothermal energy still in the early stages in most regions, the project was certainly risky. Drilling was conducted for more than a month before an adequate aquifer was located. However, Dean Parker, the executive director of Facilities, knew the cost-efficiency and green benefits of the project would be worth it in the long run.

The Peppermill Resort proves that environmental preservation is possible, and companies, like us, can provide the hospitality sector with the tools it needs to create a greener future for their guests, communities, and country.

To learn more about the Peppermill Resort Spa Casino’s project, book your stay or read the full article here. To learn how sustainable furniture asset management can benefit your establishment, visit The Refinishing Touch’s website today.

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May 21st, 2013 by admin

On average, how many tons of garbage do you think Americans dispose into landfills each year?

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May 14th, 2013 by admin

Which group in the higher education industry is the most aware of the need for sustainability?

May 7th, 2013 by admin

Which type of waste do you think takes the longest to biodegrade?

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April 30th, 2013 by admin

Which North American country do you think has the most amount of landfill waste?

April 23rd, 2013 by admin

Which North American country do you think is the leader in consumer recycling?

April 17th, 2013 by admin

How involved do you think facilities and maintenance staff are in improving their campus’s sustainability?

April 9th, 2013 by admin

How involved do you think professors are in improving their campus’s sustainability?

April 2nd, 2013 by admin

How involved do you think college students are in improving their campus’s sustainability?

March 29th, 2013 by TRT Blog

During every renovation project, The Refinishing Touch comes prepared to deliver its award-winning refinishing, re-upholstery and armoire conversion services to meet property managers’ requests, without disturbing employees or guests. Whether you value efficiency, sustainability, cost savings or all of the above, our experienced production team aims to provide our customers with top-tier results and service.

Last month, an armoire conversion project led us to a Best Western branch located in the Jacksonville Airport, right in the heart of Florida’s travel district. The property’s location is ideal for visitors looking to attend annual nearby events, including The Players Championship Golf Tournament, Daytona 500 and the University of Florida vs. University of Georgia football game. Offering luxurious amenities to travelers from all over the world, the hotel boasts rave reviews from customers citing the property’s overt friendliness and delivery of traveler satisfaction.

In order to continue meeting the needs of its lodgers, Best Western Jacksonville Airport called on The Refinishing Touch to modify existing television armoires into dressers, an effort that avoids the need to buy brand new assets and reduces the amount of waste sent to our nation’s landfills.

The 21 original television armoires were converted into three-drawer dressers, ideal for showcasing flat screen televisions. By using The Refinishing Touch’s furniture asset management services, Best Western Jacksonville Airport was able to significantly save on renovation costs and demonstrate environmental responsibility by reducing its carbon footprint.

For more information regarding the benefits of our environmentally-friendly, cost-effective furniture refinishing, re-upholstery and armoire modification services, please visit our website. To learn more about what The Refinishing Touch can do at your own establishment, please request a free quote today.

If you’re interested in seeing our work first-hand while enjoying the Floridian sun, book a stay at Best Western Jacksonville Airport here.

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