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March 24, 2007


Hiring Us


Sage Blossom Consulting specializes in the greening of the hospitality industry. We can help you attain the level of "environmental correctness" you want for your hospitality venue. Sustainable Hospitality Is Our Business.



The Green Question

It's a Typical Conundrum: You want your hospitality property to be "more green" -- but you have no idea where to start. You're not sure where to start in your project. Is going green going to cost you money, or save you money? Sage Blossom Consulting's services can help you get started, and keep you moving toward your goal of being more environmentally sensitive -- and many of the steps can pay for themselves, or even become a profit center.

"I didn't know where to start, but thanks to your consulting services, I now have a plan. I will certainly use your advice as I restore the house and turn it into a bed and breakfast. I'm looking forward to becoming a more active member of a clean environment."
Giuseppe Cimino Tuscany, Italy


Our Green Compass
We've guided numerous hotels, inns, bed & breakfasts, and other hospitality properties along their green path. You can benefit from our knowledge, logic and passion. We can help you be a successful green hotel too.


"What a great number of ideas you've given me: I'm eager to try them."
Phyllis Waye Alma del Monte--Spirit of the Mountain B&B, Taos, NM


"I will certainly keep in touch and, obviously, if we tackle any more eco resort work we will get you involved at an early stage."
Robert MacLellan MacLellan & Associates, International Resort Consultants, St Lucia


Perhaps you're being "forced" to go green. Government regulations, stock holders and owners all can be involved in forcing the greening of your property.

Being told you have to be green doesn't help you understand the situation or teach you what to do. Understanding will take the sting out of the requirements. Creative problem-solving will help make the change palatable -- even exciting to your employees and guests, not to mention your accountant.

That's part of what we do: tackle problems to find creative solutions. Green hotels around the world, hotels that are truly green, have found they gain and keep loyal guests through their environmental commitment and action.

If you do it right, you'll find that too. Combine the increased earnings and saved expenses, and your bottom line will see the gold in being green. We relish helping change the color of your bottom line to green.


Talk Your Walk


There are several areas you can make your environmental convictions known. Through education and marketing, your guests will learn what you do and why. This point sometimes seems like the hardest one for hoteliers to grasp and act on. We help you craft your message so your commitment is known and appreciated. We can help you craft your marketing to leverage your actions beyond simply "doing the right thing".


"Thanks for the suggestions. You're right, the green promo isn't there. I'll be working to add shortly. Thanks for your ideas and suggestions."
William McQueen/b> Las Manos B&B, Buena Vista, Colorado


Creating a "Green" Road Map


Becoming a green venue is a process. It's a series of steps, some small and some big. Start with the simple actions and build toward the harder ones, often with early steps helping to pay for later initiatives. Know where you want to go and take green steps as you can. We'll help you set your goals and outline your plan.


Sage Blossom Consulting's Qualifications


Education: BA in Environmental Conservation; University of Colorado, Boulder Campus
Years in Business: Since 1989
Continuing Education:
  • Attending an average of one green hospitality conference a year
  • Reading environmental materials online
  • Reading environmental Business and Concept books
  • Working toward being a LEED Accredited Professional
  • Public Speaking: Addressing people at hospitality conferences and seminars about greening the hospitality industry


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