The previous two parts of the Global Insights series on sustainable development as a profit partner dealt more with the implementation and identification of sustainable principles in rooms/facility management and in the areas of food and beverage, meetings and events. The goal of this final article is to establish a methodology to help you with the measurement of sustainable development at your organization, so that you can be one of the first out of the block when the down economy starts to revive. This will serve as a basis to report on your efforts as well as to become better and more profitable for all three areas: environmental, social and in economic value creation.

Traditionally, food-and-beverage operations have been labeled the "poor cousin" as a low-profit department of a hospitality operation. This largely is because of the amount of labor for food production in addition to the amount of goods and services needed to deliver the product.

Making use of basic business principles is smart business, and sustainable development relies on basic business principles. Furthermore, sustainable development requires communication of your intentions and attitudes, actions, successes and failures.

Sustainable hotel operations are responsible and profitable hotel operations. How so, you might wonder, since it is a common myth that sustainable also is more expensive? Responsible operations means you and your organization are doing what you can to make the bottom line better for all stakeholders -- making it profitable for all concerned.

Organic, natural fiber bed sheets, made of bamboo feel great! They are soft, silky, durable, are anti-microbial, and breathe. Bamboo bed sheets and sheet sets typically come in a variety of sizes and colors. You can find cotton/bamboo blend fairly readily, but 100% bamboo sheets seem to be hard to come by. Until now....

Honey's B&B is the place to stay if you're looking for an eco-friendly place to stay while visiting Brooklyn, NY. Home to numerous green businesses nearby, make this your home as you explore all the environmentally friendly options Brooklyn has to offer.

There are so many wonderful hotels in Hawaii, and lots of them are green as a way of helping preserve their paradise. You can find them located on the slopes of Mauna Kea on the Big Island of Hawaii, where you can explore the island of Hawaii, or on the shores of Kauaii where you can easily snorkel or scuba dive. Hawaii's bounty includes lots of organic foods as well as eco tourism activities -- ways to explore that don't hurt the environment. But this article is about green travel on The Big Island.

Denmark's oldest town is an actively green community. From alternative energy sources to organic dining, you can have a wonderfully green vacation in Ribe, Denmark. Make >Danhostel Ribe your home as you explore the area.

Denver is one of the best playgrounds in the U.S. If you are looking for a green, active vacation, Denver has to be high on your list. And while you are here, make The Cambridge Hotel your home. Eat at sustainable restaurants, visit museums that focus on the environment, and shop at green and organic stores/markets. You'll have a great time during your visit to Denver, Colorado.