Expanding our horizons and exploring the world is an essential part of helping the global economy flourish – sharing wealth and opportunity across the globe. However, alongside the positives we must employ responsible manangement and thoughtful initiatives that are mindful of any adverse impact international travel can have on the environment.
APH is committed to minimising the effects of our operations, while also working with companies and organisations that strive to do the same. This is why we’re proud supporters of Green Tourism and its Green Hotels Awards.
Read on to find out more about the Green Tourism awards and how you can choose hotels sympathetic to the environment.
What is Green Hotels?
Inside the Radisson Blu Edwardian at Heathrow – which has a Gold award from Green Tourism
Green Hotels is a scheme overseen by Green Tourism – the Government-recognised not-for-profit organisation that grades businesses on their green credentials. If you’re looking to stay in a hotel that shares your desire to respect the environment, finding a venue with a Green Tourism Award is a great start.
Why choose a green hotel?
Booking accommodation in a hotel with a Green Tourism certificate means you’re choosing a business that’s working positively toward being sustainable.
Hotels and the environment
How can a hotel help to lessen the impact travel has on the planet? Find out more by reading this case study looking at the Radisson Blu Edwardian Group – including its Gold-graded hotel at Heathrow Airport.
Green Hotels at your airport
Stay in a green hotel to help lesson the impact of your travels
APH is proud to work with a wide selection of airport hotels that have received awards from Green Tourism. Book your green hotel here.
| Hotel | Airport | Postcode | Award |
| Hilton Garden Inn | Heathrow Airport | TW6 2SQ | Gold |
| Leonardo Hotel London | Heathrow Airport | UB7 0DP | Bronze |
| Heathrow Windsor Marriott | Heathrow Airport | SL3 8PT | Gold |
| Hilton Heathrow Garden Inn | Heathrow Airport | LU2 8DD | Bronze |
| Leonardo Hotel, Heathrow | Heathrow Airport | UB7 0DP | Gold |
| London Heathrow Marriott Hotel | Heathrow Airport | UB3 5AN | Gold |
| Park Inn by Radisson London Heathrow | Heathrow Airport | UB7 0DU | Gold |
| Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow | Heathrow Airport | UB3 5AW | Gold |
| Courtyard By Marriott Gatwick | Gatwick Airport | RH6 0NT | Bronze |
| Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel | Gatwick Airport | RH6 0PH | Silver |
| Best Western Cresta Court Hotel | Manchester Airport | WA14 4DP | Bronze |
| Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport | Manchester Airport | M90 3RA | Silver |
| Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted Airport | Stansted Airport | CM24 1PP | Gold |
| Hilton London Stansted | Stansted Airport | CM24 1SF | Silver |
| Jurys Inn East Midlands | East Midlands Airport | DE74 2SH | Bronze |
| Holiday Inn Express | Edinburgh Airport | EH28 8AU | Bronze |
| Edinburgh Marriott | Edinburgh Airport | EH12 8NF | Gold |
| Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport | Glasgow Airport | PA3 2TR | Silver |
| Crowne Plaza Liverpool | Liverpool J/L Airport | L24 8QD | Silver |
| Jurys Inn Bradford | Leeds Bradford Airport | BD1 2DH | Gold |
| Jurys Inn Exeter | Exeter Airport | EX1 2DB | Gold |
| Jurys Inn Southampton | Southampton Airport | SO14 0TB | Gold |
| Holiday Inn Southend | Southend Airport | SS2 6XG | Awaiting Grading |
Hilton Garden Inn
Heathrow Airport
TW6 2SQ
Rating: Gold Award
Leonardo Hotel London
Heathrow Airport
UB7 0DP
Rating: Bronze Award
Heathrow Windsor Marriott
Heathrow Airport
SL3 8PT
Rating: Gold Award
Hilton Heathrow Garden Inn
Heathrow Airport
LU2 8DD
Rating: Bronze Award
Leonardo Hotel, Heathrow
Heathrow Airport
UB7 0DP
Rating: Gold Award
London Heathrow Marriott Hotel
Heathrow Airport
UB3 5AN
Rating: Gold Award
Park Inn by Radisson London Heathrow
Heathrow Airport
UB7 0DU
Rating: Gold Award
Radisson Blu Edwardian Heathrow
Heathrow Airport
UB3 5AW
Rating: Gold Award
Courtyard By Marriott Gatwick
Gatwick Airport
RH6 0NT
Rating: Bronze Award
Sofitel London Gatwick Hotel
Gatwick Airport
RH6 0PH
Rating: Silver Award
Best Western Cresta Court Hotel
Manchester Airport
WA14 4DP
Rating: Bronze Award
Radisson Blu Hotel, Manchester Airport
Manchester Airport
M90 3RA
Rating: Silver Award
Radisson Blu Hotel, London Stansted Airport
Stansted Airport
CM24 1PP
Rating: Gold Award
Hilton London Stansted
Stansted Airport
CM24 1SF
Rating: Silver Award
Jurys Inn
East Midlands Airport
DE74 2SH
Rating: Bronze Award
Holiday Inn Express
Edinburgh Airport
EH28 8AU
Rating: Bronze Award
Edinburgh Marriott
Edinburgh Airport
EH12 8NF
Rating: Gold Award
Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport
Glasgow Airport
PA3 2TR
Rating: Silver Award
Crowne Plaza Liverpool
Liverpool J/L Airport
L24 8QD
Rating: Silver Award
Jurys Inn Bradford
Leeds Bradford Airport
BD1 2DH
Rating: Gold Award
Jurys Inn Exeter
Exeter Airport
EX1 2DB
Rating: Gold Award
Jurys Inn Southampton
Southampton Airport
SO14 0TB
Rating:Gold Award
Holiday Inn Southend
Southend Airport
SS2 6XG
Awaiting Grading
Green Tourism Awards
Bronze, Silver and Gold grades are awarded by Green Tourism; here is what each level relates to…
Bronze – Committed / Good: Typically has some ethical or green purchasing such as fair trade coffee and some local sourcing, has low energy lighting in most areas has good general recycling systems and promotes either local public transport or activities to do without the car such as walking and cycling. A green co-ordinator is working to reduce impacts in all key areas.
Silver – Progressive / Excellent: The business shares its values in going green to both staff and customers. With significant use of recycled products as well as recycling to close the loop. The business sources from ethical and local sources extensively and is working to green its whole supply chain. Energy and water efficiency are key issues with evidence of heating and lighting changes to be more efficient. Showers and taps are effective but not wasteful. Monitoring of resource use such as energy water and waste is helping to deliver significant changes.
Gold – Inspirational / Outstanding: The highest standards of sustainability are being achieved with a strong and broad ethos and excellent examples throughout. The latest technologies will be employed from LED lighting through to efficient boilers and even renewable technologies. The business has efficient control of resource use and can demonstrate effective monitoring with targets for savings. Green procurement will include sustainable fish/meat sources, a range of ethical products and working with local suppliers to provide fresh, local and even organic items. Changes in working practices are leading to significant benefits to the business, community and supply chain.