The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia is the First Hotel in Georgia to be Certified by Green Globe Recognizing Sustainable Practices

The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia is the First Hotel in Georgia to
be Certified by Green Globe Recognizing Sustainable Practices

ATLANTA, Nov. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia,
Atlanta's leading hotel on the city's Northern rim, announces its
certification by Green Globe, the premier international brand for sustainable
travel, tourism and related green businesses.

Green Globe Certification CEO, Guido Bauer welcomes Crowne Plaza Atlanta
Perimeter at Ravinia into the select group of certified hotels that have
chosen to have their green achievements verified against international
sustainability standards.

Mr. Bauer said, "Green Globe recognizes that true sustainability is a journey,
and Crowne Plaza Perimeter at Ravinia, its management and staff have committed
to improving their environment and growing their contribution to the local
community."

Craig Hillyard, General Manager of The Crowne Plaza, said, "We have been
engaged in a sustainability program for quite some time following the lead of
our management company, Crestline Hotels & Resorts, which rolled out its own
signature EarthPact program last year. EarthPact, as well as Green Globe,
allow us to institute good business practices, facilitating an extensive
recycling and composting program, energy and water conservation practices and
environmentally friendly purchasing policies that proactively impact the
hotel, our guests and the community," added Hillyard.

Sustainable features include Green Meetings, linen reuse program, low-flow
showerheads and sink faucets in all guestrooms, and biodegradable cleaning
chemicals. Energy efficient lighting was installed in 2008 in all public
space, with guestrooms currently on schedule to be converted. The hotel
donates partially used guestroom amenities, discarded linen and furniture to
local charity organizations.

The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

The hotel offers recently renovated 495 guestrooms and suites, lobby,
restaurants, lounges and 32,000 square feet of meeting space.

The Crowne Plaza Ravinia is managed by Crestline Hotels & Resorts, one of the
nation's largest independent hospitality management companies. For more
information or reservations, visit online at: www.cpravinia.com, or call -
770-395-7700.

Green Globe

Green Globe Certification provides independently validated sustainability
certification in compliance with ISO 17021. Green Globe International has been
admitted as an affiliate member of the United Nations World Tourism
Organization. For more information on the company and its programs, visit
www.greenglobeint.com or call 310-984-6807.

SOURCE The Crowne Plaza Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia

Crowne Plaza Ravinia: Gayle Macintyre of Global Ink Communications,
+1-404-643-8222, gaylemacintyre@aol.com; or Green Globe: Mr. Guido Bauer,
+1-800-915-7920, skype:gbauerusa1125