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Welcome to Pandora. -HTM. The Sustainable Hotel of the Future. Release all evils, open your mind to rest and relaxation. Who We Are. Project Presenters Peter Reilly (Junior) Rachel Eisele (Junior) Laura McLoughlin (Junior) Morgan Opramolla (Senior). Lounge by our pure beaches….
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Welcome to Pandora -HTM The Sustainable Hotel of the Future Release all evils, open your mind to rest and relaxation
Who We Are • Project Presenters • Peter Reilly (Junior) • Rachel Eisele (Junior) • Laura McLoughlin (Junior) • Morgan Opramolla (Senior)
Lounge by our pure beaches… Watch the sunset… Explore the lush forest… Allow Us To Welcome You…
Welcome to Pandora The Sustainable Hotel of the Future
Why Montserrat? • Location: Lesser Antilles in West Indies • Sourfrière Hills Volcano: ACTIVE
Why Montserrat? • The “Emerald Isle of the West”
Why Montserrat? • Lush tropical landscape, primed for tourism development
Why Montserrat? Natural features = healthy living
Why Montserrat? • Geothermal energy a reality in 2013 • A history of wind turbines
Why Montserrat? Sustainability Concepts Environmental Conservation Protection of the quality and supply of our natural resources so as not to exceed carrying capacity Economic Provide long-term development that yields significant monetary gains and extends the destination life cycle Institutional Integrating the actual design and built environment in the local decision-making processes Social Promoting sustainable community development to encourage “central place theorem” and reduce host apathy
Why Montserrat? Little Bay: new town to become capital Commercial operation only in Northern Zone Full of vegetation and life despite volcanic activity
Lobby The use of the islands natural and beautiful resources
Lobby Treehouse Shape
Serene Sanctuary
Serene Sanctuary The use of natural light rather than electricity
Serene Sanctuary The use of recycled fabrics and bamboo furniture
Oasis Restaurant
Oasis Restaurant Primarily organic, locally grown menu
Oasis Restaurant The use of recycled plastic for furniture
Oasis Restaurant The use of natural light and solar powered fluorescents
Oasis Restaurant High ceilings add to positive airflow
Sustainability Practices • Our Path to LEED/BREEAM Certification • Sustainable Building materials • Sustainable House keeping methods • Sustainable Food service methods • Energy efficiency
Sustainable House keeping Methods • For example: • Ozone cleaning methods • -natural bleaching method • - softens and increases linen life • - kills bacteria 3,000 times faster than • chlorine • Minimizing water and chemical use • Safe disposal of cleaning chemicals • Avoidance of excessive moisture, mildew, bacteria and mold
SuiteDesign • Plyboo bamboo flooring • Most recognized and respected name in bamboo flooring • Durable, beautiful and easy to install
SuiteDesign • DuraPalm Plywood • 100% coconut palm plywood in two attractive grain patterns • Functional and strong, with distinctive appearance
SuiteDesign The Areca Palm Tree is a great living room/bedroom plant. An excellent air humidifier, removes Carbon Dioxide and toxins from the air.
SuiteDesign ECOmfort™ Mattresses Upholding a 360° "Green" manufacturing commitment, ECOmfort mattresses have developed an innovative and sustainable plant-based formula; by leading the industry in the use of products created using zero-air emissions manufacturing processes.
SuiteDesign ENERGYSTAR Qualified Compact Fluorescent Light bulb (CFL) Motion sensor lights
Villa Design More windows for use of natural light and air filtration
Villa Design Fresh local foods
Villa Design Ceiling fans reducing heating and cooling costs by 40% (EnergyStar.gov).
Villa Design • PaperStone countertops • Recycled paper infused with water-based resin • Food safe, emitting zero VOCs • Heat-resistant up to 350 degrees
Villa Design The use of EnergyStar kitchen supplies and equipment
Expected Benefits of Pandora Resort & Spa • Increase GDP • Current GDP = 48.85 Million • Expected GDP increase = 11.8% increase • Promotes conservation and sustainable use of natural, social, and cultural resources • Reduces over-consumption and waste • Favors small-scale, low impact facilities with full services • Maintains and promotes natural, social and cultural diversity • Enhances and maintain the heritage of the destination
Thank you for your time • Special thanks to Ishwar Persad, Marketing Manager, Montserrat Tourist Board, for his help and support.