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URBN Hotels leads China's Green Leap Forward – China Environment

blog.chinatravel.net — China is well-positioned to move swiftly from an industrial, pollution-heavy economy to a green economy in part through a top-down approach to national projects, but also due to an increasingly savvy consumer base accustomed to quick changes. In this interview with URBN Hotels marketing manager Victoria Hajjar, the discussion ranges from the chances for a boutique green hotel to succeed in Shanghai to the intricacies of carbon credit trading and the opportunities for certified green builders to enter the China market.

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Ryan 1 year 22 weeks ago

Gets my vote -- but full disclosure, I'm the developer behind their site.

chengduliving 1 year 22 weeks ago

Which one - URBNHotels.com or ChinaTravel.net?

Ryan 1 year 22 weeks ago

Sorry, should have been clearer in my first comment. I worked on URBNHotels.com. A great bunch of people and a super cool hotel.

chengduliving 1 year 22 weeks ago

Looks like a cool place!

cityweekend 1 year 20 weeks ago

I confirm what Ryan says. It's a pretty cool hotel and the people working there have a great attitude. PS, great job on that site Ryan!

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