Hotel Phillips has been awarded the Green Eco-Leaf Rating this week by completing a 70 point comprehensive eco-audit survey administered by iStayGreen.org - the online social network of environmentally friendly travel.

Bartlesville, OK January 07, 2009 - Hotel Phillips becomes one of 1st lodging properties in Bartlesville, OK to receive the Green Eco-Leaf Rating. Currently Hotel Phillips is first of the hotels in Bartlesville to complete the comprehensive environmental audit administered by iStayGreen.org. The property earned 1 Green Eco-Leaf, which is a great start toward becoming more environmentally friendly.

All Green Eco-Leaf Rated properties are committed to environmentally friendly initiatives. Richard Varner, founder of iStayGreen.org states: “Simple changes helped Hotel Phillips earn their Green Eco-Leaf Rating and become one of 1st lodging properties rated. It’s great to see they’re intent on insuring a more sustainable future in travel.”

To insure a more sustainable future some of the eco-initiatives put in-place at the property include: low energy lighting initiatives are in-place - energy efficient lighting is installed when replacing old lighting - sheets reuse option for multiple night stays - towels reuse option for multiple night stays - eco-initiatives are actively promoted to the public - water conservation initiatives are in-place - water conserving devices are installed when replacing old fixtures - reusable food & beverage service is used in lieu of disposable service items - the entire property is non-smoking - bulk amenities and soaps are dispensed in guestrooms - plus much more. The complete audit can be viewed at Hotel Phillips Environmental Self-Audit (http://www.istaygreen.org/ecoaudit.cfm/hid/11373702).

The lodging industry recognizes the need to create a sustainable future for travel. While the Hotel Phillips is one of 1st Bartlesville lodging properties to achieve the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, it is anticipated that many other properties in the area that are promoting eco-friendly initiatives also will seek to be rated. This eco-rating allows the public to know the specific environmental initiatives in place at a property, which enables the environmentally conscious traveler to make informed lodging decisions.

For additional information about Hotel Phillips contact them at  1-800-331-0706 or visit www.hotel-phillips.com. To find out how a property can earn the Green Eco-Leaf Rating, contact Richard Varner at 602-864-5553 or visit http://www.iStayGreen.org.