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little bit more expensive, but it’s the right thing to do.” With the hospitality group’s projected portfolio growth over the next several years, CH&R recognizes its potential to create meaningful change with each asset it acquires. “We like to work with local nonprofit organizations, so we can focus on efforts that better serve the communities in which we reside,” Dille says in conclusion. “We’ve partnered with the Arizona Trail Association, which protects and maintains the Arizona Trail that covers over 800 miles spanning canyons, deserts, and mountains. It’s a great tie-in with Flagstaff, Scottsdale, and Phoenix. We also contribute to the Grand Canyon Youth Association, which offers outdoor expeditions connecting children and young adults with the nature of the Southwest. In California, we have selected the Laguna Ocean Foundation and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute that do important work on behalf of our marine habitats by facilitating cleanup efforts and educational programming. As I’ve said, every hotel operates differently, with its own unique perspective, but our belief in sustainability and our commitment for a better tomorrow… that’s what gives the brand its distinctive relevance across all of our properties.” PREFERRED VENDOR/ PARTNER n Adean Studios www.adeanstudios.com