How Pelican Grand earned Green Key Global certification—and elevated sustainable hospitality.GM TJ Pierri of Pelican Grand Beach Resort (Fort Lauderdale) joins Amy to unpack how a legacy-driven, guest-first approach can power sustainable hospitality. From achieving Green Key Global certification to electrifying team and guest transport with Circuit, turtle-safe beach operations, and energy efficiency in rooms, TJ shares practical steps hotels can take now—plus the leadership mindset that wins buy-in. You’ll learn how to align guest experience with sustainability, start small without sacrificing impact, and communicate values that drive loyalty.Who this episode is forConscious travelers and hospitality leaders who want guest-loved, profitable, and sustainable hotel operations.Timestamps / Episode Breakdown00:00 — Conscious travel intro: sustainable hospitality and guest experience00:29 — Live from Independent Hotel Show: Meet TJ Pierri, GM, Pelican Grand01:11 — Leadership lesson from geese: team rotation, resilience, and servant leadership02:53 — Mini-bar evolution: inclusive, low/zero-alcohol options and curated experiences05:58 — Career path: Hyatt to Noble House; navigating a GM role through the pandemic10:12 — Noble House DNA: authentically local, values-led, guest-centered hospitality12:21 — What makes Pelican Grand unique: on-the-sand location, lazy river, Oceans 2000 dining, Pure Spa rooftop rituals14:26 — Green Key Global certification: retrofitting a 2004 building, PMS-driven energy efficiency, water conservation, housekeeping optimization16:20 — Electric mobility: partnering with Circuit for team shuttles and guest dinner runs17:46 — Protecting sea turtles: daily monitoring, operations that respect nesting season19:05 — How hotels reduce waste and get buy-in: start small, explain the “why,” celebrate wins21:00 — Biggest operational win: reconcepting five outlets in six months—team-first execution22:35 — Favorite guest story: turning a rainy-day crisis into a beautiful impromptu wedding25:19 — Legacy: improve lives, inspire teams, and build cultures guests return to26:17 — Dream trip: Greece calling______Hoteliers — ready to save money, boost sustainability scores, and make your housekeeping team’s day? Meet CleanCore Solutions, the refillable system turning ordinary water into your cleanest competitive edge.💧 Explore more at CleanCoreSoul.comKey LinksConnect with the guest(s)TJ Pierri's LinkedInOur platformsApple PodcastsSpotifyConnect with usSponsor this PodcastLinkedInInstagramAbout Greenluxe1:1 with AmyAbout the podcastThe core mission of The Conscious Check-in is to inspire travelers and hospitality leaders to embrace sustainability,...

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