Best Western Plus MidAmerica Hotel

Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.

We are a certified Carbon Neutral hotel. We support a carbon capturing forestry project to balance our carbon footprint.

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.

smoore@wnwhospitality.com

Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?

Yes, Our mission is to buy everyday products from alternative materials. Our paper and plastic products are from Tree-Free rapidly renewable agricultural fibers like bagasse, wheat and bamboo.

Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.

No

Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?

Yes

Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.

No

Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.

Yes, Pillows, comforters, blankets and all bedding are stripped and washed after each use. Headboards are wiped down as well as fogged when the room is sanitized. All decorative pillows and scarves have been removed from the rooms.

Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.

https://www.bwhhotelgroup.com/content/bwh-hotelgroup/en_US/about/earth-people-community.html

Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.

https://www.bwhhotelgroup.com/content/bwh-hotelgroup/en_US/about/earth-people-community.html

Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

smoore@wnwhospitality.com