According to Bob Horner, general manager of Embassy Suites Nashville South/Cool Springs, numerous lo

Nashville/Franklin, Tenn. – Aug. 9, 2012 – John Q. Hammons' Embassy Suites Nashville South/Cool Springs announces the availability of the hotel's green guest services shuttle with zero emissions.  The hotel's 7-foot-9-inch Nissan Leaf limousine is the world's first all-electric stretch limo and replaces a traditional limo service.   Video and images of the one-of-a-kind, green luxury vehicle, including its debut at a launch VIP event , are available at www.facebook.com/EmbassySuitesNashvilleSouthCoolSprings .  In addition, the hotel launched on-site guest electric-car orlando international drive hotels charging stations as a part of its latest eco-friendly amenities.  The 250-suite, nine-story hotel is operated by Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels Resorts , the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States.
According to Bob Horner, general manager of Embassy Suites Nashville South/Cool Springs, numerous local and state civic and business leaders were on hand to celebrate the milestone occasion of the arrival of the Nissan Leaf limo at a recent vehicle unveiling VIP event.  Representatives in attendance spanned John Q. Hammons Hotels Resorts, Embassy Suites Hotels, orlando international drive hotels Nissan North America, Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, City of Franklin, and Williamson County.
Susan Whitaker, commissioner, Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, publicly commended Embassy Suites Nashville orlando international drive hotels South/Cool Springs for its progressive efforts to meet the needs of the sustainable traveler.
"The geo traveler is looking for places to stay that value and nurture our resources," Whitaker said.  "Embassy Suites Nashville South/Cool Springs' debut of the world's first all-electric limo guest shuttle is a prime example of the hospitality and tourism industry stepping up efforts to address the demands of the sustainable traveler and convention orlando international drive hotels goer."
The roadworthy, licensed electric limousine conversion was 12 months in the making.  The idea was conceived by the hotel team at Embassy Suites Nashville South/Cool Springs along with the hotel's transportation partner Black Tie Valet Solutions.
orlando international drive hotels Imperial Coach Builders in Springfield, Mo., brought the big idea to life, adding 400 pounds and about 4 feet to the center of the car to make room for more seating, totaling eight seats. orlando international drive hotels Additional mirrors, plush leather and cedar wood trim were also added to create a more luxurious experience.
"When the idea of building an electric orlando international drive hotels limousine emerged, we immediately knew it had to be a Nissan Leaf," Horner said.  "Not only because Nissan North America is our neighbor and strategic partner, but also because of the vehicle's high quality and global popularity.  Nissan's decision to produce the Nissan Leaf in Middle Tennessee by year-end 2012 also made it a natural choice."
"Being an exceptional community partner, including as an active good steward orlando international drive hotels of our environment, is a fundamental pillar of the John Q. Hammons legacy of excellence," said Paul Francisco, regional orlando international drive hotels vice president for John Q. Hammons Hotels Resorts.
Francisco shared that Hilton's LightStay program, which measures sustainability performance across the Hilton global portfolio of hotels, has been rolled out at the 36 Hilton Worldwide properties within orlando international drive hotels John Q. Hammons Hotels Resorts' 78-property portfolio, including 31 Embassy Suites.  At the property level, the system can analyze performance across operational practices such as housekeeping, food waste, energy and water use, and carbon output.
The LightStay system also includes a feature called a meeting calculator that can calculate the environmental impact of any meeting or conference held at the property.  Francisco noted this is especially compelling to John Q. Hammons orlando international drive hotels Hotels and Resorts, as the company operates 5.4 million gross square feet of superb meeting and convention space as a part of its upscale hotel portfolio spanning nearly 19,000 rooms in 24 states.
"Our new electric-car charging stations for guests in Cool Springs and Murfreesboro and our green guest shuttle are just a sampling of our proactive sustainability efforts portfolio-wide to move toward more eco-friendly meetings and guest stays," Francisco said.
For more information about Embassy Suites orlando international drive hotels Nashville South/Cool Springs located at 820 Crescent Centre Drive in Franklin, Tenn, go to www.nashvillesouth.embassysuites.com , www.facebook.com/EmbassySuitesNashvilleSouthCoolSprings , or call (615) 515-5151.
Embassy Suites Hotels, one of Hilton Worldwide's 10 market-leading orlando international drive hotels brands, gives guests more during every stay.  The full service, upscale brand offers spacious two-room suites, free cooked-to-order breakfast and a nightly Manager's Reception with complimentary appetizers and beverages.  Both leisure and business travelers looking for an approachable, upscale experience feel right at home in the brand's inviting atrium environment.  Embassy Suites Hotels has 213 properties across the Americas and an additional 26 in the pipeline. For more information, visit www.embassysuites.com , and connect with Embassy Suites at www.embassysuitesmediacenter.com , www.facebook.com/embassysuiteshotels and www.twitter.com/EmbassySuites .
Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons orlando international drive hotels Hotels Resorts is the largest private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, representing brands orlando international drive hotels such as:  Chateau on the Lake Resort, Spa Convention Center; Courtyard by Marriott; Embassy Suites Hotels; Hampton Inn Suites; Hilton; Holiday Inn; Homewood Suites by Hilton; Marriott; Plaza Hotels Collection; Radisson; Renaissance; Residence Inn by Marriott; and Sheraton.  With a portfolio of 78 hotels representing nearly 19,000 guest rooms/suites in 24 states, John Q. Hammons Hotels Resorts' properties are dominant in their markets.  Founded on the extraordinary vision of John Q. Hammons and built on his legacy of excellence spanning more than 50 years, John Q. Hammons Hotels Resorts has become one of the most recognized and award-winning companies in the hospitality industry.  Built to be the best, John Q. Hammons Hotels Resorts continues to set the standard in hospitality management and hotel development.  For more information about John Q. Hammons Hotels Resorts, visit the company's website at www.jqhhotels.com or www.facebook.com/jqhhotelsresorts .
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