Two compressed natural gas (cng) shuttle vehicles join the fleet at the eco-savvy atlanta airport marriott

Atlanta--(business wire)--in our continued efforts to reduce our carbon footprint, the eco-savvy, atlanta airport marriott (nyse:mar) acquired two additional compressed natural gas (cng) shuttle vehicles for its guest operations as part of the property's participation in the clean cities atlanta petroleum reduction program. clean cities atlanta is a government-industry partnership that works to reduce america’s petroleum consumption in the transportation sector. the alternative fuel shuttle buses join the property's existing fleet of two compressed natural gas (cng) and two fossil fuel vehicles. “we remain committed to reducing our carbon footprint by utilizing renewable natural gas rather than fossil fuel, helping to maintain a clean, safe environment for everyone,” stated general manager mark spanka. “the clean cities atlanta petroleum reduction program was awarded a grant from the department of energy’s national energy technology laboratory in 2009 as part of the american recovery and reinvestment act. the project is designed to increase the availability of alternative fuels and to increase the use of alternative fuel vehicles and advanced technology vehicles in metro atlanta as a means of reducing u.s. dependence on imported petroleum, increasing fuel economy, reducing emissions and improving air quality.” the atlanta airport marriott is exceptionally located in vibrant college park and within close proximity to the georgia international convention center. just a half-mile from the hartsfield-jackson international airport and 18 minutes from downtown atlanta, planners can host any size event with over 28,000 square-feet of flexible and newly renovated meeting space, including the 9,928 square-foot grand ballroom and 27 breakout rooms. complimentary “green” shuttle service to and from the hartsfield-jackson international airport is also provided. atlanta airport marriott showcases 628 newly redesigned guest rooms and 10 suites; five diverse restaurants and lounges, including the award-winning bentleys steakhouse, 24-hour fitness center; tennis courts; connecting indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool spa or sauna. a number of golf courses are nearby. for more information or to book a meeting, call 404-766-7900, or visit www.atlantaairportmarriott.com. visit marriott international, inc. (nyse:mar) for company information. for more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.
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