# Grand Sustainable Resorts The ITC Royal Gardenia is the World's Greenest Hotel for Its Size By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/itc-royal-gardenia References: [architecture-view](http://www.architecture-view.com/2011/01/21/gorgeous-itc-royal-gardenia-get-leed-platinum/) & [itcwelcomgroup.in](http://www.itcwelcomgroup.in/hotels/hotels.aspx?hotel=409&active=1&hname=itcroyalgardenia) The ITC [Royal Gardenia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-caribbean-wonder-of-the-seas) has earned the prestigious title of being the largest hotel in the world to achieve platinum status in the Leadership in Energy and Design ([LEED](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hari-hong-kong)) rating system. The rating system was designed to evaluate the sustainable qualities of a newly renovated or constructed building, and in this case the "[responsible luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayana-residences)" of the ITC Royal Gardenia has made it not only Asia's first platinum-rated hotel, but also the largest in the world to earn the title. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Hospitality:** With the success of the ITC Royal Gardenia, there is a growing trend in the hospitality industry towards sustainable practices and eco-friendly design. - **LEED Certification:** More hotels and buildings are striving to achieve LEED certification as it becomes a recognized standard for evaluating sustainability and energy efficiency. - **Responsible Luxury:** The concept of responsible luxury is gaining traction in the hotel industry, combining opulence and high-end experiences with environmentally conscious practices. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can embrace sustainable practices and eco-friendly design to attract environmentally conscious travelers. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore LEED certification standards to meet the growing demand for sustainable buildings and homes. - **Luxury Retail:** Luxury retailers can adopt the concept of responsible luxury to cater to consumers who value both opulence and environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Eco-Friendly Hotel Overhauls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-shilla.md) - [Sustainable Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1-hotel-nashville.md) - [Eco-Friendly Rainforest Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandai-rainforest-resort.md) - [Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pan-pacific-orchard.md) - [Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel.md) - [Minimal Environmental Footprint Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shorebreak-hotel.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Certified Eco-Friendly Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-key-certification.md) - [Environment-First Tourism Festivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradise-city-festival.md)