Welcome to Radio Royal York, the news and information channel for The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto Canada’s landmark hotel.
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a world-class green hotel?
Then join us for the Radio Royal York podcast. Every other month, our host Melanie Coates chats with staff, visitors and community members associated with the hotel’s groundbreaking green action plan. Discover the city, learn about the workings of a green hotel, and get a shot of ecothusiasm as we explore new ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
About our host
Melanie Coates is the chair of the original “Green Team” at The Fairmont Royal York in Toronto, Canada.
The Green Partnership Program
In 1990, Fairmont’s Canadian hotels pioneered the Green Partnership Program – a comprehensive commitment to minimizing their impact on the planet. The program was accompanied by a guidebook on sustainable best practices in the lodging industry. Today, the Fairmont Green Partnership Guide is the ultimate source for companies looking to introduce or expand their green policies.
The guide focuses on key areas such as energy management, water conservation, and innovative community outreach programs, while providing detailed insights on how to start, maintain and grow an environmental program. Case studies on reducing operating costs, keeping employees motivated and tracking cost savings are also included. Visit the Fairmont Website for more information or to request a copy of the guide.
A Short History of The Fairmont Royal York
The Fairmont Royal York, formerly known as the Royal York Hotel, is a large and historic hotel in downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Opened on June 11, 1929, the Royal York was designed by Ross and Macdonald (with Sproatt and Rolph) and built by the Canadian Pacific Railway across the street from Union Station. With 28 floors, the château-style building was the tallest building in Toronto at that time, and the tallest building in the British Empire until the construction of Toronto’s Canadian Bank of Commerce tower on King Street one year later.
The hotel has been the residence of choice for Queen Elizabeth II and other members of The Royal Family when in Toronto. The Queen usually has an entire floor reserved for her and her party, occupying the Royal Suite herself.
Today, the hotel hosts royalty of another kind as an official hotel for the annual Toronto International Film Festival. Visit the Fairmont Website for more information.
