2003; Bohdanowicz, Simanic, Martinac 2004; andalmost every issue of Green Hotelier Magazine). Consider talking to a local landscaping or forestry expert about which plants would be best for your hotel. By Gary Cardono, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC Water conservation is an important practice to adopt in today’s uneasy economy as it is a cost control and a way to enhance efficiency for a property. Building owners have much to gain by employing water conservation practices. Everyday amenities can result in significant water costs for a building. years. IHEI 1993; IH&RA et al.