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14 CALIFORNIA LODGING NEWS www.calodging.com WHAT AWARDS HAS TERRANEA WON FOR ITS COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY? Terranea Resort was awarded the 2018 Platinum Adrian Award for Leader in Sustainable Tourism by HSMAI and National Geographic; named a Top Eco-Friendly Hotel in Los Angeles in 2016 by Haute Living; Best Eco-Friendly Getaway in 2015 by CBS-LA; Stars of the Industry Community Service Award winner in 2014 by California Hotel & Lodging Association; South Bay Business Environmental Coalition—SoCal Environmental Excellence Development (SEED) Awards for Environmental Leadership in 2013 and Pollution Prevention Award in 2012; Terranea Resort was also the recipient of California Hotel & Lodging Association’s Stars of the Industry Good Earthkeeping Award in 2012 and 2018. DO YOU HAVE ANY ADVICE FOR OTHER HOTELIERS AS OUR INDUSTRY SHIFTS TO MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRACTICES? Never give up and persistence is key. Make sure you have at least one representative in each department that is passionate about sustainability and can hold their team accountable. Keep checking in and keep your door open for suggestions.  About Terranea Resort Located on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, Terranea is the premier oceanfront resort in Southern California with 102 acres of unparalleled Pacific Ocean views on the Los Angeles coast. Terranea opened its doors in June 2009, and offers world-class accommodations that range from hotel suites to bungalows, oceanfront casitas, and luxurious villas, which are also available for purchase as seaside second homes through Terranea Real Estate. Terranea takes pride in its farm-to-Terranea culinary philosophy that focuses on utilizing local and sustainable ingredients. Terranea's bountiful land boasts herb and vegetable gardens, lemon groves, bee hives, farm-fresh eggs, a Sea Salt Conservatory, and more. For additional information about Terranea Resort, visit www.terranea.com , call 866.261.5873, or follow Terranea on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.   continued Falconry bird abatement program Fun, enriching programs and activities such as habitat photography, falconry, archery, kayaking, and paddle boarding also abound.