The luxury Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa installed innovative, energy-saving LED lighting technology on a large scale. The conversion of public area lighting to LED is complete; the long-term goal is to convert all lighting in the hotel, producing electricity savings of up to 70 percent.

According to Horst Frehse, general manager, “This project is in line with our sustainability policy. We are committed to efficiently managing and measuring our energy needs. The Red Carnation Hotel Collection worldwide has a policy of reduce, reuse and recycle, and we use products, suppliers and materials that support and encourage sustainable practices.”

            Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a five-star hotel near Cape Town, set over the Atlantic Ocean, flanked by The Twelve Apostles mountain range. The hotel has 70 bedrooms and suites including the Presidential Suite; two pools above the ocean; award-winning health and beauty spa; Azure restaurant, Café Grill and the Leopard Room Bar and Lounge; meeting, events and weddings facilities for up to 90 guests; and a 16-seat private cinema. Guest also receive complimentary transfer service to and from the V&A Waterfront or can choose to arrive by helicopter to the hotel’s helistop. The Twelve Apostles Hotel and Spa is a member of Leading Hotels of the World. For information, call 27 (0)21 437 9000, email bookta@12apostles.co.za or visit www.12apostleshotel.com. For information about the other award-winning hotels in the Red Carnation Collection, visit www.redcarnationhotels.com.