IT'S EASY FOR DOGS TO "GO GREEN" AT LOEWS HOTELS

04/08/2009

Canines Can Take an Environmentally-Friendly "Grrreen Dog" Vacation this Earth Day

NEW YORK (April 8, 2009) - As part of its commitment to the environment, Loews Hotels encourages even its furriest guests to do their part in promoting responsible, sustainable consumption (literally). The new Loews "Grrreen Dog" package features a specially created "Dog Gone Green" room service meal, a veterinarian approved healthy feast which mixes locally grown ingredients from neighborhood farms with a lot of love. The "Grrreen Dog" package will launch on Earth Day (April 22, 2009) and features several additional earth-friendly components.

Available April 22 - September 5, 2009, "Grrreen Dog" package rates vary by hotel, starting at $119 per night. Package includes:

* A one-night stay at one of Loews Hotels 17 properties for guests and their pet
* "Dog Gone Green" room service meal with local ingredients (see recipe below)
* A Loews Hotels 100 % organic cotton bandana made by Go Doggie Go Green™
* A Zogoflex™ Huck, an environmentally-friendly toy by West Paw Design ®

Loews Hotels commissioned Go Doggie Go Green™ to create the custom 100 % organic cotton bandanas. Go Doggie Go Green™ products are made in America and are 100% organic - the cotton is washed (not bleached) and only environmentally friendly vegetable/plant base inks are used. More information on Go Doggie Go Green™ is available at www.GoDoggieGoGreen.com.

Loews Hotels selected West Paw Design to supply the toys because the company creates products with minimal environmental impact by using nontoxic, organic or recyclable materials for all canine products. The Huck toys are a perfect fit for dogs of all sizes and are strong enough to last through endless hours of fetch or rough housing. Made with nontoxic, durable and pliable material, the Huck can also be recycled. Its bright key lime green color assures that owners will not lose sight of their pet's new favorite toy, in the hotel room or the back yard.

Since the introduction of the Loews Loves Pets program nearly a decade ago, many VIPs (Very Important Pets) have made Loews Hotels their home away from home, enjoying the special treatment and privileges that are offered at all of the chain's properties in the U.S. and Canada. As part of the Loews Loves Pets program, each visiting VIP can travel in first-class comfort with gourmet room service, specialized bedding, a pet amenity and guest services designed to make pets and their owners feel right at home.

The Loews "Grrreen Dog" package is subject to availability and is bookable at 17 Loews Hotels in the U.S. and Canada. For more information or to book, call 1-800-23-LOEWS or visit www.loewshotels.com.