Hilton Hotel in Nagoya Helps Guests Get Around on Bikes

The well known Hilton hotel in Nagoya has now started to offer its guests free use of bicycles to get around the city. This is all part of the hotel’s new experiment that they hope will be adopted by its properties around the world.

The campaign by this Hilton hotel is part of the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint. The general manager of the hotel, Jamie Mead, said that they started the scheme, because they wanted to provide a more environmentally friendly way to get around the city. This is ideal for Nagoya, because it is pretty much flat. There are broad roads, and cycling is a popular pastime in the area.

The city’s authorities started a similar cycling experiment just last year. This is a trend that is starting to catch on in major cities like Paris, Genva and even London. The Nagoya scheme was a huge success and underlined the growing popularity of cycling, both as a form of exercise and a way of helping to preserve the environment. Cyclists are given a map of the city and a helmet before they set off.

Mead went on to say that they have a range of top quality bicycles that come in a range of sizes that allow their guests to get around the city for free. They do not have to pay for a taxi or for a subway.

Japanese businessman have already been very quick to embrace this idea. They are often seen setting off in their suits with briefcases for their morning meetings. It’s good for the planet, but it also helps keep the people who are riding healthier.