What’s Buzzing at the Barclay

At the InterContinental New York Barclay, humans aren’t the only guests checked in for the night. Travel up to the property’s rooftop and you’ll find it occupied with hundreds of well-accommodated honey bees.

 

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As part of the hotel’s commitment to the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, The InterContinental New York Barclay’s rooftop houses and maintains six beehive apiaries. The honey from the bees is harvested and then used on-site in signature cocktails and other dishes. It’s also packaged into jars for special guests and visitors.

 

Sustainability at the Barclay  

A rooftop full of honey bees is only a small piece of the InterContinental New York Barclay’s sustainable plan. Modeled after the values of their parent company, InterContinental Hotels Group, this plan focuses on three equally important pillars: (1) economic prosperity, (2) environmental protection and (3) social responsibility. Throughout the year, the property develops charity programs, hosts annual health and wellness events and partners with local sustainable organizations. InterContinental Barclay also minimizes its impact on the local environment with energy efficient lighting and water conservation procedures.

 

Other Unique Rooftops   

While the InterContinental New York Barclay might take the cake for most unique (and sustainable) hotel rooftop, they aren’t the only ones taking advantage of their rooftop space. Think: hotels featuring sky-high dog parks and outdoor movie setups. Here a few other interesting hotel rooftops.

 

In the last few years, we’ve worked on several unique rooftop projects, including the labels for the InterContinental honey jars and social media management for the new Pillar rooftop bar. If your property has an extraordinary rooftop concept, let us help market it! Send us a message and we’ll talk through solution options that are right for you.