LEBANON, N.H.—FreshAir Sensor, a leading innovator in indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, found that four out of five travelers have experienced discomfort due to exposure to cigarette or marijuana smoke, perceived chemicals, and other pernicious odors during their stay. More than 90 percent of respondents said they saw value in the ability to choose a room that hotels can guarantee to have a higher standard of air quality. These trends show a rising number of travelers who value enhanced indoor air quality (IAQ) as an integral feature of the guest experience—and they’re willing to pay more to get it. FreshAir...

Today’s design decisions for the hospitality industry, and the built environment generally, will have an impact on human health, ecosystem health, and planetary health for generations. So, it’s important that “cost” is appropriately defined and understood. This is made more complicated by a lack of published information (the majority of products used in the built environment do not fully disclose their contents and only a small minority of HPDs are prepared by an independent third party) and the prevalence of greenwashing. Polyvinyl chloride (PVC or simply “vinyl”) is very familiar to many designers and has been for decades, so understandably,...

LEBANON, N.H.—FreshAir Sensor, a leading innovator in indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, announced it is partnering with the Curator Hotel & Resort Collection to elevate guest experiences and open new revenue paths for Curator properties by enhancing IAQ through molecular air quality monitoring technology. The new partnership enables Curator member properties to ensure higher standards of air quality for guestroom environments and allows them to drive new revenue streams with the new FreshAir Certified solution. Under the partnership, Curator member hotels across the portfolio will have access to preferred terms and choose to implement FreshAir Sensor’s proprietary indoor air quality solutions to...

LEBANON, N.H.—FreshAir Sensor, the leading innovator in indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, launched FreshAir Certified, a low-cost, high-margin bookable room attribute that allows hotels to leverage air quality as an exclusive guest purchase option. While odors and lingering smells remain a common guest complaint, hoteliers are often challenged to pre-empt any complaints before they arise. FreshAir Certified addresses these challenges by enabling hotels to offer guestrooms with scientifically verified, high-quality indoor air, meeting the growing demand for personalized, wellness-focused accommodations while creating a new, effortless revenue stream. FreshAir Sensor’s molecular air quality monitoring solutions are installed directly in the hotel guestroom...

NATIONAL REPORT—The importance of indoor air quality (IAQ) has never been more pronounced. In an age where health, wellness, and sustainability dominate industry trends, HVAC professionals are looking for ways to offer more holistic solutions to their clients. One of the most impactful ways to achieve building wellness, while keeping efficiency in mind, is by incorporating localized air purification systems alongside HVAC setups. Indoor air, in which people spend 90 percent of their time, has been shown to be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, especially in commercial or industrial buildings. Research has revealed the troubling correlation...

NATIONAL REPORT—Fellowes, a company that provides product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, announces the results of its third annual 2024 Annual International Day of Clean Air Survey. Fellowes conducts this proprietary survey each year as part of its commitment to understanding workers’ needs and concerns to better help building owners and employers meet those needs. “Indoor air quality (IAQ) literally impacts people’s every breath,” commented Arti Lyde, Global General Manager, Air Quality Management at Fellowes. “Our yearly survey allows us to understand global pain points related to IAQ, follow developing trends in worker IAQ knowledge...

CHICAGO—Air wellness pioneer Blueair unveiled its most advanced and powerful air purifier to date—the Classic Pro. Building on the award-winning Classic family of air purifiers, the new model is re-engineered with first-of-its-kind multi-layer filtration technology to deliver 40 percent more performance than before and cleanse the air in rooms up to 1,413 square feet in as little as 30 minutes. Blueair artfully engineered Classic Pro to provide long-lasting, advanced protection against indoor air pollutants that can adversely affect consumers’ quality of life. Equipped with Blueair’s proprietary HEPASilent dual filtration technology, the Classic Pro can quickly capture 99.97% of particles as small as 0.01 microns...

Who stayed in your hotel last night? Were they already sick, or had they been exposed to possible illness? Did the room attendant thoroughly clean the rooms? Hotel managers never know if a hotel room has been exposed to airborne or surface germs, but there are precautions that hoteliers take that can help hotel guests leave their stays unscathed by germs. Hotel guests increasingly care about health and wellness. For instance, before booking a hotel, I always check the reviews for comments about cleanliness and housekeeping. And the very first thing I do upon entering a hotel is wash my hands....

PULASKI, N.Y—HealthWay announced that executive team member Daniel Phalen will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Phalen previously served as HealthWay’s Chief Operating Officer, overseeing manufacturing, supply chain, and sales operations while leading continuous improvement projects. HealthWay thanks former CEO Jeffrey Pecoroni for his hard work, dedication, and inspirational leadership and wishes him well in his new endeavors. Phalen has a diverse background and has been an asset to HealthWay during his tenure. He brings a variety of commercial, operational, and general management experience across public and private equity-owned businesses. He most recently served as executive vice...

KEY WEST, FLA.—Casa Marina Key West, Curio Collection by Hilton, a landmark resort destination in Old Key West, and AtmosAir Solutions, a sustainable indoor air purification and monitoring solutions company, announced the hotel has installed a state-of-the-art indoor air purification system to maintain optimal air quality in all its guestrooms for the health and wellness of its guests and staff. AtmosAir Solutions patented bi-polar ionization (BPI) tubes, installed in the resort’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, is a proactive 24/7 technology that emits ions into the air that seek, attack, and neutralize viruses and bacteria, reduces odors and...