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...

Ensuring the pristine air quality within your lodging facility is not just a matter of comfort; it’s integral to your business success. Satisfied guests not only return but also become your most effective marketers, spreading positive word-of-mouth about their experience. By demonstrating your commitment to maintaining clean air, especially in regions with elevated air pollution levels, you can gain a significant edge over your competitors. Managing dust and promptly changing filters constitute critical initial steps. Despite the best efforts of your cleaning staff, areas like laundry facilities can be significant sources of dust accumulation. If your facility has recently undergone...

VERONA, PA.—The electrification and decarbonization of the commercial kitchen is becoming a hot topic throughout the hospitality industry. Green Lodging News recently addressed the topic in a Publisher’s Point of View column which highlighted the work of the William J. Worthen Foundation. The Foundation addresses all-electric kitchens in its “The Building Decarbonization Practice Guide.” Also championing a transition to all-electric and less carbon-intensive kitchens is Chef Christopher A. Galarza. A strong proponent of electric induction cooking, he is the author of Understanding the Green Industrial Revolution, An Interdisciplinary Look At the Hospitality Industry, Founder/Culinary Sustainability Consultant with Forward Dining...

ITASCA, ILL.—Fellowes, a global leader and trusted partner that provides product solutions to fulfill a broad range of WorkLife needs, will showcase the breakthrough Array networked air quality system and the innovative AeraMax Pro commercial air purifiers at CMPX 2024, Booth 1939, at the Metro Toronto Convention Center (MTCC), South Building, March 20 to 22, 2024. Fellowes Array is a breakthrough solution that uses proprietary technology to combine the benefits of H13 True HEPA filtration, a full suite of indoor air quality sensors and monitoring with real-time data to monitor, track, and improve building-wide air. While most HVAC systems aim to...

A measure that would prohibit smoking in Atlantic City’s casinos—Bill A2143—moved forward late last month. The New Jersey Senate health committee approved a long-delayed bill to impose the smoking ban. The approval is the first step in several necessary approvals. While some business leaders and casino workers expressed disapproval of the ban, many casino workers were elated. Casinos were specifically exempted from New Jersey’s 2006 law that banned smoking in virtually all other workplaces. Smoking is currently permitted on 25 percent of the casino floors in Atlantic City. While smoking areas are set aside for smokers, the smoke drifts into most...

LOS ANGELES—Bentley Mills, Inc. continues to raise the bar on sustainable design and manufacturing transparency, announcing that all carpet products manufactured by Bentley carry Declare labels and have achieved third-party verified LBC Red List Free status through the Living Building Challenge (LBC), one of the world’s highest performance standards for healthy buildings. LBC Red List Free products disclose 100 percent of ingredients to 100 ppm and do not contain any Red List chemicals of concern. “We choose to manufacture in California where some of the most rigorous environmental legislation in the country is adopted, setting Bentley apart from others in our industry. All...

One of the hottest topics in foodservice is the electrification of the kitchen and there are numerous organized and even legislative efforts to push businesses to go all-electric and eliminate natural gas. The aim is to decarbonize food and beverage operations. To help guide hoteliers, restaurateurs and others toward all-electric kitchens, the William J. Worthen Foundation included a very helpful volume (volume 5) in its “The Building Decarbonization Practice Guide.” The volume title: All-Electric Kitchens: Residential and Commercial, 2nd edition. I highly recommend reading through this section. It builds a very strong case for eliminating natural gas. “Kitchens present superb opportunities...