Allergy friendly rooms, air purifiers, smoke-free hotels, chemical sensitivities, volatile organic compounds. As travelers and workers demand clean air and a healthy environment to work and sleep in, hotels are finding new and innovative ways to provide it, and getting a marketing kick to boot. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Sofidel Provides Smart Restroom Hygiene Tips for Cold & Flu Season
HORSHAM, PA.—With cold and flu season in full swing, facilities should refresh their cleaning protocols to ensure they align with today’s hygiene standards and...
How to Reduce Energy Loss in Air Duct Systems
NATIONAL REPORT—Your lodging property might have a hidden energy thief that’s hurting your sustainability goals: your air ducts. Problems like leaks, poor insulation, or...
Benjamin Moore Introduces Its Greenest & Lowest Odor Paint: Eco Spec
MONTVALE, N.J.—Benjamin Moore, a leader in paint, color and coatings, announced the launch of the next generation of Eco Spec—the brand’s greenest and lowest odor...
A Clean Show Discovery: A Laundry Detergent with Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification
I recently attended The Clean Show in Orlando, Fla. At that show, Renegade Brands, known for its Scientifically Clean approach and commitment to evidence-based...
GPS Air Partners with The Houstonian Hotel for Enhanced IAQ
CHARLOTTE, N.C.—GPS Air, a leading provider of indoor air quality (IAQ) solutions, recently announced a successful partnership with The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa,...
XLERATOR Hand Dryers Help Lake Placid Breweries Cut Waste
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc., the pioneering force behind the touchless, high-efficiency hand dryers, spotlights its partnership with two eco-conscious New York breweries: Lake...
ASHRAE Conference in Phoenix Charts Bold Path Toward Healthier Indoor Environments
ATLANTA—ASHRAE successfully concluded its 2025 Annual Conference, held June 21 to 25 in Phoenix, Ariz. The conference drew 1,990 registered HVAC&R and building science professionals,...
Why Not Charge More for a Higher Level of IAQ?
I have reported many times over the years—especially during the height of COVID-19—about the impact of indoor air quality (IAQ) on the guest experience....
Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria Collaborates with Pure Wellness
DALLAS—Embassy Suites by Hilton Dallas Galleria, a premier hotel located near the Galleria in Dallas, is excited to announce the expansion of its wellness...
Three Programs That Use Healthy IAQ as a Means to Improving Room Revenue
NATIONAL REPORT—Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) from allergens, mold, mildew, viruses, bacteria, cigarette smoke, marijuana smoke, vaping, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and more can...
Legionella is Focus of June 19 Chicago Faucets Webinar
DES PLAINES, ILL.—As water safety regulations continue to evolve across the U.S., Chicago Faucets is hosting a new, expert-led webinar on June 19 at 11 a.m....
Knauf North America Earns Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certification
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) announced that Knauf Insulation, Inc. has expanded its portfolio of products that have earned the Asthma &...
Excel Hand Dryer & Reducing the Environmental Impact of Hand Drying
Since I first entered the lodging industry in 1989, I have come across thousands of new products and technologies.
It must have been around 2002...
One Million Hand Dryers Later, Excel Hand Dryer Continues to Innovate
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—For almost a quarter of a century, Excel Hand Dryer Inc. has been producing XLERATOR Hand Dryers—a game changer in the hand...
Survey: 80% of Travelers Disrupted by Odors in Hotels, 90% Want Smoke-Free Room Guarantee
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...
Understanding the Environmental Impact of Vinyl & Its Alternatives
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...
FreshAir Sensor Partners with Curator Hotel & Resort Collection
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...
FreshAir Sensor Launches FreshAir Certified
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...
Air Quality Management Systems: A Filtration Partner for HVAC
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,...
Survey Says 35 Percent of Workers Describe Their Workplace Air as Very Clean
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...
