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Excel Dryer Partnership Results in Hand Dryers with Customized Artwork
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Artists For Humanity (AFH), whose 23,500-square-foot Epicenter is Boston’s first LEED Platinum certified building, has combined its commitment to sustainability with its dedication to art...
Fellowes to Showcase ARRAY Air Quality System at AHR EXPO
ITASCA, ILL.—Fellowes will showcase its revolutionary Array networked air quality system at AHR Expo 2024, in Chicago, January 22 to 24, continuing its century-long...
Hotel Havens: A Guide to Pool & Spa Safety
Many people look forward to dreamy hotel pools and spas to destress and relax while on vacation. In the winter, hot tubs and spas...
Global Warming is Disrupting the Hotel Industry
Global warming is having a worrying effect on hospitality and the entire travel industry. Climate change is not only impacting where we stay, but where...
Sensor Technology Makes Catching, Documenting Guestroom Smoking Easy
Growing up, it was common for my father to have a couple of his buddies over for a card game. Sometimes I would join...
Sensor Systems Provide Evidence Showing When & Where Smoking Occurred
NATIONAL REPORT—Even though guests may sign a waiver acknowledging that smoking is not permitted in the guestroom, that policy is increasingly being violated—by cigarette...
Cold & Flu 101: How to Minimize the Spread of Germs in Your Facility
NATIONAL REPORT—Minimizing the spread of germs should be top-of-mind for facility managers, especially this time of year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
‘Lawn Care Goes Electric’ Report Makes Case for Giving Up Toxic Liquid Fuels
Here in Florida, I know too well the sound and fury of the gas-powered lawn mower and other gas-powered lawn equipment. Fortunately, we have...
USGBC Walks Its Talk with New D.C. Headquarters
With its LEED Green Building Program, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has certainly changed the way developers and architects approach hotel design and...
AURA Launches the Ion Bar for IAQ
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—AURA Technologies, an innovative provider of technology solutions for health, safety, security, and national defense, launched the AURA Ion Bar, a groundbreaking new...
FUZE Technologies Launches ‘FUZE University’ Distributor Summit
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—As rapid growth in demand for clean, chemical-free solutions for odor control and moisture management fuels expansion, FUZE Technologies has launched...
USGBC Launches Draft LEED v5 for Operations and Maintenance
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has introduced a draft of its LEED v5 Operations and Maintenance (O+M) rating system for existing buildings. LEED...
The Worst Places for Asthma in the U.S.—Hopefully Not Your Hotel
It is not something that is common where I live in Florida but yesterday there was an air quality alert due to a cloud...
PTAC Attachment Provides Extra Layer of Guestroom Air Filtration
When was the last time you stayed at a hotel with a PTAC and noticed an extra air filtration cover over the PTAC? You...
Pyure Eradicates Wildfire Smoke Indoors
BOYNTON BEACH, FLA.—As wildfires continue to rage, communities face ongoing indoor air quality problems. Pyure Dynamic Protection, a leader in air and surface purification, safely...
Pure Wellness Announces Expanded Partnership with Atrium Hospitality
DALLAS—PURE WELLNESS, a leading provider of turnkey wellness premium rooms, providing a refreshing and relaxing experience to guests, announced its expanded partnership with Atrium...
Vaping & Air Quality: Examining the Effects on Indoor & Outdoor Environments
NATIONAL REPORT—The use of e-cigarettes, vapes, and other “smokeless” tobacco products has increased recently. Unlike traditional cigarettes, the biggest advantage of vapes and these...
Expanded Tarkett Color Pop Collection Offers ‘Nearly Endless Possibilities’
SOLON, OHIO—Tarkett, a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring solutions, has announced an expanded portfolio for its Color Pop luxury vinyl tile and...
Study Suggests Hotels Expose Guests to Thirdhand Cigarette Smoke
NATIONAL REPORT—When guests stay at hotels and resorts, they expect to have clean and safe accommodations. But a recent study by researchers from San...
Two Suppliers Provide Cigarette & Marijuana Smoke Detection Protection
When I first started Green Lodging News, there were still many in our industry who supported keeping a percentage of their rooms as smoking...
