Glenn Hasek
MPI Unveils Upgrades to Sustainable Event Measurement Tool
DALLAS—MPI and MPI Foundation announced a substantial upgrade of its Sustainable Event Measurement Tool (SEMT) now residing on the evolution Platform. The enhanced functionality...
Cornell White Paper Features Energy University
ITHACA, N.Y.—A new paper in the Cornell Hospitality Industry Perspectives series highlights Energy University, developed by Schneider Electric for the benefit of building managers...
Travel & Tourism Forecast to Pass $2 trillion GDP in 2012
LONDON—Travel and Tourism is set for a milestone year as the industry’s direct contribution to the global economy is expected to pass $2 trillion...
Accor Officially Launches PLANET 21
PARIS—Accor has officially launched PLANET 21, a comprehensive program covering all of the Group’s environmental, social and community investment actions and placing sustainability at...
PURE Rooms Awarded PTPA Seal of Approval
PULASKI, N.Y.—PURE Global announced that PURE Allergy Friendly Rooms has been awarded the PTPA (Parent Tested Parent Approved) Winner’s Seal of Approval. PTPA Media...
Waterless Launches New Facebook Site
VISTA, CALIF.—Waterless Co., Inc., the oldest and one of the largest companies in the United States manufacturing no-water urinals and other restroom products, announces...
Cambria Suites Launches New Food, Beverage Program
LAS VEGAS—Cambria Suites, the upscale all-suites hotel brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc., launched a new food and beverage program that will be rolled...
Massachusetts DEP Preparing Regulations Banning Hotels, Other Businesses from Discarding Food...
BOSTON—Regulations proposed in Massachusetts by that state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will ban commercial businesses, including hotels, from discarding food waste. Greg Cooper,...
Some Memorable ‘Green’ Conversations from HD Expo
I attended the Hospitality Design Exposition & Conference in Las Vegas this past week. I have attended the event many times. My focus is...
Green Products Abundant at Annual Hospitality Design Expo
LAS VEGAS—Hoteliers, designers, architects and others seeking green product and service options had a plethora to choose from at this year’s Hospitality Design Expo...