Glenn Hasek
Las Vegas Sands Does Not Take LEDs ‘Lightly’
Several weeks ago, while in Las Vegas just prior to HD Expo, I had an opportunity to tour around The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino. My guide...
Marriott G.M. Conference Emphasizes ‘Spirit to Serve’
ORLANDO, FLA.—Last week more than 2,000 hotel general managers representing Courtyard by Marriott, Residence Inn by Marriott, SpringHill Suites by Marriott, TownePlace Suites by...
Willard InterContinental Implements Silver Bullet Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Willard InterContinental and top D.C. property developers-owners including Carr Properties, joined with Silver Bullet, a water treatment company, to introduce a system...
H2O Plus, Disney Expand Amenities Relationship
CHICAGO—As the primary in-room amenities provider for Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort, Disney Cruise Line and Disney Vacation Club properties, H2O Plus has...
Updated Green Globes Certification Program Now Available
PORTLAND, ORE.—The Green Building Initiative (GBI) announced the release of the most significant upgrade to the Green Globes for New Construction (NC) program since...
Two Marriotts Set Up Lemonade Stand for Charitable Cause
PHILADELPHIA—Two hotels in Philadelphia are hoping area residents will show them the love during a four-day fundraiser that will benefit children with cancer. The...
More Than 15,000 Hotels Adopt Carbon Measurement Initiative
LONDON—More than 15,000 hotels around the world have so far adopted the Hotel Carbon Measurement Initiative (HCMI) methodology that allows them, for the first...
Xeros to Showcase New Laundry Technology at Clean Show
MANCHESTER, N.H.—Xeros, Inc., a subsidiary of Xeros Ltd., the U.K.-based innovator of an ultra-low water cleaning system, will formally showcase its system to the...
New Denver Hotel Adds GSky Green Wall
VANCOUVER, B.C.—GSky Plant Systems, Inc., a provider of living green wall systems, recently installed a 106-square-foot Versa Green Wall in a new dual-brand hotel,...
Sustainable Travel Leadership Network Introduces TravelWell
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Sustainable Travel Leadership Network (STLN) introduced TravelWell, a new sustainability tool, at a recent event co-hosted by Virgin Holidays and Condé Nast...
