Glenn Hasek
Three Marriott Brands Earn LEED Volume Pre-certification
BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International, Inc. is closer to reaching its goal of 300 LEED-certified hotels by 2015—now that three of its brands—Courtyard, TownePlace Suites and...
Survey Gauges Designer Attitudes Toward Sustainable Products
BALTIMORE—The majority of architects and interior designers, 87 percent and 86 percent respectively, acknowledge that they are concerned with how products are manufactured with...
MGM Joins Carbon Measurement Working Group
LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International has been named among a select group of leading international hotel companies that will work together to standardize carbon footprint...
Kimpton Secures Green Key Certification for Its Portfolio
HORSHAM, PA.—Kimpton Hotels and Restaurants Group, a pioneer in the emergence of the boutique hotel industry in the United States, has strengthened its position...
Busch Systems Unveils New Compact Recycling Bins
BARRIE, ONT.—With recycling becoming more and more prominent, the need for more diverse recycling container options has come to the forefront. Busch Systems, a...
Advancements in Electronics Make Hands Free Faucets an Easy Choice for...
NATIONAL REPORT—The faucets go by a number of different names—hands free, electronic, touchless, sensor—but they are all geared toward improving hygiene, simplifying cleaning and...
Developers Break Ground on 125-Room Hotel Vermont
BURLINGTON, VERMONT—Ground was broken for a LEED-eligible hotel as local developers Jay Canning and Chuck DesLauriers announced the commencement of construction on the new...
Lutron Expands Quantum Total Light Management System
COOPERSBURG, PA.—Energy-saving lighting control manufacturer Lutron Electronics announces enhanced Quantum system functionality enabling real-time energy metering of building loads.
Lutron’s Quantum Total Light Management maximizes...
Speakman Introduces Anystream Assana Showerhead
NEW CASTLE, DEL.—Speakman Company introduces the Anystream Assana Showerhead. The Anystream Assana features a spa design aesthetic coupled with a traditional rain showerhead sensibility....
Another Book on Sustainability to Add to Your Collection
As reported in an August column, two books were recently released that address sustainability in hospitality. The first book, “Greening Food and Beverage Services:...
