Glenn Hasek
Exotic Hardwoods That are a Cut Above—Third-Party Certified Eucalyptus
Featuring a distinctive color palette and the natural warmth of wood, exotic hardwoods can add style to lodging facilities. Their rich hues can contribute...
Shafer Joins Sustainable Purchasing Consortium
NEW YORK—The Hospitality Sustainable Purchasing Consortium announced that Shafer Commercial Seating has joined the Consortium as a Contributing Member. A family-owned U.S. manufacturer of...
XLERATOR Hand Dryer Named Top Money-Saving Product
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc. announced that BUILDINGS Magazine has selected its XLERATOR high-speed, energy-efficient hand dryer as a Top Money-Saving Product for 2011....
Home2 Suites Celebrates Third Property Grand Opening
MCLEAN, VA.—Home2 Suites by Hilton recently celebrated the official grand opening of the brand’s third U.S. hotel in Baltimore with a ribbon-cutting dedication and...
ALA Provides Guidance on Light Bulb Legislation
NATIONAL REPORT—Confused about changing light bulb technology and new regulations affecting the types of bulbs stores sell? The American Lighting Association (ALA) offers information...
Choice Will Aim for LEED Platinum for New Headquarters
ROCKVILLE, MD.—Foulger-Pratt Companies and Choice Hotels International recently celebrated the groundbreaking of the new headquarters building for Choice Hotels in Rockville, Md. When completed,...
P2Rx Announces Launch of National Sustainable Lodging Network
NATIONAL REPORT—The Pollution Prevention Resource Exchange (P2Rx) announces the launch of the “National Sustainable Lodging Network,” an online community of sustainable hospitality practitioners and...
Shaw Releases Third Annual Corporate Responsibility Report
DALTON, GA.—Shaw Industries Group, Inc. has released its third annual corporate sustainability report. Focused on Shaw’s commitment to sustainability through Innovation, the report highlights...
What You Need to Know About the Carbon Measurement Working Group
Several weeks ago Green Lodging News reported that the International Tourism Partnership (ITP) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) are collaborating on...
Rebirth of Oak Bay Beach Hotel Has Many Sighing with Relief
VICTORIA, B.C.—When the iconic Oak Bay Beach Hotel was torn down in 2007, it was not without controversy. Since the late-1920s, the Oak Bay...
