Glenn Hasek
A Glimpse at What Makes Amenities ‘Green’
I recently contacted 30 suppliers of green amenities and asked them to send me a summary of what new and “hot” products they will...
Hyatt Announces 26 Hyatt Community Grants Worldwide
CHICAGO—As part of Hyatt Community Grants, a philanthropic program that empowers Hyatt associates to guide charitable giving, Hyatt announced that 27 Hyatt hotels and...
BookDifferent Working to Expand Number of Listed, Searchable Green Certified Properties
AMSTERDAM—Thousands of green certified hotels in North America may soon be listed on BookDifferent.com, a hotel booking site that has been up and running...
Arizona Grand Resort Adds ECOtality Charging Stations
PHOENIX—The Arizona Grand Resort & Spa announced the addition of new electric vehicle charging stations, making it the first and only resort in Phoenix...
Cree Unveils New LM16 LED Lamp
DURHAM, N.C.—Using up to 80 percent less energy and designed to last up to eight times longer than traditional 50-watt halogen MR16 lamps, the...
GMIC Announces Keynote Speaker for April 7-10 Conference
PORTLAND, ORE.— The Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) announced Eric Ryan as the keynote speaker for the Sustainable Meetings Conference 2013. The annual conference...
Eco-hotel Opens at The University of Nottingham
NOTTINGHAM, ENGLAND—A new eco-friendly hotel, The Orchard, has opened for business on The University of Nottingham’s award-winning main campus. Designed to complement the University-owned...
Gilchrist & Soames Now Offering Neil George Collection
INDIANAPOLIS—Hotel guests can now enjoy exclusive hair and skin-care products from celebrity go-to brand Neil George, available exclusively through Gilchrist & Soames. Developed by...
MaxLite Donates CFLs to Help Hurricane Sandy Victims
WEST CALDWELL, N.J.—MaxLite, a leader in LED technologies, announced it is donating 1,000 compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) to help victims of Hurricane Sandy who...
Give Pests the Green Treatment
As the lodging industry continues to lose sleep over the bed bug epidemic, it’s more important than ever to maintain effective, proactive pest management...