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AHR EXPO Will Be Largest Event In Show’s History

WESTPORT, CONN.—More than 1,700 companies have already reserved more than 414,500 square feet of exhibit space for the 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago January...

Accor Shares its Environmental Impact Assessment Findings

PARIS—Accor recently decided to assess its environmental impact 15 years after it took a stand and started taking concrete action to embrace sustainable development....

Cali Bamboo introduces CaliClick Engineered Flooring

SAN DIEGO—Cali Bamboo, a manufacturer of green building materials made primarily from bamboo, announced its newest product, CaliClick Engineered Flooring, which is designed to...

New Book Offers Guidance on Implementing Energy Savings Plan

ATLANTA—Guidance on increasing energy efficiency in existing buildings through measuring and tracking efficiency and implementing an efficiency plan is featured in a new book...

Riegel Turning Plastic Bottles Into Table Linen

JOHNSTON, S.C.—Riegel div. Mount Vernon Mills, Inc. is turning plastic bottles into durable table linen. RieNu by Riegel is a 100 percent recycled polyester...

Hansgrohe Launches New Enhanced Website

ALPHARETTA, GA.—Hansgrohe, the kitchen and bath manufacturer and its designer brand Axor, are heading into 2012 with a new, multi-interface website. In addition to...

Hilton Worldwide Announces Program with Sundance Institute

MCLEAN, VA.—Hilton Worldwide announced new support for Sundance Institute, a global, nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and development of independent artists and audiences...

Carlson World Headquarters Earns LEED EB Silver Certification

MINNEAPOLIS—Carlson, a privately held, global hospitality and travel company, announced that its world headquarters earned the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Silver level...

WTTC Calls for Low-Carbon Growth Policies in Tourism

LONDON—The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) issued a Communiqué during the International Climate Change Negotiations in Durban which urges governments to develop climate...

New, LEED Pursuing $43 Million Boston Hostel Expected to Open in...

BOSTON—As early as April 2012, Boston will welcome its new Boston Hostel. Perhaps the most expensive hostel in the world, the $43 million project...