Glenn Hasek
Norman Hotel & Conference Center Earns ECO Platinum Certification
NORMAN, OKLA.—Oklahoma’s largest hotel and conference center has become the first property to earn the highest sustainable travel certification offered by ECO—Encouraging Conservation in...
Lithonia Lighting Introduces RTLED Recessed Luminaire
ATLANTA—Lithonia Lighting, a leader in indoor commercial and architectural lighting, announced that it is fortifying its presence in the LED lighting market with the...
VingCard Elsafe to Debut New Energy-Saving Technology at HITEC
DALLAS—Coming to this year’s HITEC 2010, VingCard Elsafe, a global leader in hospitality security, debuts its next generation of wireless solutions, designed to help...
Cecile Epperson is First to Take Wellness & Sustainability Helm at...
Name: Cecile EppersonTitle: Director of Wellness and SustainabilityHotel: The New York Palace HotelYears with hotel: 14My primary responsibilities: “They center on corporate responsibility, environmental...
‘Tennessee Green Hospitality’ is Name of State’s New Certification Program
NASHVILLE, TENN.—The Tennessee Hospitality Association announced the statewide availability of “The Tennessee Green Hospitality” certification program. The program has been adopted from “Chattanooga Green...
Fuel Cells: A Clean Alternative to Conventional Power Generation
Ten years ago while working for another publication I wrote my first fuel cells article. In that article I quoted author Joseph J. Romm...
Pineapple Purchases Save Your World’s Amenity Inventory
SAINT CHARLES, MO.—For the past four years, Save Your World, in conjunction with Conservation International, has been successful in raising funds to save more...
Green Globe Adds Green Globe Index Service for China’s Hospitality Industry
LOS ANGELES—Green Globe International, Inc., the worldwide owner of the Green Globe brand, announced that at the recent World Travel & Tourism Council Global...
Fuel Cell Systems Inch Their Way into the Lodging Industry
NATIONAL REPORT—Fuel cell power systems, installed at properties such as the Hilton New York, Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina, and Mohegan Sun Resort...
Latino Hotel Association Formed to Advance Worldwide Hispanic Ownership
HOUSTON—A new global organization dedicated to expanding Latino ownership, leadership and commerce in the hotel industry was launched recently. Called the Latino Hotel Association...