Glenn Hasek
More on the AAA Diamond Rating System & Green Lodging
In late November I wrote a column (click here) asking readers whether or not their properties’ AAA Diamond ratings had ever been affected negatively...
Marriott, World Environment Center Launch Cleaner Production Partnership
BETHESDA, MD.—Marriott International and the World Environment Center (WEC) announced the launch of an innovative partnership to further strengthen the environmental commitment of Marriott’s...
Kings Ransom Inn Launches ‘EcoRoom Accommodation Program’
SEDONA, ARIZ.—Sedona’s Kings Ransom Inn recently launched Green Suites International’s “EcoRoom Accommodation Program,” converting each of its 53 guestrooms into healthier, more environmental “EcoRooms.”...
GLN Adds ClearEdge Power as Directory Partner
CLEVELAND, OHIO—Hasek Communications, the Cleveland, Ohio-based publisher of Green Lodging News, welcomes ClearEdge Power as a Green Product & Service Directory partner. With facilities...
For Accor NA’s Renée Swoger, Environment is Beyond Politics
Name: Renée Swoger
Title: Senior Manager of Energy & Environment Services
Company: Accor North America (NA)
My primary responsibilities: “I manage the energy capitalization budget. I also...
ProTeam Vacuums Earn CRI’s Gold Rating for Superior Cleaning
BOISE, IDAHO—ProTeam has earned the gold Seal of Approval/Green Label from the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) for seven of its leading vacuums, signifying...
Lutron Electronics Launches Smart Grid Initiative
COOPERSBURG, PA.—In effort to fill the gaps that currently exist between utilities and their customers in the burgeoning “smart grid” demand response arena, Lutron...
IH/M&RS Now Accepting 2010 Seminar Proposals
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) is now accepting seminar proposals for the ninety-fifth annual International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant Show (IH/M&RS),...
Destination Hotels Launches Green Meetings Platform
ENGLEWOOD, COLO.—Building on its successful Destination Earth environmental sustainability program, Destination Hotels & Resorts has created a new platform for all group and meetings...
The Hay-Adams Passes STI’s Eco Certification Inspection
NEW YORK—Approximately nine months after Sustainable Travel International (STI) announced the launch of its Luxury Eco Certification Standard (LECS), Leading Hotel, The Hay-Adams in...
