Glenn Hasek
What to Consider When Purchasing New Washer-Extractors
NATIONAL REPORT—With advancements in controls technology and equipment design, washer-extractors (washers) are becoming increasingly more sophisticated and flexible. This is good news for hoteliers...
Virginia Launches ‘Go Green on the Blue Ridge Parkway Sweepstakes’
RICHMOND, VA.—Virginia has introduced a new green-themed vacation giveaway celebrating the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 75th anniversary. The Virginia “Go Green on the Blue Ridge...
Worksman Cycles Pushing Tricycles as Golf Cart Alternative
FLUSHING, N.Y.—The Queens Zoo is continuing its commitment to protecting the environment—this time through pedal power. The zoo has replaced gasoline-powered golf carts with...
American Clay Earth Plaster Introduces Lime Putty
ALBUQUERQUE—American Clay Enterprises has introduced an addition to its line of natural, sustainable and healthy plasters for interior walls and ceilings. The product is...
HEI Hotels & Resorts Receives Corporate Energy Manager of Year Award
NORWALK, CONN.—HEI Hotels & Resorts (HEI), the United States’ fastest growing private owner/operator of hotel real estate, announced that it received the Corporate Energy...
Fairmont Hotels Sets March Opening Date for 185-Room Pittsburgh Property
PITTSBURGH—Pittsburgh’s eagerly anticipated premier luxury hotel, Fairmont Pittsburgh, is set to open March 29, 2010. The new hotel will feature 185 guestrooms, 12,000 square...
Green & Black’s Organic Chocolate Now Offering Wrapped Disc
FAIRFIELD, N.J.—Green & Black’s Organic chocolate, a division of Cadbury, is now offering an individually wrapped chocolate disc specifically designed for the hospitality and...
Hilton Portland & Executive Tower Earns Green Key Certification
PORTLAND, ORE.—The Hilton Portland & Executive Tower announced that the property has been certified under the Green Key Eco-Rating Program. The Hilton was awarded...
Florida Green Lodging Program Surpasses 600 Members
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.—The New Year is a time for new resolutions, and 19 hotels recently made their resolutions to protect Florida’s environment by becoming designated...
The Refinishing Touch Launches TV Recycling Program
ALPHARETTA, GA.—The Refinishing Touch, a specialist in environmentally safe and sustainable on-site furniture refinishing, upholstery and armoire modifications, has launched a government-approved television recycling...