Glenn Hasek
InterContinental Hong Kong Partners with Carbon Care Asia
HONG KONG—The InterContinental Hong Kong has launched CarbonCare Events. According to the hotel’s managing director, Jean-Jacques Reibel, the InterContinental Hong Kong is the first...
MTS Seating Recognized for Commitment to Supporting Renewable Energy
TEMPERANCE, MICH.—MTS Seating, a leading manufacturer of hospitality stackable seating, was recognized by Consumers Energy of Michigan for its commitment to renewable energy through...
ISO 14001 Certification in the Hospitality Industry
As more and more hotels are seeking to implement environmentally-friendly practices, many are looking to certifications to help them achieve their goals. The ISO...
Jurys Inns Poll Provides Glimpse at Travelers’ Green Habits
LONDON, U.K.—Jurys Inns recently polled its guests to find out just how green they really are when staying at a hotel. Seven out of...
Michigan DELEG Launches Green Venues Certification Program
LANSING—The Michigan Department of Energy, Labor, & Economic Growth (DELEG) Bureau of Energy Systems is launching Green Venues Michigan, a statewide green certification program...
Sloan Valve Launches Newly Redesigned Website
FRANKLIN PARK, ILL.—Sloan Valve Company is presenting its water-efficiency message as the focus of its newly redesigned website, emphasizing the company’s eco-friendly plumbing products...
Travelocity Adds Sustainable Travel Microsite to Its Own Site
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS—As part of its Travel for Good program, Travelocity announced the launch of a sustainable travel microsite on its own website. Travel for...
ASHRAE Piloting New Building Energy Quotient Program
ATLANTA—A new program to inform building owners and operators, tenants and prospective buyers on the energy use of buildings, similar to a nutrition label...
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas Achieves LEED Gold Certification
LAS VEGAS—Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas, a hotel located at the new CityCenter on The Strip, has achieved LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green...
Nonprofit Matches Hotels, Agencies in Waste-reducing Venture
One way to reduce costs related to waste removal while keeping waste out of the local landfill is to give away items to those...
