Glenn Hasek
Survey Finds Travelers Mostly Skeptical of Hotels’ Green Programs
TripAdvisor just released the results of its recent environmentally-friendly travel survey of more than 1,200 U.S. respondents. For anyone running and marketing a green...
Courtyard by Marriott-Portland City Center Nears Opening Date
PORTLAND, ORE.—What was once a vacant bank building in downtown Portland will open in May as the Courtyard by Marriott—Portland City Center. The 256-room...
Environment News Service, ARES Launch GreenHotels Directory
SEATTLE—The GreenHotels Directory, an online reservation system designed for travelers seeking environmentally-friendly hotel accommodations, was launched by a partnership between Environment News Service and...
Hunter Douglas Collects 27 Window Covering Awards at Ceremony
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J.—The Window Covering Manufacturers Association (WCMA) Product Innovation Awards are the benchmark of excellence in the industry. The 2009 award results...
Christopher Hartzell Helps Take Element From Green to Gold
Name: Christopher Hartzell
Title: General Manager
Hotel: Element Lexington (Mass.)
Years with Starwood Hotels & Resorts: Almost seven years.
Primary responsibilities: “Overseeing the daily operations of the...
Hyatt Hotels Launches Global Environmental Training Program
CHICAGO—Hyatt Hotels & Resorts is launching a proprietary worldwide training program to teach employees additional ways to reduce their environmental impact in hotels and...
Kaba Lodging Systems Introduces Two ‘Green’ Keycard Types
MONTREAL, QUEBEC—To celebrate Earth Day, Kaba Lodging Systems (KLS) is introducing two types of environmentally-friendly keycards today. The “green keys” are made either from...
Cal Springs Adds Line of Biodegradable Plastic Water Bottles
SANTA FE SPRINGS, CALIF.—Cal Springs, the maker of BioGreen Bottles, an environmentally innovative plastic water bottle that is completely biodegradable once its drinking days...
Study Analyzes Effectiveness of Fluorescent Lamp Return Containers
MINNEAPOLIS/ST.PAUL—Researchers at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health found most containers employed for storage and transportation of used fluorescent lamps to recycling...
Air Cycle Announces Launch of Greener Results Consulting Division
BROADVIEW, ILL.—Air Cycle Corp. recently announced the creation of its new environmental consulting division, Greener Results. Greener Results is a consulting group that works...
