Glenn Hasek
Green Meeting Industry Council Welcomes New Executive Director
PORTLAND, ORE.—The Green Meeting Industry Council announced the addition of Tamara Kennedy-Hill as its new Executive Director. “We are pleased Tamara will be leading...
Average U.S. Electricity Prices Up 3.9 Percent From Year Ago April
PARK RIDGE, N.J.—Following an increase of nearly 5 percent in 2007, the average price of electricity for industrial or large commercial entities in the...
INNCOM Unveils New Design-Centric Energy-Management Solution
NIANTIC, CONN.—INNCOM International, a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of guestroom automation systems for the international lodging industry, has unveiled a new design-centric energy-management...
Shaw Industries Named CARE’s Large Recycler of the Year
DALTON, GA.—Shaw Industries, Inc. was named Large Recycler of the Year by the Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE), a joint industry-government initiative to promote...
KIND Laundry Products Approved for Listing by PRO Group
NAPLES, FLA.—Winning Brands Corp. announced that its new KIND Laundry Products line has been approved for listing and distribution through PRO Group Inc., America’s...
Best Western Sandman Installs Lodging Technology’s Guestroom Energy Management (GEM) System
ROANOKE, VA.—The Best Western Sandman in Sacramento, Calif., has installed Lodging Technology’s (guestroom energy management) GEM System and GEM Stat digital wall thermostats in...
Florida’s Disney Hotels All Achieve State’s Green Lodging Designation
TALLAHASSEE, FLA.—Florida Governor Charlie Crist last week applauded Walt Disney Parks & Resorts for its achievement of 100 percent of its lodging properties earning...
Survey Takes Close Look at Traveler’s Green Practices, Expectations
NEW YORK—U.S. business travelers are increasingly making daily choices to reduce their environmental impact, and they have specific expectations about the green practices hotels...
HD Expo & Conference Reflected Industry’s Interest in Green Design, Operations
Last week was a busy one for Green Lodging News, with attendance at the Hospitality Design Expo & Conference in Las Vegas. The conference...
Suppliers Use HD 2008 Expo as Stage for New Green Product...
LAS VEGAS—Last week’s HD 2008 Expo & Conference was the setting for the introduction of hundreds of new green products. Furniture, floor covering, fabric,...
