Glenn Hasek
EPA in Search of Nominations for Water Efficiency Leader Awards
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The EPA is accepting nominations for the 2008 Water Efficiency Leader Awards to recognize organizations and individuals who demonstrate outstanding leadership and innovation...
Hyatt Regency Denver Heads Down Path Toward Sustainability
DENVER—The Hyatt Regency Denver at the Colorado Convention Center has begun to implement a comprehensive sustainability program designed to minimize the hotel’s overall carbon...
Think ‘Green’ the Next Time You Send Anything Out to be...
How would you react if you discovered that you were wearing clothing treated with a chemical that is regulated as hazardous waste? And that...
Steril-Aire Unveils Room Air Purifier That Includes UVC Emitter
BURBANK, CALIF.—A new Steril-Zone room air purifier that uses a three-stage process to clean the air in rooms up to 1,000 square feet is...
VingCard Now Offering Eco-friendly Keycards as Card Alternative
DALLAS—In the current North American hospitality market, an estimated 18 million traditional plastic keycards are discarded by hotels and their guests every week, ultimately...
Starwood Vacation Ownership’s New Hawaii Property to Pursue LEED
MAUI, HAWAII—Starwood Vacation Ownership (SVO), a division of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, announced plans to expand its portfolio of resorts in Hawaii with...
Carlson Leaders Support Global Climate Change Recommendations
MINNETONKA, MINN.—Marilyn Carlson Nelson and Hubert Joly of Carlson, a global hotel, marketing, restaurant and travel company, are among 100 influential, top executives who...
Restaurateurs Latch Onto Michael Oshman’s Green Message
Name: Michael Oshman
Title: Executive Director
Organization: Green Restaurant Assn.
Year Founded: 1990
My primary responsibilities: “I supervise most of the employees here and make sure that everything...
Harrah’s to Offer Guests Carbon Offsets Through NativeEnergy
LAS VEGAS—Harrah’s Operating Company, Inc., a subsidiary of Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc., and NativeEnergy, an international marketer of high quality carbon offsets and renewable energy...
Green Hotels is One Focus Area of New Atlantis Hospitality Group
SAINT CHARLES, MO.—Three hospitality industry veterans have come together to form Atlantis Hospitality Group, giving hotel investment groups and developers a full-service consulting resource...