Glenn Hasek
Former President Bill Clinton to Keynote Opening of Greenbuild Conference
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that former President Bill Clinton will deliver the keynote speech of the opening plenary of Greenbuild,...
How to Generate News About Your Green Hotel When There Isn’t...
You may be on a tight budget or just looking to create renewed exposure and interest for your green hotel or B&B efforts, yet...
Two Lutron Systems Capture Product of the Year Awards
COOPERSBURG, PA.—Lutron Electronics is pleased to announce that its AuroRa lighting control security kit and Sivoia QS shading system have been recognized by Electronic...
Milliken Introduces Energy Conservation Initiative on Respect Our Earth Day
LAGRANGE, GA.—Milliken & Co., a carbon negative manufacturer, has launched an Energy Conservation Initiative focused on four action areas—People, Alternative Sources, Innovation and Green...
Fairmont Scottsdale Princess Rewards Hybrid Drivers with Valet Parking
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ.—As part of its ongoing program of green initiatives, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess will offer complimentary overnight valet parking to guests who arrive...
Starwood Unveils First Wholly-Owned aloft, element Development
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y.—Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Worldwide, Inc. announced the development of its first wholly-owned aloft and element hotel project in Lexington, Mass. The...
LEED Applications Top 100 as Program Becomes Accepted Green Standard
When first launching Green Lodging News a little more than a year ago, there were just two lodging properties in the United States that...
Ecolab Introduces New Apex System to Help Restaurants Optimize Warewashing Operations
ST. PAUL, MINN. —Ecolab Inc. introduced Apex, a new warewashing system that helps restaurants gain better control of their warewashing process by decreasing costs...
Userful Corp. Introduces Energy-Saving EcoPod Internet Stations
CALGARY, AB.—More than 75 percent of travellers do not carry laptops, so in an age when Internet access in hotels is expected as much...
Survey Shows Green Construction Costs Dramatically Lower Than Believed
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND—Key players in real estate and construction misjudge the costs and benefits of green buildings, creating a major barrier to more energy efficiency...