Glenn Hasek
TripAdvisor Survey: 34 Percent of Travelers Would Pay Green Hotel Premium
NEEDHAM, MASS.—TripAdvisor announced the results of its ecotourism survey of more than 1,000 travelers worldwide. Eleven percent of respondents have taken and one-quarter are...
Evergreen Marriott Recognized by Audubon for Preservation Efforts
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA.—The Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort, a Stone Mountain hotel surrounded in natural wooded beauty and lush greenery, has received designation as a...
Hartmann & Forbes Launches New ErtheWeave Collection
TUALATIN, ORE.—Hartmann & Forbes, fabricator of sustainable handcrafted window coverings, announces the launch of the ErtheWeave Collection, the company’s first line of textile window...
U.S. government Travel Planners Begin to Screen for Green Hotels
Last November I wrote an article about the Hotel Association of Canada’s (HAC) Green Key Eco-Rating program for hotels. One of the most intriguing...
Orbitz Adds Microsite to Help Travelers Find Green Vacation Options
CHICAGO—Orbitz has added an eco-travel microsite to its website. The company’s intent is for it to be a comprehensive resource for travelers who want...
Ecolab’s 2006 Sustainability Report Details Company’s Environmental Stewardship Progress
ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc. has published its 2006 Sustainability Report, which details the corporation’s efforts in the areas of economic progress, environmental stewardship and...
HD Expo, NRA Show Rolling Out a Green Carpet for Attendees
LAS VEGAS, CHICAGO—The HD 2007 Expo & Conference, to be held in Las Vegas at the Sands Convention Center from May 9-12, and the...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Launches New Green Guide
TORONTO—As an environmental ambassador and industry pioneer in responsible tourism practices and sustainable hotel management, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced it has launched the...
Pat Maher Keeps Marriott Focused on Measurable Progress
Name: Pat Maher Title: Senior Vice President, Engineering and Program Management Company: Marriott International Number of years with company: 22 Work experience prior to...
Sofitel’s Organic Menus Benefit Second Harvest’s Hunger Relief Efforts
DALLAS—Inspired by Earth Day, Sofitel is offering a special organic menu in each of its North American properties throughout the month of April. Sofitel,...
