Glenn Hasek
J.D. Power & Associates: 79 Percent of Guests Prefer Smoke-Free Hotels
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CALIF.—Offering a completely smoke-free environment is poised to become the latest differentiator in the competitive hotel industry, according to the J.D. Power...
California’s Tallman Hotel Digs Deep to Unearth Energy Savings
UPPER LAKE, CALIF.—Standing outside the entrance of the 17-room Tallman Hotel and the adjacent Blue Wing Saloon & Café in Upper Lake, Calif., one...
Steenberg Hotel Implements Natural Pesticide Alternatives
CONSTANTIA, SOUTH AFRICA—The five-star, award winning Steenberg Hotel and Winery, located just 20 minutes outside of Cape Town, has developed an eco-friendly plan that...
Office Properties Association to Release New Green Building Book
WASHINGTON, D.C.—“Green” projects will increase 30 percent per year during the next five years, making them one of the major development trends in commercial...
Greener Computers and Monitors Will Soon Hit the Market
WASHINGTON, D.C.—More environmentally friendly computer equipment will soon be available to large volume purchasers thanks to manufacturers like Dell, HP, and others that now...
Pacific Palisades Hotel’s Recycling Includes Light Bulbs, Food Waste and More
VANCOUVER, B.C.—The 233-room Pacific Palisades Hotel, a champion of recycling since it became a Kimpton property seven years ago, has increased its recycling efforts...
Cleveland Range Introduces SteamChef Convection Steamer
CLEVELAND, OHIO—Cleveland Range introduces the SteamChef 6. It is a high-speed electric convection steamer that features an open-style, 1.5-gallon water reservoir in the cooking...
Light Up Energy Savings by Following a Few Simple Guidelines
NATIONAL REPORT—This article will provide hoteliers with a relatively comprehensive guide to take advantage of the most cost-effective way to save lighting energy and...
First Westin…Then Heartland Inns and Marriott…Who Will be Next?
In last week’s column, I strongly advocated the elimination of smoking in all hotels. Two days later, Marriott International Inc. announced it would eliminate...
Xanterra’s Gardiner Laundry Services Recycles 3,000 Gallons of Water Daily
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, WYOMING—At the home of Old Faithful, Yellowstone National Park, laundry personnel at Xanterra Parks & Resorts are working like a geyser...
