Glenn Hasek
LED Candles Provide Eco-Friendly Alternative to Wax or Liquid Fuel Options
NATIONAL REPORT—To add ambiance to a restaurant, bar or other area of a hotel, sometimes all that’s needed is a little candlelight. Whether fueled...
Sustainability, Innovation Practices to Highlight Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell
ITHACA, N.Y.—The student board of directors of the 82nd Annual Hotel Ezra Cornell (HEC) has announced the theme for next year’s student-run event. It...
Novotel Century Hong Kong Taps Electricity Monitoring Experts to Cut Costs
HONG KONG—Accor Hotels has a strong track record as a trend setter, not a trend follower, in matters relating to the environment. Its first...
Litetronics Rolls Out Micro-Brite BR30 Compact Fluorescents
ALSIP, ILL.—Litetronics International introduces its Micro-Brite BR30 cold cathode compact fluorescent lamps. These 8-watt bulbs directly replace incandescents up to 65 watts, saving as...
Minibar Systems Introduces New Energy-Efficient Smartcube
ROCKVILLE, MD.—A new product from Minibar Systems combines cutting-edge technology, upgradeability, eco-friendly materials, upscale design, and a strong in-room retail profit potential for hoteliers....
Preferred Hotel Group Recognizes Environmental Efforts of Three Hotels
CHICAGO—Preferred Hotel Group, which includes 350 hotels and resorts in more than 50 nations, recently recognized three of its members with its Preferred Pineapple...
HAC’s Green Key Program Steamrolls Toward 800 Participants
OTTAWA, ONTARIO—A year and a half after launching its Green Key Eco-Rating program, the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) has rated more than 400...
Hospitality Air Solutions Steps Up Environmental Commitment
ADDISON, TEXAS—Hospitality Air Solutions, a supplier of heating and air-conditioning equipment to the lodging industry, has increased its commitment to reduce greenhouse gases and...
Watt Stopper/Legrand’s New Lighting Control Device Brings Energy Savings to Lighting
SANTA CLARA, CALIF.—Watt Stopper/Legrand announces the ELCU-100 Emergency Lighting Control Unit, bringing energy savings to emergency lighting. Emergency lighting typically burns 24/7, and with...
Green Restaurant Assn., Chefs Collaborative Form Partnership
BOSTON—The Green Restaurant Assn. and Chefs Collaborative have formed a partnership. Since 1990, the Green Restaurant Assn. has been helping the restaurant industry work...
