Glenn Hasek
MGM Resorts Executives Honored for Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility
LAS VEGAS—Two top executives at MGM Resorts International have been recognized for their contributions in diversity, philanthropy and sustainability. Phyllis A. James, Executive Vice...
Excess LEED Credits Could be Sold in a LEED Credit Market
At Greenbuild 2014 in New Orleans, Mahesh Ramanujam, the President of the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) said that the GBCI intends to broaden...
Investment in Solar ‘Smart Business’ for TownePlace Suites Hotel Owners
“It is smart business. It tells a great story and is the right thing to do moving forward. To be able to do this...
Half of Global Wildlife Lost, Says WWF Report
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Between 1970 and 2010 populations of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish around the globe dropped 52 percent, says the 2014 Living Planet...
Airbnb Gives Members $1 Million
SAN FRANCISCO—Airbnb, the world’s leading community-driven hospitality company, announced a unique social challenge that acts on the company’s core principles of hospitality, belonging, and...
Sustainability Tops Trends on What’s Hot Culinary Forecast
CHICAGO—Environmental sustainability, sustainable seafood and food-waste reduction are among the top trends at restaurants in 2015, according to the National Restaurant Association’s annual What’s...
Tandus Centiva Expands Luxury Vinyl Tile Collection
DALTON, GA.—Displayed in new architectural folders, Tandus Centiva introduces two new styles, Substrate and NuGrain, expanding the company’s luxury vinyl tile products in the...
Mural Work by Local Artists Featured at NU Hotel Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, N.Y.—Now more than ever, when you check into NU Hotel Brooklyn, you stand a very good chance to land a guestroom that features...
Crowne Plaza First Green Globe Hotel in Wiesbaden
LOS ANGELES—The city of Wiesbaden in southwest Germany is the starting point for a visit to the Rheingau region that runs 38 kilometers along...
Another Year in the Books, Looking Forward to 2015
In this, my last column of 2014, I have many to thank for another successful year. First, I must thank every one of our...
