From the housekeeping department, where green cleaning is considered and implemented, to engineering, where mechanical systems are maintained and fine-tuned, hotel operators have implemented innovative products and processes to save energy and minimize the impact on the environment. Got news or a story idea to share? Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Why Hotel Energy Retrofits Need Radon Retesting
NATIONAL REPORT—Hotels are under pressure to lower energy use without sacrificing comfort or indoor air quality. That is why hotel energy retrofits should include...
Green Lodging News Adds Excel Dryer to Product Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Excel Dryer to the “Hand Dryers” section of the Green Product & Service Directory.
For hospitality operators, restroom upkeep...
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Hits NYC: What Employers Across the Country Need to Know About Prevention and Legal Exposure
NEW YORK—A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on Manhattan’s Upper East Side has sickened dozens of people since early July, hospitalized more than a dozen, and...
Sargassum, a Type of Seaweed, is Back in the Caribbean in a Big Way
Sargassum, a type of floating macroalgae (seaweed) that emits a rotten-egg smell as it decomposes, is once again plaguing the Caribbean Coast. According to...
Summer Restroom Readiness Supports Healthier Visitors
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—As airports, restaurants, parks entertainment venues, and other public facilities welcome larger summer crowds, Bradley Company’s 17th annual Healthy Handwashing Survey highlights the role well-maintained restrooms...
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One Sink, Zero Puddles: How RiverTrail Beerworks Solved Its Restroom Maintenance
For hospitality operators, restroom upkeep is a constant drain on staff time—literally. See...
UV-Filtered Faucet, Shower Water Sharpen Garden Hotel & Resort’s Wellness Focus
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA.—As reported previously on Green Lodging News, the Garden Hotel & Resort in Fort Lauderdale has deployed the CLEAR bathroom water ecosystem...
Blueair Unveils World’s First Wool EcoLast Filter
CHICAGO—Blueair, a global leader in air health, announces that the world’s first biobased wool filter for air purifiers is now available, setting a new...
Certified Bed Bug Free? Valpas System Spreads Throughout Europe, Beyond
The No. 1 hotel booking concern? Unfortunately, it is not a property’s commitment to sustainability. A recent Phocuswright survey of more than 1,000 U.S.,...
Chicago Tops Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List Again as Vacation Hot Spots Climb the Ranks
ATLANTA—As summer travel ramps up, Orkin’s 2026 Bed Bug Cities List highlights several destinations experiencing increased bed bug activity, including the addition of high-growth...
A Dallas Indoor Air Quality Success Story: Thanks to Vaping Ordinance, Sensor Technology
One of the first topics I tackled in the early days of Green Lodging News was smoking in hotels, its impact on the bottom...
As Summer Travel Peaks, Bed Bugs Pose Growing Risk to Lodging Establishments
FAIRFAX, VA.—As summer travel increases, higher guest turnover increases the likelihood of bed bugs being introduced into hotels and lodging facilities. During Bed Bug...
The Austin Convention Center: One of the Most Sustainable Public Projects in Austin’s History
AUSTIN, TEXAS—The Austin Convention Center Department (ACCD) is celebrating a milestone in the redevelopment and expansion project, known as UnconventionalATX, having officially entered the...
Diversey Adds Bio-based ecoSTORM Drain Maintenance Program
WILMINGTON, DEL.—Diversey, a Solenis company and global leader in cleaning and hygiene solutions, has expanded its offering with ecoSTORM, a fast-acting bio-based drain maintenance program that breaks...
Chicago Faucets Launches E-Tronic 80 SoapBank Soap Dispensing System
DES PLAINES, ILL.—Chicago Faucets introduces the E-Tronic 80 SoapBank a Multi-Feed Soap Dispensing System; a centralized bulk soap delivery solution designed for high-traffic commercial...
How Restroom Design Shapes Guest Confidence & Property Reputation
In hospitality environments, every detail of the guest experience matters—including the restroom. While lobbies, guestrooms, and dining areas often receive the most design attention,...
Re-Commissioning Hotel Plant & Equipment
NATIONAL REPORT—You’re the Engineer or Maintenance Manager of a large resort facility or hotel, and the time has come to restart or reopen. Your assets...
RiverTrail Beerworks Brews a Better Guest Experience—Right Down to the Restroom
Designing Every Detail of the Customer Journey
A recent global survey conducted by renowned consumer research firm MetrixLab found that 80 percent of people would...
In Our News Blog Spotlight: Kimpton Hotel Palomar Philadelphia
Search “Kimpton” on Green Lodging News—for Kimpton Hotels—and you will find a long list of articles highlighting the brand’s environmental efforts going all the...
Bradley Company Survey & The Importance of a Clean Public Restroom
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—The condition of a public restroom plays a powerful role in shaping how people perceive a business—and whether they choose to return....
