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: 
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....
The Things in Your Hotel’s Water (and What to Do About Them)
Hotels spend considerable resources on the guest experience. They’ll put money into thread counts, lobby aesthetics, spa amenities, and dedicate meticulous attention to even...
Bradley Expands Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Bradley Company announces the expansion of its popular Elvari Washroom Accessories Collection with four new accessory models designed to increase restroom design options while...
Sustainability That Guests Notice & Operators Can Measure
Sustainability in hospitality has evolved beyond small gestures and broad promises. Guests expect visible action. Owners, brands and procurement teams expect measurable progress that...
Bradley Company Survey Highlights Public Restroom Dilemmas, Faux Pas & Etiquette
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Handwashing is an action that’s done millions of times every day in homes, workplaces, schools, stores and a multitude of other locations...
Updates on Legionnaires’ Disease Lawsuits in Las Vegas, Minnesota
I typically only hear from attorneys by press release when there are cases of guests suing because of bed bugs or Legionnaires’ disease. This...
XLERATOR Hand Dryer Earns Sustainability Award in Ecuador
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc. announced that its XLERATOR Hand Dryer has been recognized in the Materials category at the Sustainability in Construction Awards, an award presented by...
California Jury Verdict Against Great Wolf Lodge is $254,500 in Bed Bug Trial
LOS ANGELES—A California jury has returned a six-figure verdict against Great Wolf Lodge following a trial involving a family exposed to bed bugs at...
Ecolab Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies
ST. PAUL, MINN.—Ecolab Inc., a global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to...
Sustainable Pest Prevention Strategies to Prepare for & Manage Swarm Season
As temperatures rise, pests such as ants and termites become more active as their populations accumulate heat. This predictable spike in pest activity is...
