COVID-19, caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2, has hammered the lodging industry harder than any event ever before. Every element of a hotel’s operation has been impacted—from cleaning & maintenance to food and beverage. Many hotel companies are responding aggressively with revamped operations plans. What we all can agree on is that hotels may never be the same again. This area of Green Lodging News highlights the latest news and trends. Contact Glenn Hasek, editor, at (813) 510-3868, or by e-mail at: 
Sofidel Provides Smart Restroom Hygiene Tips for Cold & Flu Season
HORSHAM, PA.—With cold and flu season in full swing, facilities should refresh their cleaning protocols to ensure they align with today’s hygiene standards and...
XLERATOR Hand Dryers Help Lake Placid Breweries Cut Waste
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer, Inc., the pioneering force behind the touchless, high-efficiency hand dryers, spotlights its partnership with two eco-conscious New York breweries: Lake...
Force of Nature Launches On-Demand Disinfectant & Cleaner
BOSTON—Force of Nature, the toxin-free cleaning brand on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in America, is launching Force of Nature Pro...
Excel Hand Dryer & Reducing the Environmental Impact of Hand Drying
Since I first entered the lodging industry in 1989, I have come across thousands of new products and technologies.
It must have been around 2002...
iCleanse Partners with Mohegan Sun, Provides Swift UV Disinfection
HARTFORD, CONN.—In a development that further illustrates the company’s steady market expansion, iCleanse announced that fifteen Swift UV units have been installed throughout Mohegan...
Bradley Survey Finds Americans Are Strategic Handwashers
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—According to the Healthy Handwashing Survey conducted by Bradley Company, Americans implement handwashing on an “as needed basis.” Case in point, 74 percent wash their hands more...
Excel Dryer Partnership Results in Hand Dryers with Customized Artwork
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Artists For Humanity (AFH), whose 23,500-square-foot Epicenter is Boston’s first LEED Platinum certified building, has combined its commitment to sustainability with its dedication to art...
How to Handle Cold & Flu Season Sustainably
NATIONAL REPORT—Cold and flu season is here, which means facility managers face the dual challenge of helping promote a healthy environment for facility occupants...
Cold & Flu 101: How to Minimize the Spread of Germs in Your Facility
NATIONAL REPORT—Minimizing the spread of germs should be top-of-mind for facility managers, especially this time of year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Westgate Las Vegas Resort Chooses PathoSans Cleaning Solutions
GLENDALE HEIGHTS, ILL.—PathoSans, a leading provider of sustainable and socially-responsible cleaning and disinfecting solutions, has teamed up with Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino to provide...
AURA Launches the Ion Bar for IAQ
CHAPEL HILL, N.C.—AURA Technologies, an innovative provider of technology solutions for health, safety, security, and national defense, launched the AURA Ion Bar, a groundbreaking new...
PTAC Attachment Provides Extra Layer of Guestroom Air Filtration
When was the last time you stayed at a hotel with a PTAC and noticed an extra air filtration cover over the PTAC? You...
Excel Dryer Upgrades Electrostatic HEPA Filtration in All Hand Dryers
EAST LONGMEADOW, MASS.—Excel Dryer has upgraded to electrostatic HEPA filtration, which is an optional feature for their XLERATOR hand dryer models and is now available...
UMF|PerfectCLEAN Launches QUICKtab Touchless Dispensing System
NORTHBROOK, ILL.—UMF|PerfectCLEAN introduced QUICKtab, a unique, touchless disinfectant tablet dispensing system, at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 2023 Annual Conference in Orlando. With its innovative...
AtmosAir Contributes to New ASHRAE Pathogen Mitigation Standard
FAIRFIELD, CONN.—ASHRAE announced the approval for publication for the first-ever pathogen mitigation standard. It was developed at the request of the White House, prior to...
Results of Bradley Corp.’s Annual Healthy Handwashing Survey
Bradley Corp. just released the results of its annual Healthy Handwashing Survey. What is really no surprise—thanks to the years of Covid—Bradley found most...
Green Lodging News Welcomes Force of Nature to Product Directory
ODESSA, FLA.—Green Lodging News has added Force of Nature to its Green Product & Service Directory in the Cleaning Products/Disinfectants/Laundry category. Force of Nature...
Survey Finds Positive ROI for Businesses with Clean Restrooms
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS.—Businesses that fail to keep their restrooms clean and maintained are unwittingly flushing away customers’ repeat business and sales. According to the Healthy...
How to Use a Public Restroom Safely in 2023
VISTA, CALIF.—During the pandemic, we learned several good restroom habits that kept us healthy.
However, public health officials are concerned that many of these protective...
CodeSteri’s PlaClin-M Launched to Ensure Clean Environments
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA—CodeSteri, a leading provider of disinfection solutions, announced the launch of PlaClin-M, a device designed to help ensure a clean and safe...
